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Title: Poison in the Pen

Subtitle: Miss Silver, Book 29

Author: Patricia Wentworth

Narrator: Diana Bishop

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Tilling Green was a charming little village nestling in the Ledshire countryside. Not at all the sort of place you would expect to find an anonymous letter writer. And when one of the recipients, a young woman, was found drowned in the lake belonging to the Manor House, Miss Silver was persuaded to go and investigate. Valentine Grey, the pretty young heiress from the Manor House, was marrying one Gilbert Earle, but on the night of Valentine's pre-wedding party Jason Leigh, Valentine's former love, returned after months without a word. Valentine discovered Gilbert in a compromising situation with her guardian's wife. And several people received extremely nasty letters. Connie Brooks knew who had written those letters. But on the same night, she was murdered...

Members Reviews:

The first Miss Silver I ever read, and still a fav

This book will not be for everyone. I believe it was first published in 1955 but it reads like something much older, it's aesthetic seems to be 1930's, or even earlier. I love that, but please be warned that it moves slowly, that there is much conversation and little action, and that motivations appear at least on first reading to be wildly different in this book than they are in modern American life. However, as is often the case with Miss Silver, there are aspects of this close examination of people and their relationships and the results of their choices that are just as relevant and timely today as they were when they were written.

Miss Silver, the series sleuth, is the ultimate working lady (lady being the operative word) and she reminds me very much of my grandmother. I adore her for her reserve, her dowdy attire, her resistance to familiarity, her quiet independence, compassion, and shrewd insight. She's a version of Miss Marple (Agatha Christie) and Miss Climpson (Dorothy Sayers) and I love all these independent, intrepid, elderly spinster sleuths with their subtle social camouflage that causes wrongdoers not to take them seriously until it is far too late. Miss Silver is portrayed with less humor than either of the other two ladies but she is a sister under the skin all the same, being a quietly attired and unstoppable force of nature.

I find Patricia Wentworth to be a uniquely period writer who's insights are still relevant today, and I love to spend time with Miss Silver from time to time, especially when life gets chaotic and I need a sense of continuity. I'm thrilled that Audible is brining the entire list to audio book form, and thrilled that Diana Bishop is reading them all, I can't imagine Miss Silver read by anyone else. What a treat!

Wentworth Still Shines after 12 books!

This is my 12th book by Patricia Wentworth and she is still a winner....every mystery is

very different and multi-layered. Love the narrator .I have purchased all that are available

from Audible and plan to take my time reading them to make them last.Hope Audible

is able to get all of her books .....

Where's the story??

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The author's customary character development is missing, and we are left with Ms Silver and her detective endlessly discussing case details and possibilities. I found I was in a fog of Mettie and Maggie and Renie, sometimes called Irene, to further complicate.

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Titel: Diskrete Zeugen (Ein Fall für Lord Peter Wimsey 2)

Autor:: Dorothy L. Sayers

Erzähler: Christian Brückner

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 9 hrs and 55 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-01-14

Herausgeber: Audiobuch Verlag OHG

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Lord Peter Wimsey ist "not amused": Im Urlaub erreicht ihn die unschöne Nachricht, dass sein Bruder Gerald des Mordes bezichtigt wird. Auf seine Nachforschungen hin entdeckt Peter zu seinem Entsetzen, dass die Zeugen des Mordes sich in Widersprüche verstricken und letztlich gar seine Schwester zum Kreis der Verdächtigen zu gehören scheint...

Mit "Diskrete Zeugen" veröffentlichte Dorothy L. Sayers 1926 einen typisch britischen Krimi: voll verschrobener Charaktere, trockenem Humor und Detektivkunst auf höchstem Niveau. Christian Brückners markante Stimme verleiht Sayers eleganter Prosa voller hintersinnigem Witz eine ganz besondere Note.

©1926 Dorothy L. Sayers (P)2014 Audiobuch Verlag OHG

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Title: The Murder at the Vicarage

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: Richard E. Grant

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A classic Marple mystery, read by the inimitable Richard E. Grant.

'Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,' declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, would be doing the world at large a service!'It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity.

Critic Reviews:

"The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (Observer)

"When she really hits her stride, as she does here, she is hard to surpass." (Saturday Review of Literature)

Members Reviews:

Great performance

Where does The Murder at the Vicarage rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I am working my way through the Agatha Christie titles on Audible. Richard E Grant's performance is superb. Great pace and characterisation. A real period piece of a performance. Top of my list of audiobooks so far.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The vicar. Not nearly as naive as you might first think.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

As ever, where Miss Marple explains 'who did it'.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely.

Any additional comments?

Enjoyable, never dull.

Amazing performance

Would you consider the audio edition of The Murder at the Vicarage to be better than the print version?

Richard E. Grant gives an outstanding performance.

What did you like best about this story?

The narrators skill brings the characters to life

What does Richard E. Grant bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

Tension and intrigue

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Miss Marples voice is perfect!

Any additional comments?

A fantastic story, each character sounds so different, Richard E. Grant shares with us his amazing gift of story telling.

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL

Where does The Murder at the Vicarage rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This is one of the best audio books if you are a Christie fan. There are numerous versions all of which I have listened to with terrific casts but Richard Grant's narration is superb! His voice makes for the perfect "Vicar" - and the nuances of the other characters are portrayed superbly.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Vicar! He is so perceptive, of others and himself!

Have you listened to any of Richard E. Grants other performances? How does this one compare?

No I haven't but I am going to search for some more definitely.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I am not sure "Christie" comes into the category of laugh or cry but she does always have some underlying humour floating about in her characters!

Any additional comments?

Yet another book I can listen to over and over again with great pleasure. A "keeper"!

Agatha perfection

Richard. E.Grant is a perfect narrator. I have listened to this often and it never loses its appeal. Great story and beautifully read.

Miss Marple's first appearance in a novel length story

A very enjoyable story and a solid introduction to the wonderful Miss Marple and St. Mary Mead village. Narration is good and a convincing range of voices.

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Titre: L'Hypnotiseur (Joona Linna 1)

Auteur: Lars Kepler

Narrateur: Thierry Janssen

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 17 hrs and 8 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 08-02-13

Éditeur: Audiolib

Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Dans une maison de la banlieue de Stockholm, une famille est sauvagement assassinée. Seul Josef, un adolescent, survit au massacre, mais il navigue entre la vie et la mort, en état de choc. L'inspecteur Joona Linna décide alors de recourir à Erik Maria Bark, un psychiatre expert en hypnose, pour pénétrer le subconscient du garçon et tenter de revoir le carnage à travers ses yeux. Chaque minute compte, mais Bark ignore qu'avec ces révélations qu'il traque dans la mémoire de Josef, c'est aussi pour lui qu'un dramatique compte à rebours vient de commencer.

Thierry Jansen donne de ce thriller réellement hypnotique l'interprétation troublante que justifie son perpétuel double jeu entre une parole manipulatrice et libératrice...

Les auteurs

est le pseudonyme du couple d'écrivains

et

. Mariés dans la vie, ils ont écrit plusieurs romans chacun. Best-seller en Suède, en cours de traduction dans plus de trente pays,

est leur premier roman à quatre mains.

Le narrateur

Né en 1972 et diplômé de l'IAD Théâtre en 1995,

est à la fois comédien, auteur et metteur en scène. Formé au clown et à la commedia dell'arte, il a travaillé entre autres avec Carlo Boso et Franco Dragone.

©2010 Actes Sud pour la traduction française. Traduit du suédois par Hege Roel-Rousson et Pascale Rosier (P)2011 Audiolib

Revues par les critiques:

La presse en parle

"Nouveau venu dans l'univers du polar, Lars Kepler met en scène avec brio un duo d'enquêteurs formé d'un inspecteur et d'un expert de l'hypnose médicale."

Florence Noiville, Le Monde

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Title: Charlie Chan Carries On

Author: Earl Derr Biggers

Narrator: James Langton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-20-13

Publisher: Harmonic Wave

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Inspector Duff works with the Scotland Yard. He is called in to investigate a mysterious murder that occurred at a famous local London hotel. A deaf old man, traveling on pleasure trip from America with his daughter and granddaughter, has been murdered during the night. At first, the investigation seems to be pointing towards Doctor Lofton, the leader of the tour group, as the culprit. Much to the chagrin of the other travelers in the group, they are all subjected to questioning and investigation by Inspector Duff. A few look good for the murder - an infamous Chicago gangster, an exceedingly nervous man, a few people in the wrong place at the time of the murder.

Without evidence, Duff is unable to detain the group from continuing on with their tour. He finds himself wishing for the assistance of his old friend, Charlie Chan, who now resides in Hawaii. The plot thickens when one of the suspects is found dead at a farther stop on the trip. Duff finds himself traveling to investigate the new murder, quickly followed by another murder. Duff plans to meet with the group again when they arrive in Hawaii - hoping to get the help of Charlie Chan as well. When they arrive in Hawaii, Charlie Chan not only helps; he finds himself taking over the investigation.

Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) was an American author, most famous for his mystery novels concerning the Chinese American detective, Charlie Chan. Several of his works were turned into movies during his career. Although fearful that he would never be able to break from his Charlie Chan-mold, Biggers continued writing the mysteries due to their popularity and his attachment to the character. Said Biggers, "Yet here I am, and with me Charlie Chan. Thank heaven he is amiable, philosophical - a good companion. For I know now that he and I must travel the rest of the journey together."

Members Reviews:

A- entry in A+ series

Compared with the other entries in the Charlie Chan mystery series, Charlie Chan Carries On is not the strongest; compared with the heap of popular American detective fiction of the past century, it is still pretty darn good, so let's give it an A-.

This is the 5th of the six books in the series, published in 1930. Author Biggers took an artistic risk by starting out with a story that belongs to Scotland Yard Inspector Duff, an old friend of Charlie's. A member of an American-based world tour is found murdered in London. The members are wealthy and well-connected and the Embassy releases Duff's circle of suspects to continue on their way. So, he tries with uneven results to keep up. There are more deaths. When the ship arrives at Honolulu, a good 2/3 of the way through the book, Charlie joins what is left of the touring group for the last leg to San Francisco, to fix what went wrong in the investigation up to that point.

So, not giving us Charlie's company up front was a risk that was okay but not great. The travel group is large and we have to keep up with several names and stereotypical characters--though by the end, we can keep them straight. Typically, Biggers starts with stereotypes but spins them, but not so much here. The tourists are the 1%ers of 1930, apparently untouched by the events of October 1929, about which Charlie makes a passing remark. Biggers also relies on his own formula that always includes a bright ingénue and her suitor.

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Title: Nick Carter: Master Detective, Volume 1

Author: David Kogan

Narrator: Lon Clark, Helen Choate, Charlotte Manson, John Kane, Ed Latimer

Format: Original Recording

Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-22-13

Publisher: Radio Spirits

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

This collection stars Lon Clark as Nick Carter, Master Detective - that "most famous of all man-hunters" - in 18 riveting whodunits selected from this long-running radio series! Joining the private eye in these tales of detection is Helen Choate and Charlotte Manson as Nick's Girl Friday Patsy Bowen, John Kane as Scrubby Wilson, and Ed Latimer as Sgt. "Matty" Mattison. These fantastic episodes, originally released in our long out-of-print cassette collection, are now available in digital from the Radio Spirits Archives Collection.

Episodes include:

Members Reviews:

Catch the Bad Guys the Carter Way

More typical detective stories. Character a bit different but still old time detective stories.

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Title: The House of Stairs

Author: Ruth Rendell

Narrator: Annie Wauters

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 04-24-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When Lizzie and Bell meet for tea after nearly two decades apart, the topic of conversation is murder - one that Bell herself committed

When Elizabeth Vetch spots Bell for the first time in 17 years, she chases her down in order to learn why her old friend committed a terrible murder all those years ago. Bell has been in prison ever since the mysterious events that took place at the House of Stairs, a London mansion full of over-privileged, overstuffed, and somewhat sinister boarders, landed her there. Now its up to Lizzie to put together the pieces of her friends - and her own - fateful past.

As the story behind Bells crime unfolds, master of suspense Barbara Vine keeps readers guessing at the victim and the motive, letting the sword of Damocles hang over the heads of a fascinating and richly drawn cast of characters.

Critic Reviews:

An unputdownable thriller. (The Sunday Telegraph)

Barbara Vine is a master practitioner of the genre in which we are not certain until the end what the crime was. (The New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

Would rather have read it.

Would you try another book from Ruth Rendell and/or Annie Wauters?

Ruth Rendell, yes. Annie Wauters, no.

What didnt you like about Annie Wauterss performance?

Her reading was very measured with a little pause between each word, like she was aiming at an audience of octogenarians. And why didn't they pick an English reader??

Did The House of Stairs inspire you to do anything?

Stop reading it...but I persevered.

Any additional comments?

This novel was all tarnished glitz, unconvincing character development, and it appeared that by the end, even the author was bored with it, but not to say I want go back and buy and listen to some of her earlier work. Ruth Rendell is a wonderful writer, but this is not her best work.

Such an irritating reader

What disappointed you about The House of Stairs?

The performance.

Would you ever listen to anything by Ruth Rendell again?

As a rule, I enjoy Ruth Rendell

How could the performance have been better?

The reader sounds like a short-winded smoker!

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I can't even finish the first chapter because of the reader

Any additional comments?

Yes, I would like to return this audiobook

Horrible narration

Great book, lousy narration. Guttural and slurry.

American accent strange choice for a story that takes place in England.

Great story though.

Story is good but the narrator nearly ruined it

Would you try another book from Ruth Rendell and/or Annie Wauters?

I have always liked Ruth Rendell's books and will continue to recommend her to others. I will not recommend Annie Wauters as a narrator. I have been much more impressed with Jenny Sterlin, Nigel Anthony, Julian Glover, and Davina Porter, who all narrate Ruth Rendell's books very well.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The House of Stairs?

The moment at which we realize the protagonist's relationship with Belle was romantic.

What didnt you like about Annie Wauterss performance?

Annie Wauterss performance was stilted, dull, and mechanical. At many points it sounds as if she is simply reading a list of words.

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Title: The Twenty-Third Man

Author: Gladys Mitchell

Narrator: Patience Tomlinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-01-13

Publisher: Soundings

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Renowned criminologist, psychoanalyst and sardonic widow Mrs Bradley is enjoying a relaxing holiday on the beautiful island of Hombres Muertos.

Then a cave high up in the mountains, containing the mummified bodies of 23 dead kings, acquires an extra corpse overnight, and Mrs Bradley is delighted to be called into action. As her investigations begin it quickly becomes clear that almost everyone on the island has a motive for murder, and a dark secret they are desperate to conceal. But who is the real killer?

Members Reviews:

Murder Takes No Holiday

Even on holiday, the peripatetic Mrs. Beatrice Bradley (now elevated to Dame Beatrice) cannot take a vacation from murder. While on the out-of-the-way and entirely fictional Canary island of Hombres Muertos (Dead Men), Mrs. Bradley takes a visit to a tourist attraction that consists of 23 dead, mummified prehistoric kings (which gives the island its name). But there's a 24th dead man, stabbed in the back, there -- Karl Emden, a womanizer who had managed to "go native" in the few months he'd been on Hombres Muertos. Considering that his demise came almost immediately after Mrs. Bradley's arrival, the psychiatrist and British Home Office consultant takes a very close look at the party that disembarked on the island along with her as the most likely culprits.

That party includes a nerve-patient named Telham and his pretty sister, a 20-something widow named Caroline Lockerby, whose husband died in very strange circumstances; the pale Clun, recently released after serving a sentence for manslaughter; and a hellion of a boy named Clement Drashleigh and his overly permissive parents. Mrs. Bradley also casts a jaundiced eye on the locals: an avid bird-watcher named Mrs. Angel, who's sure to prove anything but angelic; a botanical enthusiast and pathological prevaricator named Peterhouse; the fiery hotel owner and his daughter, and a band of soft-hearted bandits led by Tío Caballo and José el Lupe.

When Mrs. Bradley's self-styled secretary and general dogsbody, Laura Gavin (née Menzies) and her infant son Hamish join Mrs. Bradley on Hombres Muertos, the plot gets even better and more humorous. The Twenty-Third Man has plenty of twists and turns as Mrs. Bradley and Laura poke around both on the island and back in England. The novel ranks as one of the best of Gladys Mitchell's novels -- and that's saying a lot! Don't miss this excellent mystery!

GladysMitchell's books are always excellent.

GladysMitchell's books are always excellent.

Only Ok

This is an easy going mystrey novel, not to taxing on the mind. However, it does get annoying with the constant referrals to Mr Parageter and his associates. Very repetitive.

Who is the twenty fourth body?

Dame Beatrice Bradley is taking an extended holiday on the island of Hombres Muertos - the Island of Dead Men. One of her first expeditions is to a cave which contains the mummified bodies of twenty three kings. Except that one of the kings appears to be taller than the others and attracts Beatrice's attention.

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Title: The Mystery of the Blue Jar

Subtitle: A Short Story

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: Christopher Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Every morning at the same hour on the golf course, Jack Hartington hears mysterious cries for help coming from a cottage. He speaks to the resident and learns that she has unsettling dreams of a woman with a blue Chinese vase. Believing that the cries for help are from the late Mrs. Turner, the former resident of the cottage, Jack hires a psychic investigator to spend a night in the house, a night which proves to have startling results.

Members Reviews:

Quirky plot, it's not one of Christie's best

This isn't really a classic Agatha Christie who done-it, it's more like a sketch full of ghost stories and con-men.

Dynamic Duo

Beautiful combo of Christie and Lee, definitely going to listen again. His voice is a wonderful choice for this story.

Standard Agatha Christie Story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

No. I enjoyed it although the Christie stories without her main detectives are not my favorites.

Would you be willing to try another book from Agatha Christie? Why or why not?

Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors. I have listened to many of her books and will continue to do so. It is my comfort food listen.

What three words best describe Christopher Lees voice?

Not very versatile

Could you see The Mystery of the Blue Jar being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

It could be turned into a TV episode with British actors.

Any additional comments?

The story feels dated but it is a quick listen. It is a mystery not a murder mystery. The lead chaRacter is standard Christie but pleasant enough. Recommended for diehard Christie fans.

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Title: The House of Lurking Death

Subtitle: A Tommy & Tuppence Short Story

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: Hugh Fraser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-11-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Throwing on an almost convincing French accent, Tommy is determined to act the Great Detective Hanaud to his and Tuppence's latest, lovely client. Miss Hargreaves has recently received a box of chocolates from nobody knows who, and, due to her dislike of chocolates, was the only one to not fall afoul of the arsenic-spiked treats. But, Miss Hargreaves is not the first recipient of such a gift; three other large country houses have received arsenic-laced chocolates. Miss Hargreaves is holding something back, and Tommy and Tuppence must take up residence at her house to discover the true culprit. But will they find out the truth in time?

Members Reviews:

Another Agatha Christie series worth exploring

This is a nice series worth exploring that can be heard in a short amount of time.