Caspian Anderson retired from his secret role as the assassin Elias, but now that his parents have been taken into custody, he finds himself pressed into service again. Graham Halstead's steady, confident narration depicts Caspian's growing concern that his parents are entangled in a potentially deadly web involving the DEA and an assortment of international spies. One of these spies is Caspian's fiancée, Liesel, who is voiced perfectly by Halstead. As Caspian partners with her to pursue a potential link in France, he develops suspicions about whether she can be trusted. Halsted increases his pace and adds tension when Caspian must rely on physical violence to overcome threats to the successful completion of his mission.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2025
Duration: 10 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781511348126
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Ballerini’s versatile narration takes an already interesting story and makes it riveting for the listener.
Nate Wilde, a Green Beret turned graduate student, reunites his former military team for a mission to find a lost city in the Middle East. Dekker does a great job developing the characters in this well-paced thriller, and Edoardo Ballerini elevates it beautifully. He consistently uses a variety of accents—southern U.S., assorted Middle Eastern and British voices, and others—while conveying the emotions, especially in tense fight scenes and dangerous situations. The author, a former Green Beret himself, has laid out a story that blends brains and brawn, academics and action.
Ballerini’s versatile narration takes an already interesting story and makes it riveting for the listener.Pub Date: July 28, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 2 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668133033
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 17, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 2026
With his colorful palette of accents, Ballerini makes this fast-paced listen a treat.
Narrator Edoardo Ballerini returns to deliver the further adventures of retired legendary spy Gabriel Allon, alongside both familiar and new characters. Allon, now a full-time art restorer, devoted husband, and father of young twins, takes on the ransom negotiations for kidnapped social media celebrity Alice Winter, at the behest of her wealthy husband. While self-absorbed Alice might be challenging for listeners to relate to, the story eventually takes on international significance worthy of an Allon intervention. Ballerini masterfully differentiates the full cast of characters and ratchets up the tension. Listeners will be glued to their earphones as drones threaten world order.
With his colorful palette of accents, Ballerini makes this fast-paced listen a treat.Pub Date: July 14, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 48 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063384316
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: July 27, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: tomorrow
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