This atypical crime thriller—the first in a series—is more quirky than thrilling. And Stephen Thorne’s narration captures the offbeat nature of the plot. An eclectic group of characters comes together in a laid-back remote Alaskan village. Brothers Clive and Miles have their hands full: Clive is recently released from prison while Miles acts as a makeshift doctor for his neighbors. And Clive is not starting his life quite as smoothly as he would want, with a former partner in crime on his heels. Thorne’s female voices don’t particularly stand out, but several minor characters are well done: A stoner has a predictable yet entertaining voice, and the best portrayal is Jake, a Hollywood writer-wannabe whose opinionated tone fits his character perfectly. It’s enough to want to read more in the series.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2014
Duration: 8 hrs, 15 mins
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
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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