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Audiobook Reviews / News

February 11, 2026

Review: Tokyo Juku by Michael Pronko, performed by Peter Berkrot – Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Entertainment

A watercolor-style book cover for "The Hidden Kingdom" by Amy Daniels. The illustration depicts a massive, reddish-brown dragon with large leathery wings and sharp talons. The dragon’s head is lowered, showing bared teeth and a glowing yellow-and-orange eye as it faces off against a tiny armored knight in the bottom-right corner. The knight is seen from behind, holding a silver sword upward toward the beast. The background is atmospheric and textured, featuring smoky shades of grey, gold, and dark brown, suggesting a cavern or a misty mountain pass. The title, "The Hidden Kingdom," is written in a white, gothic-style font at the top center, and the author's name, "Amy Daniels," is printed in small white text at the bottom center.

Audiobook Reviews / News

January 26, 2026

Audiobook Review: The Hidden Kingdom, written by Amy Daniels, narrated by Phillip Nathaniel Freeman and a full cast

An image of a theatrical poster for the musical "Following Jimmy Valentine," a melodic.com musical based on "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry, with Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jeff Flaster. The title is purple and prominently displayed above the image of a green vintage suitcase, opened to reveal a black fedora and the face of a man obscured by shadow, along with a mirror and a shoe. The text reads: "On the run, he turns a corner" (at the top) Starring: Hadley Fraser, Kerry Ellis, David Hunter, Celinde Schoenmaker With: Jacqui Dankworth, George Blagden, Alison Arnopp, Simon Shorten Based on "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry a Wireless Theatre production

Audiobook Reviews / News

January 26, 2026

Audiobook Review: Following Jimmy Valentine, written by Jeff Flaster, narrated by a full cast

A striking audiobook cover for "Regent's Mate," House Adamant #4, by Glynn Stewart. The image features a dark, star-filled, red-tinged space environment. In the center, a large, stylized, black and red spaceship, resembling a futuristic chess piece (perhaps a Queen or King), floats prominently, surrounded by smaller, similar-looking support ships. In the foreground, shattered and broken pieces of large, stone-like chess pieces (pawns and a knight) rest on what appears to be a dark surface. The title, "REGENT'S MATE," is bolded in white and red above the central ship. The author's name, "GLYNN STEWART," and the narrator's name, "NARRATED BY PAMELA ALMAND," are at the bottom. The overall mood is tense and epic, blending sci-fi warfare with a chess metaphor.

Audiobook Reviews / News

January 12, 2026

Review: Regent’s Mate: House Adamant, Book 4, written by Glynn Stewart, performed by Pamela Almand

Book cover for "The Lavender Blade: An Exorcist's Chronicle" by E.L. Deards. The cover has a dark teal background and features a central, ornate design in shades of purple and lavender, suggesting a fantasy or horror theme. At the top, a lavender dagger drips a pink liquid. The title, "THE LAVENDER BLADE," is in large white letters, with "AN EXORCIST'S CHRONICLE" beneath it. Below the title is a stylized purple castle silhouette. The design is framed by swirling purple smoke, lavender sprigs, light blue jellyfish-like creatures, and floating gold coins/petals. The author's name, "E.L. DEARDS," is at the bottom in large white text.

Audiobook Reviews / News

December 12, 2025

Review: The Lavender Blade by E.L. Deards, performed by Nicholas Boulton

Audiobook cover for "Warrior Pose" by Susan Rogers and John Roosen. A headlight-lit vehicle drives along a winding road, leaving light trails. The background features a lake reflecting the lights and mountains under the Northern Lights.

Audiobook Reviews

October 15, 2025

Review: Warrior Pose, Yoga Mat Mysteries book 4 by Susan Rogers and John Roosen

The audiobook cover for Toxic Minds by Anthony Lee features a dark, suspenseful design. The title, “TOXIC MINDS,” is written in large, distressed yellow letters across the top, with the subtitle “A Medical Thriller” in smaller white text below. At the center stands a faceless figure in a white medical coat, arms crossed, their head eerily blurred to suggest anonymity or hidden identity. To the left, three hooded, shadowy figures loom in the darkness, evoking secrecy and menace. A dim hospital corridor glows faintly in the background, adding a clinical yet ominous atmosphere. At the bottom, “Anthony Lee” is written in clean white text. The cover conveys tension, mystery, and psychological danger.

Audiobook Reviews

July 7, 2025

Review: Toxic Minds, written and performed by Anthony Lee

The image is a watercolor-style book cover for a fantasy novel titled “Shadow of the Dragon” by Amy Daniels. Detailed description: At the center of the image stands a mysterious figure cloaked entirely in deep, rich shades of blue. The cloak is billowing dramatically around them, with folds and shadows that suggest movement or wind. The person wears a hood that covers most of their face, adding to the sense of secrecy and power. Only the lower half of their face is visible, revealing a calm but determined expression. The figure holds a tall golden spear or staff upright in their right hand. The gold of the weapon contrasts vividly with the surrounding blue tones. The background is an abstract, swirling mass of icy blues and whites, resembling a frozen cave or a wall of jagged ice. The swirling shapes behind the figure almost form a vortex, giving a sense of magical energy or hidden danger. The title, “Shadow of the Dragon,” is written in black Gothic-style font near the top center. The author’s name, Amy Daniels, appears in a smaller, elegant cursive font in the bottom left corner. The overall mood is mystical and dramatic, hinting at fantasy themes like magic, hidden identities, and epic quests.

Audiobook Reviews

July 4, 2025

Review: Shadow of the Dragon, written by Amy Daniels, narrated by Phillip Nathaniel Freeman and a full cast

Audiobook Reviews

June 23, 2025

Review: From the Wizarding Archive – Curated Writing from the World of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, Evanna Lynch, performed by various artists

the cover of "Dying for News" by Maureen Milliken. The cover shows a snowy landscape with a line of trees in the background under a dark, starry sky. The title is written in large blue and white letters. A circular badge on the cover indicates that it is "A Bernie O'Dea Mystery." Below the title, it mentions that the audiobook is narrated by Trudi Knoedler.

Audiobook Reviews

May 10, 2025

Review: Dying for News by Maureen Milliken, Narrated by Trudi Knoedler