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A River in the Sky: A Novel Audiobook
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“Between Amelia Peabody and Indiana Jones, it’s Amelia—in wit and daring—by a landslide.”
—New York Times Book Review
Intrepid archaeologist and superior sleuth Amelia Peabody returns in A River in the Sky. In this breathtaking new adventure, New York Times bestselling Grand Master Elizabeth Peters transports the indomitable Amelia and her family, the Emersons, from their usual milieu, early twentieth-century Egypt, to an exciting—and dangerous—new locale: Palestine! A tale full of atmosphere, intrigue, and thrills, A River in the Sky is further proof that “Peters has few rivals” (Houston Chronicle).
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"Elizabeth Peters was entertaining as usual with a mystery set, no in Egypt, but in Jerusalem. Emerson, Peabody, Ramses, David, Nefret, Daoud, Selim and other minor characters were there in the good guys corner. Opposite them in the bad guys corner were a motley crew of thieves, rascals, opportunists, philanderers, spies and the downright evil ones. Set on the eve of WWI, the novel explores some of the reasons behind the looming war, although it primarily focuses on the tensions between the various religious groups in Jerusalem and the concerns with appropriate archeological procedure which leads to death, kidnapping, and espionage. An entrancing story, quick read, fun as always to read of the divergent, but harmonious (for the most part) characters."
— Sharon (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Delightful…Once again MWA Grandmaster Peters uses vivid settings, sharp characterizations, and deft dialogue to transport the reader to another time and place.”
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“Barbara Rosenblat’s unsurpassed performance scintillates once again. The many characters’ distinctive voices profoundly contrast in tonal range and quality while retaining a sensitive awareness of age, sex, culture, and nationality. Rosenblat never ceases to amaze…Flawless.”
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“Audie Award winner Barbara Rosenblat adeptly portrays the various characters, excelling especially in the role of Amelia, whose strength of purpose she emphasizes with crisp, sure diction, and a commanding tone. Rosenblat further ensures listeners miss none of Peters’ literary humor. Highly recommended.”
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“As always, the humor boosts the action and gives the intrigue an exciting edge.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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A New York Times bestseller
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
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A Washington Post bestseller
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller
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A Los Angeles Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
A River in the Sky Listener Reviews
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Margaret Meyer, 5/7/2023
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" Love the humour, love the characters and love the store!! Love Amelia’s stubbornly and how she claims to know have suspected who the killers were the hole time. Love how Emerson claim to never shout or lose his temper. And I love that a parasol is not just useful for a sun shade. "
— Star15, 10/26/2021 -
" This is the newest in the series but takes place chronologically earlier than several recent entries. Peabody and Emerson are in fine form and I liked it but found it less satisfactory that if it was a chronological continuation. However, placing the Emersons in Jerusalem instead of Egypt was an interesting diversion. "
— Patricia, 2/19/2014 -
" I was interested in the description of Port Said as that is the port from where I toured to Giza to enter one of the Pyramids last Thanksgiving! "
— Raymond, 2/9/2014 -
" This book was as good this time as the last. Very good. "
— Anita, 2/1/2014 -
" I'm a fan of this series and this installation did not disappoint. I do hope that Elizabeth Peters would add other "filler" books to the total series. "
— Tara, 1/26/2014 -
" Fun reunion with my favorite fictional family. Just pure entertainment, not much more. "
— Stephanie, 1/23/2014 -
" I can't wait!! I hope it's set after Ramses and nefret are married... "
— Emilie[-MLE-], 1/22/2014 -
" Even Elizabeth Peters recognizes that her cast of characters has grown out of all possibility of control, which explains why she's writing in flashback now. Set somewhere between Guardian of the Horizon and Falcon at the Portal, A River in the Sky can't help but be something of a place holder - after all, if anything really monumental happened here, it would have to be worked into the alread-established Emerson chronology. Still, it's nice to see pre-marriage Ramses gadding about and hear the Professor's diatribes about the Holy Land - but, sadly, nostalgia can't quite carry the plot. Skip this one, and go back and read He Shall Thunder in the Sky again. "
— Jennifer, 1/18/2014 -
" There wasn't much there there overall, but I enjoyed the Ramses sections a lot. "
— victoria.p, 1/15/2014 -
" I do love Emerson and Peabody. This time their 'little investigations' take them to Jerusalem where Ramses is kidnapped and Emerson single handedly quells a religious riot. Such fun! "
— Louise, 12/20/2013 -
" An Amelia Peabody mystery that doesn't take place in Egypt -- it was okay but not great. The mystery wasn't all that intriguing. Not a book I would highly recommend and I have enjoyed several others. "
— Ellen, 12/10/2013 -
" This was a fun read. Very easy and fast paced as well. "
— Susan, 12/5/2013 -
" A genuinly charming book for those who like Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes but it's just not my thing. "
— Christy, 12/2/2013 -
" Loved this latest Peabody adventure. It's set in Palestine just before WW I, and it was interesting to observe the seeds for much of the current (chronic) unrest in the area. "
— Alison, 11/8/2013 -
" Excellent Emmerson/Peabody fun. Full of humor and grinning moments of pure joy. Peters is at her best here, even if the mystery gets a little lost in the proceedings. I like this series because of the characters after all! "
— Lori, 11/5/2013 -
" Ending seemed quick, but it's classic Amelia Peabody fun. "
— Sonja, 10/25/2013 -
" Audio-Oh, Elizabeth Peters-I love you, and Barbara Rosenblatt-you are a goddess! "
— Elsa, 10/4/2013 -
" As with all Amelia Peabody books this was a fun and great read. I am glad that Elizabeth Peters has decided to go back and fill in some of the empty "season" of exploring. This one was also fun for me since I have visited many of the sites mentioned in Palestine (Israel). "
— Douglas, 7/15/2013 -
" Not her very best Amelia book - but a nice visit back in time with the family I've grown to love. Enjoyed the Jerusalem tidbits. "
— Toby, 7/1/2013 -
" A lovely little pleasure read that makes me want to wrap a turban aroumd my head and jump on a camel. "
— Angie, 6/12/2013 -
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Diana Helms, 5/3/2013
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" Amelia Peabody #19! Nice to revisit the Emerson's and get filled in on a period of time that wasn't addressed in previous books. "
— Pam, 1/24/2013 -
" This is another great Elizabeth Peters books. "
— Susan, 1/21/2013 -
" I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!! Another Amelia Peabody book! Due out 4/6! "
— Sandy, 12/6/2012 -
" The latest in a long series of Egyptologist mysteries. Eileen & I have found that they are something we can both read and enjoy, as well as share as books on CD on car trips. This one was par for the course. "
— Lee, 7/16/2012 -
" Time marches on, and now we're in 1910. Set in the Palestine of the English, a messy Levantine time for this place, with characters familiar and (some) recycled. Not that I didn't enjoy every page! "
— Susan, 3/29/2012 -
" goes back a few years out of sequence, and takes place in Israel, not Egypt "
— Gerry, 8/29/2011 -
" Really 2 1/2 stars - l really like this series but this entry didn't have much "mystery" more spy thriller. "
— Leslie, 5/30/2011 -
" I love the Amelia Peabody series and hadn't remembered reading this before. As usual, despite the fact it is so formulaic, I just gallop happily through them. Had a nice read with this. "
— Rdonn, 5/19/2011 -
" A British multilingual philologist with a familial background in archaeology and way too many morals to be a Victorian political spy? MARRY ME. "
— Nat, 5/4/2011 -
" Ending seemed quick, but it's classic Amelia Peabody fun. "
— Sonja, 4/25/2011 -
" while an enjoyable read, this book doesn't take place in Egypt, and focuses more on the story, and less on the archaeology. I had hoped for a more in-depth exploration of the history and excavations of the region. On the whole, though, still a well-written book. "
— Josabry, 4/22/2011 -
" Really liked the first book in this series. Picked this book up as a early readers version at ALA. Struggled to finish it with my daughter, just didn't seem to be going anywhere. "
— Laryn, 4/16/2011 -
" Loved this latest Peabody adventure. It's set in Palestine just before WW I, and it was interesting to observe the seeds for much of the current (chronic) unrest in the area. "
— Alison, 3/31/2011 -
" I love this series but this one was pretty ho-hum. Peters didn't seem to have her heart in it and it felt rushed. Fan fiction? "
— Mary, 3/30/2011 -
" I usually enjoy these characters even if the story winds up being close to the same. But this time I was really bored with the book. Not sure why. "
— Rebecca, 2/19/2011 -
" I love this series. But this book seemed short. I highly recommend the series though "
— Emily, 2/16/2011 -
" The latest in a long series of Egyptologist mysteries. Eileen & I have found that they are something we can both read and enjoy, as well as share as books on CD on car trips. This one was par for the course. "
— Lee, 1/29/2011
About Elizabeth Peters
Elizabeth Peters (1927–2013) was a pen name of Barbara Mertz, who earned her PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago’s famed Oriental Institute. Over the course of her fifty-year career she wrote more than seventy mystery and suspense novels and three nonfiction books on Egypt, of which many were New York Times bestsellers. She was the recipient of numerous writing awards, including grandmaster and lifetime achievement awards from the Mystery Writers of America, Malice Domestic, and Bouchercon. In 2012 she was given the first Amelia Peabody Award, created in her honor and named after her major fictional character, at the Malice Domestic convention. She also wrote books under the names Barbara Mertz and Barbara Michaels.
About Barbara Rosenblat
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.