January LaVoy is the crisp, clear voice of Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner, in the latest audiobook in the series. Scarpetta is a witness in a tense murder trial that will cause rioting and violence no matter the outcome. She is called to investigate the death of the judge's sister, which looks like a botched robbery. The dead animals and plants and loss of power around the crime scene tell a different story, however, one that terrifies Kay. LaVoy credibly captures accents--from a Texas drawl to the smoothness of the Old South and the flat, nasal tones of the Midwest. Each character has a distinct cadence, pitch, and timbre, allowing the listener to easily identify the large cast.
Pub Date: Oct. 25, 2022
Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668611050
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
C.J. Box writes about life in wild Wyoming, short stories of people living a rugged life by choice or by circumstance. David Chandler narrates in a rough-edged whiskey voice that suggests summer heat, bitter winters, and windswept prairies, guiding the listener through 10 adventures of men like Fish and Game Officer Joe Pickett. Chandler brings the listener into this strange world where, more often than not, men have to create their own justice. His performance of the economical stories, some rarely seen, is perfect. The tale of the frozen body of a Native American basketball player turned speed freak, her arm reaching through the ice of a lake in a final jump shot, is one of the most fascinating in the collection.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781470392796
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Lansdale creates a growing sense of danger while centering the relationship between the investigators.
Author Lansdale brings a confident, character-driven performance to this detective thriller. When Chance Kirby establishes a private investigation business after relocating to Hopeful, Texas, she gets more than she bargained for in her first case, in which the murder of a teenage girl points toward other victims. Lansdale gives Chance a grounded, determined aura, which is contrasted with warmth in her exchanges with her sister, Tia, and dog, Sissy. Lansdale’s portrayal of police chief Isabella Lopez adds another vibrant female character. Together, Isabella and Chance move closer to finding the person responsible for years of violence.
Lansdale creates a growing sense of danger while centering the relationship between the investigators.Pub Date: Sept. 8, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 52 mins
DD ISBN: 9798228467132
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 13, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 1, 2026
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