Seth Numrich portrays Jamie Conklin, a young man who sees dead people and can compel them to answer questions truthfully. As a child, Jamie is able to help his mother, Tia, avoid financial ruin. But then Tia’s girlfriend, an NYPD detective, asks him to force a dead man to reveal the location of a hidden bomb. This unleashes sinister forces that stalk Jamie for years. As the 20-something Jamie remembers these traumatic supernatural events, Numrich sounds appropriately melancholic and haunted. But he also illuminates moments of levity and warmth, mostly in Jamie’s musings about growing up and in his relationship with his mother. King’s words and Numrich’s performance reinforce the idea that kindness can still shine in a world full of horrors.
Pub Date: March 2, 2021
Duration: 6 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797121758
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Capturing the mystery and atmosphere of Old Shanghai, this audiobook is a thrilling experience.
Chang reimagines 1910s Shanghai with a Gothic flair, brought to life by Katharine Chin, Saskia Maarleveld, and Caroline Hewitt. Lisan Liu, portrayed by Chin, is hired by American heiress Caroline Stanton, portrayed by Maarleveld, as her secretary at Lennox Manor. Hewitt provides the voice of Rosalie, an ill-fated singer. The manor’s dark past and crumbling walls fill Lisan with dread as secrets from her own past begin to resurface. Nightmares of a woman in red plague Lisan, while Caroline is preoccupied with family and financial woes. When Caroline’s husband takes ill, whispers of a curse stir up fear amongst the staff.
Capturing the mystery and atmosphere of Old Shanghai, this audiobook is a thrilling experience.Pub Date: Feb. 10, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063308152
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Feb. 24, 2026
Aysha Kala crafts a delicate performance surrounding a surprisingly complex story about a carousel. The carousel, originally built in 1900s Paris, is shrouded in a mystery and linked to a history of missing children. Kala narrates as Maisie, an immigrant just arriving in Chicago in 1920, uncovers the dark secret of said carousel alongside Det. Laurent. Kala's elegant narration style blends perfectly with the thrilling writing, clever descriptions of the magical settings, and a cunning mystery, delivering a catchy listen for a wide audience. The dialogue between the protagonists progresses the plot while also allowing for satisfying character development. Kala's narration is a mix of whimsical wonder and gritty determination.
Pub Date: Jan. 13, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781488237003
Publisher: Harlequin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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