It's been 38 years since we first met Rusty Sabich in PRESUMED INNOCENT. Narrator Grover Gardner, one of the best in the business, affects a smooth and evocative tone as he reminds us how Rusty was found innocent of murdering his mistress. Now he's entering the third act of his life with his engagement to the loving and insightful Bea. Gardner's tone and rhythm increase the tension as authorities accuse Bea's young adult African American son, Aaron, of killing his girlfriend. Rusty must return to court to save Aaron's life--and his last chance for love. Gardner adds a tone of mistrust as Rusty questions whether Aaron can receive a fair trial. He delightfully delivers Gen Z slang as heartbreaking revelations come to light.
Pub Date: Jan. 14, 2025
Duration: 20 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668645000
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
C.J. Box writes about life in wild Wyoming, short stories of people living a rugged life by choice or by circumstance. David Chandler narrates in a rough-edged whiskey voice that suggests summer heat, bitter winters, and windswept prairies, guiding the listener through 10 adventures of men like Fish and Game Officer Joe Pickett. Chandler brings the listener into this strange world where, more often than not, men have to create their own justice. His performance of the economical stories, some rarely seen, is perfect. The tale of the frozen body of a Native American basketball player turned speed freak, her arm reaching through the ice of a lake in a final jump shot, is one of the most fascinating in the collection.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781470392796
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
The cast sustains an intense atmosphere and guides listeners toward a chilling yet satisfying conclusion.
The exquisitely haunting multivoiced narration sharpens the edges of this compelling psychological thriller. Isuri Wijesundara, Lipica Shah, and Vikas Adam perform the story’s shifting perspectives with authenticity, vulnerability, and intensity, lending distinct layers to a tale of privilege, betrayal, and murder. The story centers around Ali who, in an arranged marriage, weds Maryam Khan, a talented, straight-laced doctor. Ali has a scandalous relationship with his rebellious sister-in-law, Farhan. Both the sisters and Ali yearn for the approval of family patriarch Abbas, a New York real estate tycoon. Wijesundara and Shah draw listeners into Farhan and Maryam’s psyches. As accusations mount and loyalties fracture, Adam nimbly moves the story toward an unveiling of the Khans' secrets.
The cast sustains an intense atmosphere and guides listeners toward a chilling yet satisfying conclusion.Pub Date: April 7, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 46 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250433237
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: April 28, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 2026
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