It's great fun to listen to Andi Arndt switching from one accent or vocal register to another. She is skillful and generous, calling no attention to herself, leaving all your focus on this first-person narrative, a tale told by an obsessive young woman named Hannah who pursues a man accused of murdering four women much like herself. First-person narratives are claustrophobic by their nature, and it helps if the central character is distinctive, wise, funny, or otherwise good company. If, as in this case, she is not, the actor is all-important. Hannah is in a situation that compels attention, and even though you'll see the twists coming, Arndt keeps the pace steady and the listener intently hoping for a happy outcome.
Pub Date: June 25, 2024
Duration: 9 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780593870358
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
C.J. Box writes about life in wild Wyoming, short stories of people living a rugged life by choice or by circumstance. David Chandler narrates in a rough-edged whiskey voice that suggests summer heat, bitter winters, and windswept prairies, guiding the listener through 10 adventures of men like Fish and Game Officer Joe Pickett. Chandler brings the listener into this strange world where, more often than not, men have to create their own justice. His performance of the economical stories, some rarely seen, is perfect. The tale of the frozen body of a Native American basketball player turned speed freak, her arm reaching through the ice of a lake in a final jump shot, is one of the most fascinating in the collection.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781470392796
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A compelling performance.
Narrator Susan Ericksen returns for the latest installment of the long-running In Death series, set in New York in the 2060s. Lt. Eve Dallas and her billionaire husband, Roarke, are called to the scene of a murder. Nathan Barrister is found dead in his study, where there is a hidden vault that houses priceless stolen artwork. Dallas’ investigation is complicated by the fact that the only item missing from the vault is a set of jewels stolen by Roarke decades ago. Ericksen masterfully conveys Eve’s emotions, from her frustration about the investigation to her concern for her husband. And Ericksen’s adept handling of the cast of characters, including Dallas’ partner, Peabody; her commander, Whitney; and the victim’s family demonstrates her skill.
A compelling performance.Pub Date: Feb. 3, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs, 9 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250428851
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Feb. 9, 2026
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