Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, of Brighton, England, is struck by the apparent reappearance of the “Shoe Man," a rapist/murderer who committed crimes in 1997 and then disappeared. Is the current killer a copycat, or has the Shoe Man resurfaced? Grace works against the clock as he seeks to head off the next crime. David Bauckham's British accent and measured pacing lend credibility to the diverse characters—from victims to serial rapists to law enforcement. Grace has a personal tragedy of his own—his wife disappeared with no explanation 10 years earlier. One can hear the pain in Bauckham’s voice as Grace delves into twists of fate and coincidences that link his current investigation with past events. The suspense and violence mount until the parallel timeframes shockingly merge.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2010
Duration: 14 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: Recorded Books/ Clipper 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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