Jeremy Bobb transports listeners to Russia during the early days of the invasion of Ukraine as Detective Arkady Renko investigates the brutal murder of a Russian minister of defense. Bobb's strong narration, which is marked by authentic-sounding pronunciation and excellent timing, provides the perfect backdrop for this contemporary thriller, which exudes a distinct atmosphere of Putin's Russia. He brings Renko to life as a believable, complex character who is facing numerous challenges, including hiding his Parkinson's diagnosis from colleagues. Bobb also voices a diverse and compelling group of supporting characters. Although this is the final installment in the series, the author's sharp plotting combined with Bobb's superb narration makes it an enjoyable and engaging listen even for newcomers.
Pub Date: July 8, 2025
Duration: 6 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797189574
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
The dynamic and deliberate voice of David Rintoul is the perfect choice for this sequel to Forsyth's 1972 novel The Odessa File. Fifty years after journalist Peter Miller exposed the underworld of a Nazi terrorist group (Odessa), grandson Georg Miller takes on an investigation of the latest terrorist attack in Germany and links it all back--only this time it is "Medusa" he must stop. Meanwhile, in D.C., Vanessa Price is participating in the reelection campaign of a senator who might secretly be slated for the vice presidency. How will these two storylines converge? While Rintoul's narration is filled with intensity and drama, the story lacks the sharpness of the original Forsyth novel.
Pub Date: Nov. 18, 2025
Duration: 12 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798217160747
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
The latest political thriller by Bill Clinton and James Patterson comes alive through the dynamic performances of a skilled team of narrators. The plot revolves around First Gentleman Cole Wright, who is on trial for the unsolved murder of a New England Patriots cheerleader during his days as an NFL star. Spanning the years between the crime and the trial, the story follows journalists Brea Cooke and Garrett Wilson, who are both convinced of Wright's guilt. Narrators Aja Naomi King, Saskia Maarleveld, Will Collyer, and James Fouhey deliver strong, distinctive performances, working seamlessly together. King's portrayal of Brea--intelligent, inquisitive, and emotionally grounded--stands out and gives the audiobook its compelling heart.
Pub Date: June 2, 2025
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781668648247
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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