Colin Mace grippingly narrates this violent sequel to THE MURDER BAG. Detective Constable Max Wolfe can be as tough as a London cop needs to be. But Mace also captures another side of him--that of attentive, doting single dad to his precious daughter, Scout, who is also warmly rendered. On New Year's Day, the Wood family, who live in a gated community, are found brutally murdered, with youngest son Bradley missing. Mace is particularly adept at recounting police history when Wolfe goes to Scotland Yard's Black Museum to research past killers who may have committed the crime. In addition to his skill at depicting London's diverse neighborhoods and residents, Mace's portrayal of Mrs. Murphy, Scout's reliable nanny, adds a light touch to an engaging procedural.
Pub Date: Feb. 4, 2015
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781501906756
Publisher: Recorded Books/ Clipper Audio
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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