Set again the backdrop of the 2016 U.S. election and the #MeToo movement, this dark listen is a story of justice, family, and revenge. Jessie Mooney travels from Ireland to attend a prestigious graduate program in law at Franklin University. Her sole purpose is to enroll in the selective Law & Literature class with Professor Jay Crane. Jessie blames Crane for her sister's death and will stop at nothing to destroy him. Roisin Rankin does a masterful job relaying Jessie's anger and determination while perfectly portraying the tension of the time period. Rankin also creates distinct personalities for a wide range of supporting characters. The story starts fast but slows in the middle. However, the pacing picks up again for a powerful conclusion.
Pub Date: Nov. 7, 2023
Duration: 8 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781488228971
Publisher: Harlequin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Anne McCaffrey's matter-of-fact and straightforward storytelling makes credible this tale of a universe being colonized by humans, a few of whom have telekinetic and telepathic powers. Jean Reed-Bahle's skillful narration is as fast-paced as the storyline, and she has a broad range of voices. The use of an echo effect when characters communicate telepathically is appropriate and effective. Brilliance has produced a program that listeners from teenagers to adults will enjoy.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 10 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Robin Cook's medical thriller will have a built-in audience which, for the most part, will not be disappointed with this story. Medical Examiner Laurie Montgomery is certain there is a connection in a series of Yuppie deaths. Technically the production is of high quality; no intrusive sound effects or music detract from the listening experience, and the narration is well-paced. However, narrator Peters's British accent and pronunciations are, at best, out of character and are downright ludicrous when she tries to impersonate Italian-American gangsters. The choice of narrator is inexplicable since the story is set in New York, and all major characters are Americans. Regardless, larger collections will want to have this because of Cook's popularity.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 12 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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