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THE STRING DIARIES

How can you fight an enemy with the face of a friend? This supernatural thriller weaves together the stories of characters in three time periods, all of whom face a shape-shifting evil creature. Narrator Gemma Whelan has a lilting tone that effortlessly transitions into British, French, and Hungarian accents, but her narration is hampered by mouth noises throughout. At moments during dramatic scenes, she sounds hurried and out of breath. The many Hungarian names are believably pronounced but are so numerous that they’re hard for the listener to keep track of. This is an intriguing story but one that demands strict attention.

Pub Date: July 1, 2014

Duration: 13 hrs, 30 mins

DD ISBN: 9781478953708

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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    THE TREE OF HANDS

    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

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      THE MUMMY CASE

      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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