...of Japan to the even more circumscribed life on the island.Khan: Empire of silver, by Conn Iggulden, read by Richard Ferrone. Opening after the death of Genghis, this follows his son and successor, Ogedai, who seems more interested in...

...unlikeable characters, whom Timson brings to life with a dark zeal. "The Gutter and the Grave," by Ed McBain, read by Richard Ferrone. Detective Matt Cordell used to be sober and good at his job, but since he caught his wife cheating on him, his...

...rewarding reading for those who like untangling twisted threads of plot. "Fallen Idols," by J.F. Freedman, read by Richard Ferrone. Tragedy strikes archaeologists Walt and Jocelyn Gaines during the excavation of a new site: They are ambushed by...

...destined to be Emperor someday. Through them, Caenis' life will change. "Keeping Watch," by Laurie King, read by Richard Ferrone In this suspense-filled story, Vietnam veteran Allen Carmichael has found his calling rescuing women and children...