Even though you know where this story is going right from the get-go, you can't stop listening. The charm of this mystery is in the way it's written--and read. Former Philadelphia cop Max Freeman, who retired himself after shooting a child, lives in an isolated shack in the Florida Everglades. He's called upon to investigate an eighty- year-old triple murder by the grandson of one of the victims. As Freeman uncovers clue after clue, he begins to believe that the 1924 deaths might be linked to a string of present-day serial killings. David Colacci seems to realize that the writer's strengths lie in character and atmosphere. It's here, also, that Colacci excels. Whether he's portraying Freeman, a wizened 80-year-old Everglades guide, or Freeman's stuttering lawyer friend, he's at the top of his game. And when he's taking you through the untold marvels of the 'Glades, you're right there in the skiff.
Pub Date: April 14, 2004
Duration: 7 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance 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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