Mystery Series on Audio

Anna Pigeon mysteries  by Nevada Barr (narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat)
Meet Anna Pigeon, a U.S. Park Ranger heroine, a larger-than-life woman whose contradictory thoughts and feelings mirror those of many readers, thus appealing to them on a visceral level. Each book in the series can stand alone as a mystery.

Cat Who mysteries  by Lilian Jackson Braun (narrated by: George Guidall)
A cozy series that features newspaperman-turned-philanthropist James (Qwill) Qwilleran and the antics of his delightful Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. Koko appears to have psychic powers, sensing evil and death in his environs, but is otherwise an intelligent, curious male, who "helps" Qwill solve crimes by knocking surprisingly pertinent books off the shelves, stealing items, and more. Yum Yum, the coy, more demure female, is a playful kleptomaniac. Between them, they help Qwill unravel the characters and clues involved in the latest crime.

Mrs. Murphy mysteries  by Rita Mae Brown (narrated by: Kate Forbes)
Mary Minor Haristeen, postmistress of scenic Crozet, Virginia, joins forces with her willful cat, Mrs. Murphy, and her Welsh corgi, Tucker, to investigate unforgettable whodunits. Written with her feline co-author, Sneaky Pie Brown.

Catering mysteries  by Diane Mott Davidson (narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat)
Whether in her role as mother or chef, Goldy sparkles. Her ability to juggle her real jobs – not to mention the murder investigations she tends to get embroiled in – and her personal life – with her husband, son, and numerous friends – give her a very human appeal. And don’t forget all of those delicious recipes that come as part of the package.

Stephanie Plum mysteries  by Janet Evanovich (narrated by: C.J. Critt)
Featuring bounty-hunter-in-training Stephanie Plum, often assisted by her eccentric grandmother and assorted and equally incompetent friends and co-workers. Wacky humor, sassy, "smart-mouthed" banter and a somewhat sketchy mystery, which seems to grow from the attempt to capture the latest bail-bond jumpers combine to make these delightful stories set in Trenton, N.J., a must-read series.

Hannah Swensen mysteries  by Joanne Fluke (narrated by: Suzanne Toren)
Take one amateur sleuth. Mix in some eccentric Minnesota locals. Add a generous dollop of crackling suspense, and you've got the recipe for this delicious mystery series featuring Hannah Swensen, the red-haired, cookie-baking heroine whose gingersnaps are almost as tart as her mouth and whose penchant for solving crime is definitely stirring things up.

Southern Sisters mysteries  by Anne George (narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister)
Practical, petite ex-schoolteacher Patricia Anne and amiable, ample-bodied, and outrageous Mary Alice are sisters, yet sibling rivalry has survived decades of good-natured disagreement about everything from husbands to hair color. Join them as they follow clues and find themselves in wacky situations.

Mrs. Pollifax mysteries  by Dorothy Gilman (narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat)
A vivacious sixty-something New Jersey suburban housewife, now widowed and with grown children leading lives of their own, decides to inject a bit of excitement into her life and applies for a position with the CIA as a courier. Her missions take her to the most intriguing spots all over the globe, and she enlists highly unlikely allies along the way.

Kinsey Millhone mysteries  by Sue Grafton (narrated by: Mary Peiffer)
Meet Kinsey – tough, stubborn, self-assured loner with a sense of humor, a female private investigator, working out of Santa Teresa, California. By setting her books in the 1980's, Grafton requires Kinsey to employ the traditional skills of the gumshoe – solid investigative techniques – without reliance on modern conveniences such as the Internet or cell phones. Otherwise known as the Alphabet Mysteries, these begin with A is for Alibi.

Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee mysteries  by Tony Hillerman (narrated by: George Guidall)
Richly evocative mysteries set on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico. Navajo Tribal Policemen Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, who appear in all titles, usually singly but sometimes together, in stories that reveal their contrasting skills and styles as well as the details of Indian life, past and present, and the exploration of Indian customs and rituals. Each title focuses on a particular belief or ceremony, providing insight into the traditions of Indians in the Southwest.

Deborah Knott mysteries  by Margaret Maron (narrated by: C.J. Critt)
Humor, family, and a strong sense of place in her native North Carolina characterize Margaret Maron's award-winning series featuring Judge Deborah Knott. Evocative and nostalgic in tone, these leisurely paced investigative stories draw from the past – family histories and secrets – as they reflect current issues that affect the state and area.

Precious Ramotswe mysteries  by Alexander McCall-Smith (narrated by: Lisette Lecat)
The inquisitive Mma Ramotswe decides to open Botswana's only female-led private detective agency and, against all odds, begins to establish a reputation for solving minor crimes and strange occurrences.

Amelia Peabody Emerson mysteries  by Elizabeth Peters (narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat)
Set in turn-of-the-20th-century Egypt, these are detail-laden, historically rich, densely written, complex (in terms of story and structure) mysteries with more than a touch of romance.

Eve Dallas mysteries  by J.D. Robb (narrated by: Cristine McMurdo-Wallis)
The time is mid-21st century, and tough super-cop Lieutenant Dallas continues to control New York City's chaos with faulty, outdated equipment while bringing the scum of the Earth to justice.


Note: Wake County may not own every title in the series on audio