Chief Inspector Wexford makes his thirteenth foray into the troubled human psyche. When Rodney Williams is reported missing, Wexford believes it to be a simple case of a man having left his wife for another woman. Michael Bryant’s narration is solid as Wexford delves into the hidden corners of the missing man’s life. As twisted thoughts are revealed, Bryant’s character portrayals are subtle, controlled, and credible. From the deep depression of a mother-to-be to a jilted wife’s confusion and the rabid doctrine of extreme feminists, Rendell never avoids the disturbing elements that torment ordinary people. Wexford knows appearances aren’t always a reliable indication of what seethes below the surface, and Bryant’s performance keeps things rich with human insights.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2011
Duration: 8 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781609982355
Publisher: AudioGo
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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