The performances enrich this cozy mystery, making it an enjoyable and satisfying listen.
Eric Fox and Shaina Summerville shine in their presentation of this delightfully unique mystery set in a senior condo village replete with a bevy of relatable and often eccentric residents. Harry is a retired widower and former USAID worker with a fractured hip. Emma, his young nurse, cheerleads him toward recovery. When a neighbor is murdered, the police suspect an inside job, putting everyone on edge. Harry and Emma decide to investigate using their professional training. Their unusual techniques add humor to the story, and Detective Bradford’s patience with Harry and Emma strains belief but still amuses. Both narrators distinguish the residents, including a chef, an artist, and a sommelier, whose secrets inspire further questions.
The performances enrich this cozy mystery, making it an enjoyable and satisfying listen.Pub Date: Jan. 27, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798347800216
Publisher: Spotify Audiobooks
Review Posted Online: March 31, 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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