Simon Prebble's understated narration of Robinson's dark, thought-provoking mystery demonstrates how vital the right choice of narrator is to a successful audiobook. In this latest series title, Inspector Banks investigates a 50-year-old rape charge while his young DI, Annie Cabot, delves into the recent savage murder of a teenaged girl. Solving these crimes requires that the investigators, and listeners, face the horrid consequences of some of society's worst failings. The subject matter is carefully handled, but unsettling. Prebble's steady tones and soothing accent reduce the drama, allowing listeners to appreciate the nuanced characters and complex plot of this riveting police procedural. Prebble's masterful delivery of this well-written story offers an audio experience with appeal far beyond established Inspector Banks fans.
Pub Date: Aug. 9, 2016
Duration: 15 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780062472564
Publisher: Harper 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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