Both author Michael Daly and narrator and P.J. Ochlan give splendid performances of this long and detailed look at how several police officers, detectives, and a nurse helped to lower New York City's crime rate in the 1980s and '90s. The author provides many telling details about the characters--a detective who wears a homburg hat and a nurse who is the great-niece of Josephine Baker, among others. Together, the efforts of these individuals and many others made Times Square a relatively safe place to be. Ochlan has an expressive and steady delivery that is easy to follow. Daly's reading of his preface is well done and sets the tone for the rest of this production. While a long audiobook, this is a fascinating work that those who like true crime will especially enjoy.
Pub Date: Dec. 7, 2021
Duration: 14 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781549119156
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This work is an excellent example of the power of the audiobook medium.
The only time most of us read the U.S. Constitution was in high school civics class. This book offers a unique perspective, and the use of two narrators allows listeners to distinguish between the document itself and the commentary on its continuing relevance. Working through the Constitution in sections, veteran narrator Dion Graham reads the actual text, and author Murray delivers her commentary, including incidents and court cases from as recently as late 2025, to illustrate the relevance to our lives today. Both narrators are easy to listen to, and their respective paces are suited to the complexity of the material.
This work is an excellent example of the power of the audiobook medium.Pub Date: May 5, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 43 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668156018
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: June 2, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 2026
An essential document of our current political time.
Enrich narrates his audiobook with clarity and insight as only a true insider can. Enrich was a civil servant with years of federal experience, working for USAID. He notes that many people didn't know the agency existed until the start of the second Trump administration. Enrich communicates the inception and accomplishments of USAID, which saved lives on a global level for decades, until Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency gutted the agency and demoralized the staff dedicated to its mission. Enrich delivers a master class on U.S. foreign policy and the shocking betrayal of our shared humanity.
An essential document of our current political time.Pub Date: April 14, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 28 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668161968
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 4, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 2026
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