![]() Fans of Anne Hillerman’s long-running Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito series will be delighted by her latest chapter. Mystery and Suspense Audiobooks for May from AudioFile MagazineĪudioFile’s audiobook picks for May include promising starts to new mystery series and a captivating interpretation by a cast of narrators of an excellent stand-alone mystery that’s been hanging out on the bestseller list. Paretsky fans will also appreciate her sharing the inspiration for each of the stories. Ericksen masterfully does just that in each of the stories. The challenge for a narrator in a short story is, with limited time, to convey the characters, build tension and interest, and convey the world the author has created. The popular private eye features in seven of the 14 stories in this collection. Ericksen is the voice for Paretsky’s V.I. The final mention goes to LOVE & OTHER CRIMES by Sara Paretsky, read by Susan Ericksen. With more than 20 hours of listening, this is an audiobook made to be consumed in small bites. The collection kicks off with “London,” performed by Vance, whose delivery makes this a real stand-out. Part One is focused on stories of jealousy, while Part Two is themed on power. Nesbø, known for his Harry Hole series, provides listeners with 12 stories in two parts. If you’re into Scandi-noir, you might enjoy Jo Nesbø’s THE JEALOUSY MAN AND OTHER STORIES, read by a full cast of narrators, including Golden Voices Simon Vance and Edoardo Ballerini. The short story collection might be a good introduction to the world Zafón has created. The 11 stories build on the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series, which includes The Shadow of the Wind and The Labyrinth of the Spirits , also read by Weyman. This Earphones Award winner creates the atmosphere needed to draw listeners into the gothic horror that unfolds in Barcelona in various historical times. Lippman reads the afterword herself to provide context for the stories.Ĭarlos Ruiz Zafón’s collection THE CITY OF MIST is read by Daniel Weyman. A COVID-inspired story, “Just One More,” features a couple who sign up for a dating app to relieve some of the pandemic boredom. The collection includes stories and a novella featuring fierce women, including Lippman’s Baltimore PI Tess Monaghan. ![]() In SEASONAL WORK, listeners experience suspenseful stories by award-winning author Laura Lippman, read by a full cast of narrators. Below is a sampling of mystery/thriller short story audio collections, each from a single author. And in some cases, these collections allow listeners to experience a variety of narrators. For audiophiles, a short story collection provides complete experiences in brief bites. We have great respect and admiration for writers who can capture the essence of characters and generate engaging plots in the limited space of a short story. Bites of Fright: Mystery Short Story Collections
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