In the mind-bending Mirage, Gregory Peck finds himself in a blacked-out office building with no memory of the past two years. The mysterious Diane Baker seems to know him well, and he hires PI Walter Matthau to discover why sinister gunmen are shadowing him. Suave ‘60s storytelling with a Hitchcockian feel.
Check It Out Category: Picks by Cathleen
Cathleen’s Pick: The House of Silk
Calling all Baker Street Irregulars! Anthony Horowitz’s The House of Silk, a new exploit of Sherlock Holmes, lives up to the high standard of the original stories. Derek Jacobi is perfect as the voice of Dr. Watson, and the twisty mystery is one of the most complex and harrowing yet.
Cathleen’s Pick: After the Golden Age
Imagine if The Incredibles had a grown daughter without any superpowers, and you’ll have an idea of Celia West’s life. After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn is a fast-paced, sarcastic adventure of one woman with extraordinary family issues. Great escapist fun that’s perfect for shaking up your usual reading.
Cathleen’s Pick: Sita Sings the Blues
Sita Sings the Blues is a flash of genius that paints the story of Ramayana with 1920s early jazz. Artist Nina Paley intercuts a modern American break-up story with Hindu mythology and brings them to life in an unusual blend of animation styles. Bold, brilliant, and weirdly charming.
Cathleen’s Pick: Great Classic Mysteries
The intellectual gamesmanship of modern detective tales can be traced to many of the stories featured in Great Classic Mysteries. Twelve iconic investigations will immerse you in intrigue and test your powers of deduction. Excellent performances by audio all-stars including Simon Vance and Simon Prebble make this collection one not to miss.