Narrator Suzanne Toren absolutely sparkles even though she's regaling listeners with the honeymoon from hell in this eighth installment of the Clare Fergusson-Russ Van Alstyne mystery series. Their ice-fishing getaway is continually interrupted--first by a ghastly storm, then by a deadly fire and the disappearance of a girl. Lively police officers, nosy and concerned parishioners from Clare's church, and wily criminals are distinctly drawn by Toren. She also skillfully handles subtle humor and myriad accents, including, of course, Clare's lovely Southern drawl. In addition to searching for the girl, Clare and Russ worry about losing their jobs as they adjust to impending parenthood. This is a slice of contemporary American life with audio adding to the ambiance of friends sharing their lives and worries.
Pub Date: Nov. 5, 2013
Duration: 14 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781427231505
Publisher: Macmillan 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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