In this edgy suspense story, Denton Hake is a paroled rapist whose firm belief that he's innocent comes from the fact that he has no recollection of ever having committed the crime. Fee Waybill (ex-lead singer for The Tubes) gives Denton's character a quirky, boyish flair that endears him to listeners. Although Denton's blackouts continue after he moves in with his brother and sister-in-law, Waybill's genuine portrayal sets the stage for a suspenseful ride through Denton's new life of freedom. Waybill's spirited reading quality gives listeners the hope that Denton is truly innocent. Baum's experience as a screenwriter is apparent in Out of Body; it sounds like a cinematic action thriller from start to finish.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1997
Duration: 6 hrs
Publisher: The Publishing Mills
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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