I loved the idea of a female undertaker in Victorian London solving murders and was delighted to begin Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent. Narrated by Polly Lee, the tale delivered mystery, history and a side of romance as our protagonist suspects death by unnatural causes. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and see why I recommend this first in series.

π§ Fortune Favors the Dead & Murder Under Her Skin by Stephen Spotswood
Fortune Favors the Dead & Murder Under Her Skin by Stephen Spotswood are the first two audiobooks in the Pentecost and Parker historical fiction mystery series. Murder-mysteries, friendship, snark and adventure await you in this marvelous series! Grab a cuppa and see why I recommend these for audio.
π§πThe Maid by Nita Prose
I listened while reading along to the narration by Lauren Ambrose and what a quirky, suspenseful and intriguing tale Nita Prose delivered with The Maid. Grab a cuppa before curling up with this delightful, cozy mystery.
π§ The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Narrated by Lesley Manville, I was excited to dive into the second standalone audiobook in the Thursday Murder Club. The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman proved to be even better than the first! Grab a cup of hot tea and check our thoughts….
Then She Vanishes by Claire Douglas
I was in the mood for a suspenseful thriller/mystery when Then She Vanishes by Claire Douglas popped up in my email. This was my first Douglas book, and she quickly pulled me in and held me captive as we searched for the truth.
π§ The Krewe by Seth Pevey
Narrated by Gary Bennett, The Krewe by Seth Pevey is the first audio in the Herbert and Melancon series. Travel to New Orleans as the black sheep of the family investigates his brother’s death. Fans of Noir crime thrillers will want to grab their earbuds and listen…
π§ An Early Grave by Robert McCracken
I am always up for a good murder-mystery and was delighted to listen to An Early Grave, the first audio in the DI Tara Grogan Mystery series. A murder in a Liverpool housing estate introduced DI Grogan to Callum, a doctor and recluse. He is a witness and he’ll offer up information, but only if she agrees to investigate a series of accidental deaths. Suspense, interesting characters and twists will keep you listening….
The Forbidden by Heather Graham
An island, creepy murders and New Orleans pulled me into The Forbidden by Heather Graham. While this is the thirty-fourth book in the Krewe of Hunters, readers and listeners alike can dive right in….