Narrator Susan Bennett gives a penetrating performance of veteran LeAnne Hogan's tumultuous physical and emotional journey. After LeAnne's final mission in Afghanistan ends in tragedy, resulting in the loss of her right eye and a disjointed memory, she struggles to piece together her new life. Bennett guides LeAnne through past and present experiences, reflecting her muddled mind as she searches for her friend's missing daughter and gains an unlikely companion. Bennett's keen sense of tone and pacing channels LeAnne's pain; the steely tone of her voice reflects LeAnne's volatile energy, which threatens to erupt at any time. The effect of Bennett's impassioned delivery is keenly felt, especially when LeAnne lashes out. Supporting characters, including members of the military and LeAnne's family, are also well portrayed. Listeners won't leave this audiobook unchanged.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2017
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781501939228
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
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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