by Steve Berry ; read by Paul Michael ‧ RELEASE DATE: 2005
The decades-old secret of Fatima, the fate of the world, and the love life of doubting priest Colin Michener hang by a thread in this thriller, reminiscent of THE DA VINCI CODE. Narrator Paul Michael perfectly pronounces the tongue-twisting foreign names and places while creating one memorable character after another. This behind-the-scenes glimpse at the election of a new Pope and the creation of one of the most chilling antagonists in recent memory creates great entertainment value. Once you listen, you won't want to keep this title to yourself.
Pub Date: 2005
Duration: 12 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
by Malcolm Guite ; read by Malcolm Guite ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 20, 2026
Guite’s performance makes his poetry accessible.
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Author Guite recites his epic ballad, the first of four installments in his retelling of the Arthurian legends. Starting in the 12th century, the Celtic tales of Arthur were recast with explicitly Christian interpretations. Continuing this tradition, Guite’s Galahad is portrayed as the most perfect knight, the embodiment of virginal purity facing potential downfall from the temptation posed by beautiful women. Only with God’s help will he succeed in his quest. Guite narrates at a leisurely pace, his gravelly voice rising and falling with the passion and intensity of the story. An informative author’s note details Guite’s reasons for undertaking this project.
Guite’s performance makes his poetry accessible.Pub Date: April 20, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 54 mins
DD ISBN: 9798895641408
Publisher: Oasis Audio
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2026
by Alli Hoff Kosik ; read by Carly Larson , Sarah Beth Pfeifer , Austenne Grey & Elise Taff ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 3, 2026
Mean girl tactics combine with the messy feeling of truly being seen.
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Carly Larson, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, Austenne Gray, and Elise Taff perform this satirical novel about Christian influencers, megachurches, and the secrets we keep to stay in our communities. Pastor Kyle and his picture-perfect wife, Cassidy, have announced a fundraising gala. A group of influencers called the Moral Mavens begin spreading the word and quickly find that their personal drama, and the hypocrisy of their church leaders, might be a bigger draw than the event itself. Each narrator’s performance perfectly balances the faux bubbly sweetness of the influencers while capturing the destructive nature of false perfection.
Mean girl tactics combine with the messy feeling of truly being seen.Pub Date: March 3, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 2 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668654026
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: June 2, 2026
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