• Daggers Drawn Edited by Maxim Jakubowski, Read by a Full Cast

    19 Thrilling Stories Packed with Twists and Turns

    Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens.

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    19 prize-winning crime and mystery short stories from Daggers Drawn, edited by Maxim Jakubowski, are narrated by nine highly experienced voice actors. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss the fun of listening to stories published from 1985 to 2020, compiled by Maxim Jakubowski. While the deep tones of Stefan Rudnicki and John Lee may be the most familiar to listeners, all the narrators vocally embrace these stories filled with tantalizing twists and surprising conclusions. Revel in the mastery of short stories by outstanding writers of mysteries and thrillers.

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    Behind the Mic
    Behind the Mic
    Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile Editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. All in 6 minutes or less. It’s short, sweet, and just what your ears need.





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