Jonathan Todd Ross's zany delivery is perfect for neurotic, wealthy, sometimes-actor Paul, who lives in a luxurious Brooklyn high-rise. Listeners meet Paul on the rooftop deck as he hears about a neighbor's mysterious death from his young friend, feistily rendered Alina, a greeter for the apartment. Evocative descriptions of the secretive, entitled residents and their jealousies and volatile relationships are riveting and bluntly presented. As Paul becomes a murder suspect, he and Alina begin a clandestine search of the building whenever residents are absent. Their partnership and Paul's inner dialogue and insecurity are frequently laugh-out-loud funny. Timely comments on inequality increase Paul's gravitas and appeal. This most delightful listening experience is enhanced by Paul's driest comments. He even solicits opinions from listeners.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2024
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: Propinquity Produces Books
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
© Copyright 2026 Kirkus Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Follow
Popular in this Genre
We can’t wait for you to join Kirkus!
It’s free and takes less than 10 seconds!
Already have an account? Log in.
OR
Sign in with GoogleTrouble signing in? Retrieve credentials.
Welcome Back!
OR
Sign in with GoogleTrouble signing in? Retrieve credentials.
