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Death of an Honest Man
by M. C Beaton; narrated by Graeme Malcolm
What it's about: When an insensitive newcomer to the village of Cnothan is found dead, flame-haired sergeant Hamish Macbeth confronts a bewildering array of suspects at the same time his clumsy police sidekick, Charlie, resigns in protest of his treatment by Chief Inspector Blair.
Narration: Graeme Malcolm lends his seasoned and familiar voice to this long standing series.
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| The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst; narrated by Christa LewisWhat it's about: As Hurricane Katrina approaches, Creole artisan Joe Boisdoré and his high-society wife flee, while their eldest daughter, Cora, refuses to leave. Six weeks later, Joe and Tess have separated, and Cora is nearly catatonic. When a body is found in the house Cora had sheltered in during the storm, the question morphs from "What happened to Cora?" to "What did Cora do?"
Narration: Narrator Christa Lewis skillfully evokes a devastated and racially divided New Orleans in this complex tale. |
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| The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine; narrated by Suzanne Elise Freeman and Meghan WolfWhat it's about: Amber Patterson wants one thing: to leave behind her poor background and land a wealthy husband -- in this case, Jackson Parrish. The fact that there's already a Mrs. Parrish doesn't bother her too much; she hopes to use Daphne Parrish to get to Jackson.
Is it for you? Fans of the amoral characters in Gone Girl will want to give this debut a try.
Narration: Suzanne Elise Freeman and Meghan Wolf give voice to the dual narratives in this psychological thriller. |
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A Mortal Likeness : a Victorian mystery
by Laura Joh Rowland; narrated by Alex Tregear
What it's about: When a wealthy banker posts a generous reward for finding his missing infant, Sarah Bain and her investigative team join in the search, following a clue about the kidnapping revealed in a photograph Sarah took during a routine surveillance job.
Narration: Alex Tregear narrates and brings the mystery to you ears!
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Shroud of Eternity : Sister of Darkness
by Terry Goodkind; narrated by Christina Traister
What it's about: A sequel to Death's Mistress is set in the world of The Sword of Truth and finds the warrior sorceress Nicci and her companions embarking on a quest to the shrouded city of Ildakar to restore Nathan's magic. Read by Christina Traister.
Is it for you: Yes if you love Terry Goodkind or epic fantasy.
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Down the River Unto the Sea
by Walter Mosley; Read by Dion Graham.
What it's about: Framed by corrupt enemies within the NYPD and forced to serve a decade in prison, PI Joe King Oliver receives a confession from a woman who helped set him up, which compels him to investigate his own case at the same time he assists a black radical journalist who has been wrongly accused of murdering two corrupt cops.
Narration: Dion Graham is an excellent narrator for the main character, Joe King Oliver.
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Surprise Me : A Novel
by Sophie Kinsella; narrated by Fiona Hardingham
What it's about: When the fragile contentment in their marriage is shattered by someone's casual remark about how many more years they will be together, Sylvie and Dan agree to arrange surprises for each other to revitalize their relationship, only to encounter a comical series of mishaps.
Is it for you: Yes if you love Kinsella's other fanciful tales and humor!
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| Hanna Who Fell from the Sky by Christopher Meades; narrated by Caitlin KellyWhat it's about: In her isolated town of Clearhaven, polygamy is the norm, so 17-year-old Hanna has never questioned that on her 18th birthday she'll become the fifth wife to a man three times her age. But a chance meeting with a stranger -- and a revelation from her mother -- has her thinking about other options.
Narration: The melodious, fluid voice of narrator Caitlin Kelly is a good match for this unusual coming-of-age novel, which weaves in elements of magical realism. |
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Jane, Unlimited
by Kristin Cashore; narrated by Rebecca Soler
Mourning her aunt, Jane, who is obsessed with making umbrellas, is swept away by an acquaintance who encourages Jane to attend a gala on Tu Reviens, an island mansion.
Narration: Rebecca Soler excellently narrates this teen story of grief and complex emotions.
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Beneath the Sugar Sky
by Seanan McGuire; narrated by Michelle Dockery
What it's about: Arriving with a splash in the pond behind Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children, Rini is informed that her mother, Sumi, died years before Rini was conceived, a baffling revelation that Rini is forced to come to terms with in order to save the world.
Narration: You can't go wrong with the fluid tones of actress Michelle Dockery.
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