Over Her Dead Body

Imogen Church’s narration is the standout here, and she elevates *Over Her Dead Body* from a solid thriller to something genuinely immersive. Her delivery of Ruth’s unraveling psyche is haunting—especially when she switches between ruthless investigator and trembling survivor in a single sentence. The pacing is relentless, but not in a way that feels artificial; Garbett trusts the reader to sit with the discomfort of a case that drags you backward into Ruth’s past, and Church’s performance mirrors that tension. That said, the audiobook’s biggest weakness is its reliance on Ruth as the sole emotional anchor. The killer’s perspective is teased but never fully fleshed out, leaving the final confrontation feeling rushed compared to the meticulous buildup. The production is clean, but the audiobook’s 14-hour runtime demands a listener willing to commit to Ruth’s emotional whiplash. If you’re looking for a thriller that refuses to let you turn away, this one delivers—but be prepared for the psychological fallout.