Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, portrayed by January LaVoy, works side by side with her niece, Secret Service Agent Lucy Farinelli, to solve the murders of two suspected Russian spies. At a remote crime scene in the woods, an investigator casts an unusual oversized footprint and sends it to the lab for evaluation in secret. LaVoy's warm yet businesslike delivery avoids tangling too much with complex medical terms. Even as Scarpetta's sense of well-being increases, LaVoy keeps listeners on edge by building the momentum of the complicated murders and complex politics.
Pub Date: Nov. 28, 2023
Duration: 11 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668631690
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A funny, creative SF adventure with poignant insights.
Dinniman’s humor and SF acumen are represented well by Travis Baldree and Jeff Hays’ narration. As gamers from Earth pay to create and operate war machines in their favorite game, Operation Bounce House, Oliver must find a way to defend his planet from real-life destruction. In a book rife with sarcasm and intense video game drama, Baldree and Hays bring excitement and fluid voices. Both narrators provide listeners with an energetic and dynamic performance, nailing the accents, tonal variety, and comic timing. Robots, inventors, space colonization, and gaming combine to create a fascinating world.
A funny, creative SF adventure with poignant insights.Pub Date: Feb. 10, 2026
Duration: 15 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798217017270
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: April 14, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 2026
Dion Graham narrates a taut thriller in which a banker digs into the truth behind his father's death--only to uncover a terrorist conspiracy. The news of his father's heart attack shocks David; then he discovers a note claiming the death wasn't due to natural causes. Graham imbues David with an earnest tone even as the story ramps into a bombastic roller-coaster ride. A mad scientist hopes to unleash a horrifying biomedical weapon, and David races to stop it. Graham shifts among characters, delivering emotive performances that capture a gamut of heartfelt emotions. Overall, Graham's portrayal conjures a captivating leading man in a blockbuster movie.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2025
Duration: 9 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781965253359
Publisher: Charles Jacobs
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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