Audiobooks narrated by Kate Rudd

"Bookstore owner and mystery writer Samantha Washington comes to the aid of the cop who once arrested her own grandmother . . . Sam and Nana Jo are back in sleepy North Harbor, Michigan, where Sam is eagerly awaiting the publication of her first book. In search of more immediate excitement, Nana Jo hits the casino with her fellow Shady Acres Retirement Village gal pals—but they get more than they bargained for when they witness Detective Bradley Pitt decking mayoral candidate John Cloverton. As Sam well knows, mystery novels are full of brilliant detectives, genius sleuths, and hero cops. Detective Bradley Pitt—aka “Stinky Pitt”—is another story. In the past, the dull-witted detective has mistakenly accused members of Sam’s family for crimes they didn’t commit. Now, it’s his turn: when Cloverton turns up dead, he’s arrested. With his predilection for polyester, Pitt has been wanted by the fashion police for years, but Nana Jo knows her former elementary school math student would never commit murder—it doesn’t add up. Somebody’s framed the flatfoot to take a fall, and Sam and Nana Jo must step in to restore the reputation and good name of Detective Pitt."

V.M. Burns (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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Now We Run

"The past comes full circle with a vengeance in this blistering thriller from Joe Hart, Wall Street Journal bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of Or Else. Family advocate Nora McTavish is no stranger to hardship and meeting trauma head on—it's part of what drives her to fight on behalf of those in need. So when the opportunity arises to track down and confront the mother who abandoned her as a child she decides to face the past and slay her demons once and for all. But finding her mother is only the beginning of a journey that will take her from the gorgeous Gulf of California coastline, through the unforgiving desert of northern Mexico, and back to the mountains of Oregon—all in an effort to keep a young boy safe from an abusive father with unlimited resources and a wrath without bounds. Before long Nora will be forced to confront not only a ruthless killer hell-bent on her destruction, but also the landscape of her own ravaged heart. And only one thing is for certain—she will never be the same again."

Joe Hart (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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A Tourist's Guide to Murder

"While visiting the land of Miss Marple and Sherlock Holmes, bookstore owner and amateur sleuth Samantha Washington finds herself on a tragical mystery tour . . . Sam joins Nana Jo and her Shady Acres Retirement Village friends Irma, Dorothy, and Ruby Mae on a weeklong trip to London, England, to experience the Peabody Mystery Lovers Tour. The chance to see the sights and walk the streets that inspired Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle is a dream come true for Sam—and a perfect way to celebrate her new publishing contract as a mystery author. But between visits to Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel district and 221B Baker Street, Major Horace Peabody is found dead, supposedly of natural causes. Despite his employer’s unfortunate demise, the tour guide insists on keeping calm and carrying on—until another tourist on their trip also dies under mysterious circumstances. Now it’s up to Sam and the Shady Acres ladies to mix and mingle among their fellow mystery lovers, find a motive, and turn up a murderer . . . "

V.M. Burns (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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Bookmarked for Murder

"Amateur sleuth Samantha Washington’s shopping trip to Chicago takes a deadly detour when a man is murdered on her bus . . . After some post-Christmas retail therapy in the Windy City, mystery bookshop owner and historical whodunit novelist Sam Washington is returning home to North Harbor, Michigan, on a chartered bus. With Nana Jo and her gal pals Irma, Dorothy, and Ruby Mae from Shady Acres Retirement Village along for the ride, it's a lively trip. But one passenger is not so lively—a gentleman Irma befriended is found dead in his seat after an unscheduled stop. The ladies immediately shift gears to find out who punched his ticket, while Sam slips into the driver's seat to make sure Nana Jo and her crew steer clear of fatal conclusions . . ."

V.M. Burns (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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Wed, Read & Dead

"Bookstore owner Samantha Washington sells and solves mysteries in North Harbor, Michigan—including the murder of her mother's wedding planner . . . Sam's mother can't wait to wed her wealthy beau, Harold Robertson. The big mystery is how they're going to pull off a lavish wedding in three weeks. Harold's snobby sister-in-law proposes a solution: engage flamboyant wedding planner Lydia Lighthouse. But their beacon of hope quickly sends everyone into a blind rage, most of all the groom-to-be. So when the maddening micromanager is strangled with her own scarf, it's a shock, but not a surprise. It’s a case of art imitating life as Sam pens her next historical mystery set in England between the wars. Lady Daphne Marsh insists on marrying Lord James Browning on Christmas Eve, three weeks hence. But when the fop planning their wedding ends up with a knife in his back, she vows to nab the backstabber before she walks down the aisle. Meanwhile, when she’s not writing, Sam and her beloved and boisterous Nana Jo rush to shine a light on Lydia's killer—so her mother's new husband won't spend his honeymoon behind bars . . ."

V.M. Burns (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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A Katherine Reay Bookish Collection: Includes Lizzy and Jane, The Bronte Plot, and The Portrait of Emily Price

"Literature, love, and second chances collide in this beautifully crafted collection from award-winning author Katherine Reay. With heartfelt characters, classic literary nods, and evocative settings--from cozy Seattle kitchens to windswept English moors and sun-drenched Italian vineyards--these stand-alone novels explore what it means to find your way by going back to where it all began. Book One: Lizzy and Jane Estranged sisters. A faltering restaurant career. A return to family--and maybe even love. Chef Elizabeth Hughes has lost her spark, and when her sister Jane is diagnosed with cancer, Elizabeth heads home to care for her. What begins as a temporary visit becomes a life-altering season of healing, rediscovery, and a chance at romance with Jane's charming coworker, Nick. In the heart of family, food, and literature, can Lizzy become more than just Elizabeth again? Book Two: The Brontë Plot Lucy Alling sells rare books--but not always honestly. When her secrets are exposed, she loses everything. An unexpected invitation to join her ex-boyfriend's grandmother on a literary tour of England offers more than escape--it offers transformation. As they journey from London to Haworth, Lucy must face the truth about her past, her future, and what it really means to live like a Brontë heroine: brave, bold, and unafraid to begin again. Book Three: A Portrait of Emily Price Fix-it-all Emily Price knows how to repair anything--except her own heart. When Italian chef Ben Vassallo sweeps her off her feet, Emily says yes to love and a new life abroad. But once in Italy, her need to fix things threatens to unravel everything. In a world steeped in family tradition and long-held secrets, Emily learns that some things must be broken to be made beautiful again. For readers who adore emotional journeys, literary flair, and the kind of love that heals, the Katherine Reay bookish collection has your perfect next read. Each novel stands alone--but together, they form a tapestry of self-discovery, courage, and grace."

Katherine Reay (Author), Emily Sutton-Smith, Kate Rudd, Laura Kirman (Narrator)

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The Novel Art of Murder

"A bookstore owner tries to keep her grandmother from spending her golden years in an orange jumpsuit in a novel by the Agatha Award finalist. The small town of North Harbor, Michigan, is just not big enough for the two of them: flamboyant phony Maria Romanov and feisty Nana Jo. The insufferable Maria claims she's descended from Russian royalty and even had a fling with King Edward VIII back in the day. She’s not just a lousy liar, she's a bad actress, so when she nabs the lead in the Shady Acres Senior Follies—a part Nana Jo plays every year in their retirement village production—Nana Jo blows a gasket and reads her the riot act in front of everyone. Of course, when Maria is silenced with a bullet to the head, Nana Jo lands the leading role on the suspects list. Sam’s been writing her newest mystery, set in England between the wars, with her intrepid heroine Lady Daphne drawn into murder and scandal in the household of Winston Churchill. But now she has to prove that Nana Jo’s been framed. With help from her grandmother's posse of rambunctious retirees, Sam shines a spotlight on Maria’s secrets, hoping to draw the real killer out of the shadows…"

V.M. Burns (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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Read Herring Hunt

"Mystery bookstore owner Samantha Washington is about to find out it's not so easy to play Monday morning quarterback when it comes to murder… To the town of North Harbor, Michigan, MISU quarterback Dawson Alexander is a local hero. To Samantha Washington, owner of the Market Street Mysteries Bookstore, Dawson is more than a tenant—he’s like an adopted son. But to the police, he is their prime suspect after his ex-girlfriend is found murdered. It’s more than enough real-life drama for Sam to tackle, but her role as a mystery writer also calls. Returning to the English countryside between the wars, she finds Lady Daphne Marsh in quite the quandary. Someone has tried to murder the scandalous American divorcée Wallis Simpson, for whom Edward VIII so recently abdicated his throne. It seems finding a suspect is no small challenge when most of England has a motive… While Sam’s lawyer sister Jenna rushes in to build Dawson's defense, Sam and her lively grandmother, Nana Jo, huddle up to solve the mystery and blow the whistle on the real killer. With the tenacious members of the Sleuthing Senior Book Club eager to come off the sidelines, Sam and her team just might stop a killer from completing another deadly play…"

V.M. Burns (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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The If I Run Series: Books 1-3: If I Run, If I'm Found, and If I Live

"The truth can be dangerous--especially when it's buried. In the If I Run series by New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock, one woman's desperate quest for justice collides with a man's search for redemption in a gripping trilogy packed with heart-racing suspense, emotional depth, and faith-fueled resilience. Book One: If I Run She's innocent--but that won't save her. When Casey Cox discovers her best friend murdered, she knows two things: she didn't do it, and no one will believe her. With her DNA all over the crime scene, she runs. Dylan Roberts, a war-weary veteran turned investigator, is hired to track her down. But the more he learns, the less Casey looks like a killer--and the more he's willing to risk everything to uncover the truth. Book Two: If I'm Found Trust is dangerous. But so is standing by. Still on the run, Casey risks her freedom to protect a child in danger--and finds herself entangled in yet another injustice. Dylan, now secretly working to prove her innocence, must walk a tightrope between helping her and staying under the radar. Every step closer to the truth brings new threats--and new reasons to keep running. Book Three: If I Live They're almost out of time--and out of places to hide. As Casey's face appears on every screen, and her enemies close in, she and Dylan must stay one step ahead while gathering the final pieces of evidence. But exposing the truth could cost them their lives. In this explosive finale, survival isn't the only thing at stake--their future is too. With over 450,000 copies sold, the If I Run series delivers unforgettable characters, breakneck pacing, and a powerful message of hope. Perfect for fans of Lisa Harris, Lynette Eason, and suspense that cuts straight to the soul."

Terri Blackstock (Author), Kate Rudd, Nan Gurley (Narrator)

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The Dollmaker

"No one is safe. Not when The Dollmaker lurks in the shadows. Dawn Hildegard’s dream is to become a doctor, but for a woman in the 1920s, this is no easy task. When her best friend Rose is kidnapped by “The Dollmaker,” a crazed serial killer who creates “art” from his victim’s bodies, she drops everything to find her. With the help of a handsome new acquaintance and his mysterious brother, Dawn investigates the fascinating case: Women found dead at the scene—their limbs skillfully removed, only to later be found stitched back together, suspended in doll-like positions throughout town in a grotesque display. While following the trail of clues, Dawn can’t help her growing affection for the brothers, or her sense of unease. The Hemsworth brothers share dark secrets, and both have ties to one of the victims. With time running out, Dawn must use her wits and medical knowledge to find Rose before it’s too late. And before she becomes The Dollmaker’s next victim."

Morgan Shamy (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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Wyndclyffe: A Novel

"The mysteries of a remote estate lead a young woman down a twisted path in this gripping gothic thriller from the Edgar Award–winning author of Or Else. After a car accident took the lives of both her parents, Mira Caine's transition to adulthood was hard and fast. Solely responsible for the welfare of her intellectually disabled younger brother, she's searching for a better life for them both when she's approached by an enigmatic woman with an offer that seems like the answer to their problems. Allison Wyndclyffe, the young heir to an enormous fortune who's suffered her own trauma, is in need of a mentor and companion. Isolated on an island in the St. Lawrence River lies the Wyndclyffe estate—beautiful but possessing a dark and complicated legacy. As Mira settles in and befriends her troubled charge, she quickly learns her new home is full of questions that no one wants to answer. What caused Allison's father to murder his wife and almost kill his daughter? How is the tragedy connected to the arcane writings Mira stumbles across? And why do parts of the island feel strangely familiar to her? As more of the sprawling manor's secrets are revealed through Allison's damaged psyche, Mira's sense of time and self begin to erode. Before long she will come face-to-face with the unspeakable truth at the heart of Wyndclyffe, and not everyone will make it off the island alive. Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus's The Cousins and Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Edgar Award–winning and Wall Street Journal–bestselling author Joe Hart's Wyndclyffe is a taut, multilayered mystery that pulls you in and won't let go."

Joe Hart (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator)

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Her Sister’s Death

"A January 2023 Once Upon a Book Club Pick 'You'll get nothing done until you've reached the end of this excellent book.' ―Lisa Regan, USA Today and WSJ bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn series '[A] riveting tale . . .' ―Library Journal She wanted the truth. She should have known better. When her sister is found dead in a Baltimore hotel room, reporter Val Ritter's world is turned upside down. An empty pill bottle at the scene leads the police to believe the cause of death is suicide. With little more than her own conviction, Val teams up with Terry Martin, a retired detective who has his own personal interest in the case, to prove that something more sinister is possible. In 1921, Bridget Wallace, a guest on the brink of womanhood, is getting ready to marry an eligible older man. But what seems like a comfortable match soon takes a dark turn. Does the illustrious history of the stately Franklin hotel hide another, lesser known history of death?"

K. L. Murphy (Author), Curt Bonnem, Kate Rudd, Rachel Fulginiti (Narrator)

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