The March
by E. L. Doctorow
Published 2005 by Random House Audio Publishing Group

Compact Disc, English. ISBN: 0739321358

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General William Tecumseh Sherman's great march comes back from the past in this brilliantly imagined, magisterial Civil War novel by the bestselling author of "Ragtime, Billy Bathgate, City of God" and "The book of Daniel." Unabridged. 6 CDs.

REVIEW: Publisher's Weekly 12/05/2005

America's greatest internal conflict is brought startlingly to life in this masterful fictional exploration of the slaves, soldiers and leaders who lived through it all. The action focuses on Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman's 1864 march through Georgia and the Carolinas - a march that led more than 60,000 Union troops across the land, leaving a swath of destruction and ruin in its wake. Morton handles the voices of the diverse cast with incredible variety and precision. He shifts seamlessly from the cold, proper dialect of the surgeon Colonel Sartorius, to the lowborn speech of Pearl, a light-skinned slave who is passing as a drummer boy in Sherman's army. Morton's narration, like Doctorow's prose, is quietly powerful, and propels the story forward as relentlessly as Sherman's advancing armies. Morton has always been a terrific character actor onscreen, and he brings those same outstanding qualities to this audiobook production. His performances does more than simply translate a book to audio; it truly enhances the reading experience. Simultaneous release with the Random House hardcover (Reviews, July 18). (Oct.)

The Old Wine Shades: A Richard Jury Mystery
by Martha Grimes
Published 2006 by Penguin Audiobooks

Compact Disc, English. ISBN: 0143058452

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The latest novel in the Richard Jury mystery series from "New York Times" bestselling author Martha Grimes. Unabridged. 10 CDs.

REVIEW: Publisher's Weekly 05/01/2006

Man walked into a pub." This line, delivered with a droll inflection by reader John Lee, is the perfect opening for Martha Grimes's latest entry in her Inspector Jury series. Harry Johnson enters the Old Wine Shades pub and recounts to Jury the strange tale of a mother and son who disappeared nine months ago, along with their dog, Mungo. At first Jury finds the story more amusing than ominous, but as more details are revealed his curiosity is piqued, and he feels compelled to investigate the disappearances. What he discovers is that nothing, including the agreeable Johnson, is what it seems. Grimes builds a captivating mystery with plenty of twists and quirky characters to keep the listener engaged, and Lee's controlled performance fits nicely with her eclectic, character-driven storytelling. Lee's characterizations are presented with a dignified, no frills aplomb, which isn't easy given that they include the inner thoughts of an autistic child and the dog, Mungo. In fact, the scenes featuring Mungo supply some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments, as well as some of the novel's most intense suspense. Jury fans will not be disappointed.Simultaneous release with the Viking hardcover (Reviews, Jan. 30). (Mar.)

Dark Assassin
by Anne Perry
Published 2006 by Brilliance Audio

Compact Disc, English. ISBN: 1596002816

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A superintendent in the Thames River Police, William Monk is on a patrol boat near Waterloo Bridge when he sees a man and a woman plunge to their death in the icy waters. Has Monk witnessed an accident, a suicide, or a murder? The ensuing investigation leads him toward a conspiracy that reverberates into the highest levels of Her Majesty's government. Unabridged. 10 CDs.

REVIEW: Publisher's Weekly 04/03/2006

Colacci proves a fine choice as narrator of Perry's latest mystery. In this 15th William Monk adventure, the detective has barely settled into his new position as superintendent of the Thames River Police when he witnesses a young couple fall to their deaths from Waterloo Bridge. Was it suicide, accident or murder- To find the answer, Monk, assisted by his wife, Hester, undertakes an investigation that will take him from the upper realms of London society to the lower depths of the city's poor and homeless, each offering its own particular form of deadly danger. Perry is at her best when she writes about the class distinctions that defined and divided the class-conscious populace of the 19th century, and Colacci syncs perfectly with her as he slips easily from one colloquial accent to another, portraying the wide variety of city dwellers who made up the multitudes occupying London in 1864. Colacci's performance succeeds nicely in bringing the streets and drawing rooms of Monk's Victorian London to life.Simultaneous release with the Ballantine hardcover (Reviews, Jan. 23). (Apr.)

Gone
by Jonathan Kellerman
Published 2006 by Random House Audio Publishing Group

Analog Audio Cassette, English. ISBN: 0739309765

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With expert pacing and a compelling, complex plot, psychologist and "New York Times" bestselling author Kellerman delivers a powerfully bold new psychological thriller. Abridged.