Narrator Daniel Weyman is an excellent match for these six short stories written by the late grande dame of mystery, P.D. James, who is known for her ability to tap into the mind of a murderer. Weyman solidly connects the listener to the author's words and, at times, voices a remarkably convincing murderer. Weyman's British accents are easy to listen to, and he describes British settings vividly. With subtle but sure vocalizations, he portrays a variety of characters, including one who rationalizes killing “Santa” and another who happens upon a yo-yo in his old age and remembers a murder years earlier. Listeners will be guessing who the villain is until the end of each story. An engaging performance.
Pub Date: Nov. 14, 2017
Duration: 3 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780525588184
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 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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