Geraldine Hakewill charms in Kovacic's "Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries" novel, based on a hit Australian television series of the same name. The story introduces Peregrine Fisher, long-lost niece of Phryne Fisher, the investigative heroine of Kerry Greenwood's bestselling mystery series. It's Melbourne in 1960. Phryne has disappeared in New Guinea. Her heiress, Peregrine, joins Phryne's Adventuresses Club and is soon investigating the death of a local fashion model. Hakewill narrates with clarity, good humor, and swingy enthusiasm as befits Peregrine's personality. Hakewill's vivid rendering of the rest of the cast, including a nasty detective superintendent, an uptight inspector, competitive shopgirls, and other Adventuresses, is nuanced and enlivens the sprightly action. Add luscious descriptions of fashion and culture, and, hey, totally groovy.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2023
Duration: 7 hrs, 45 mins
Publisher: Dreamscape
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
Howard maintains tight suspense until the very end.
Florence Howard gives this period mystery a poised, atmospheric performance that suits its glittering, dangerous setting. On the opening night of a grand hotel in 1926 London, Diana Gold welcomes an eclectic crowd while awaiting two influential figures from her past. Howard creates a confident, commanding persona for Diana, with subtle undertones that suggest unease. Howard ratchets up the tension when a guest is discovered dead. Howard plays up the whodunit staples as the celebration turns into a search for answers when hidden motives emerge among those gathered. She distinguishes the vast cast through changes in cadence and vocal texture, keeping the listener grounded. Her pacing gathers momentum as revelations surface and suspicion jumps between the guests and staff.
Howard maintains tight suspense until the very end.Pub Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 10 mins
DD ISBN: 9781488237980
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: yesterday
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