Blues in the Night is a book of firsts: Rochelle Krich's first novel recorded on audio; the debut of true-crime writer Molly Blume, Krich's new protagonist; and Deanna Hurst's first audiobook recording. Each first is a success. Krich's novels frequently weave murder with stories involving Orthodox Jewish characters. Some liken Krich to Faye Kellerman, but her style is softer and warmer. In Molly Blume, Krich creates her best central character, crafting a story with plot twists and an ending that ties everything together convincingly. Hurst also shines. Her soft, almost sultry, voice fits Blume and gives her the right mix of warmth, intensity, and vulnerability. She also excels at imbuing each character with a distinct personality, supplying just the right inflections and accents. Krich's fans, who have long awaited her audio debut, have been rewarded.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2002
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance 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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