Fajer Al-Kaisi delivers a dynamic performance of this mystery set at Samsara, a luxury spa in India. After leaving his demanding job, Ro Krishna takes a much needed rest at Samsara, where he meets other members of the one percent. When a holiday event goes awry, leaving one guest dead and others under suspicion, Ro must rely on his instincts to uncover the killer and prevent any more murders. Al-Kaisi's rich, slightly accented voice lends itself well to the ensemble of characters. Al-Kaisi's careful pronunciation of French, Hindi, and other non-English words adds to the worldly elegance of Samsara.
Pub Date: June 18, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063319332
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Kenny Blyth's warm Scottish accent and facility with creating characters make him the ideal narrator for Ann Cleeves's new series featuring Detective Jimmy Perez and his partner, Willow Reeves. They're now living on the Orkney Islands after moving from the Shetlands. Perez's best friend is found beaten to death with an ancient stone during an archaeological dig on Westray. Then a popular teacher is found stuffed into the Maeshowe tomb on Orkney, having been beaten with a matching stone. Blyth fully inhabits these windswept islands steeped in ancient history, now filled with bartenders, artists, and academics. He slightly softens his voice for Willow, adopts a buttoned-up tone for the teacher's very proper lover, and adds an entitled edge for visiting archaeologists who may have plagiarized local knowledge.
Pub Date: Sept. 30, 2025
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781250403353
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Former New York City Detective Nico Doyle has retired to Italy to enjoy the quiet life. But his peaceful existence is disrupted yet again when he's asked by a young girl to find her father and clear his name of murder. Scott Aiello's narration brings Nico and a wide cast of diverse characters to life. Aiello creates a highly believable ex-detective in Nico, and his characterizations of other individuals young and old are strong. His smooth depictions and spot-on pacing keep the listener engaged, and he turns the descriptions of Italian food into mouthwatering treats. Aiello's authentic pronunciation of the Italian names and phrases that weave through the dialogue creates a highly believable backdrop for this gentle but intriguing mystery.
Pub Date: July 1, 2025
Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9798897564026
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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