Bittner shines as the narrator of this thrilling, funny, and heartwarming audiobook.
Narrator Dan Bittner perfectly embodies Charlie, an exhausted yet happy new dad and rookie PI. The story kicks off when Charlie meets Friday, a troubled teen staking out the same people he is. Thinking of his own infant daughter at home with his wife, Charlie helps Friday search for her father, leading to a case packed with twists, danger, and action. Bittner expertly voices characters of all ages and genders, employing a slower pace for weary parents and delivering both self-deprecating humor and heartfelt moments. Bittner's range is fantastic—baby gurgles, growled threats, a smoker’s raspy reply, and the deep, distinguished voice of a wise mentor—bringing this fast-paced, found-family story to life.
Bittner shines as the narrator of this thrilling, funny, and heartwarming audiobook.Pub Date: May 16, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798228650602
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Review Posted Online: May 5, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 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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