Goldberg's latest Ian Ludlow thriller is entertaining and relevant. Narrator Adam Verner expertly voices an assortment of colorful characters--Russian mobsters, Mexican drug lords, spies, a conservative talk show host, and more. Verner particularly shines as Ludlow. A full-time writer, part-time spy, Ludlow is funny, sarcastic, and determined. As he attempts to come up with a plot for his next novel, he and researcher-turned-spy Margo find themselves protecting high-profile actress Wang Mei after her defection from China. At the same time, they stumble on a plot to mislead the American public. From Fake News to Fake Truth, this audiobook has a plot straight from the news, involving Russian influence in elections, politicians directly influenced by conservative news media, and more. A fun listen.
Pub Date: April 7, 2020
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781799750277
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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