Joan Hess and C.J. Critt get a hole in one with this return to the town of Maggody, Arkansas. The zany residents provide the perfect vehicle for Critt's comedic timing. She delivers the endless sarcasm of Chief of Police Arly Hanks perfectly in this story of murder, golf, and marital discord. Dealing with her own family secrets, Arly endeavors to solve a double murder, even though her witnesses can't seem to stop lying to her. Critt fully develops the extensive cast of supporting characters—from the gruff, razor-sharp tones of Mrs. Jim Bob to the quivering falsettos of the town’s nosy neighbors. Critt's expressive narration guides keeps the listener on track through the novel’s subplots.
Pub Date: Feb. 9, 2010
Duration: 12 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781602838864
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Novelist Benet Archdale and housemaid Carol Stratford are two young, single parents who have no reason to know each other. They become tangled in a nightmarish spiral of kidnap, fraud, family violence and death. Ruth Rendell creates psychological suspense in thrillers that are compulsively readable or, in this case, listenable. British actress Imelda Staunton's reading is perfectly paced, and the characters are well defined. You'll have a hard time turning it off.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Emerson and Peabody are at it again! Uncovering antiquities takes a back-seat as the romantic archaeologists track down the master criminal who is stealing Egypt's ancient treasures. With the help of their precocious son, Ramses, the intrepid pair unravel this mystery in crowded bazaars, desert camps and the heart of the Black Pyramid. Barbara Rosenblat's reading fully measures up to the tale. She is a master of timing and nuance. Rosenblat's power for character interpretation has grown with each book in this amusing series. This is the best one yet.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 12 hrs
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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