Serpent's Tongue: Inspector Ikmen Mystery, Book 28 Audiobook
Serpent's Tongue is the twenty-eighth Inspector Ikmen mystery by Barbara Nadel, presented as an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Sean Barrett. Its Istanbul-set plot links two apparently separate deaths, drawing in Inspector Mehmet Süleyman and ex-inspector Çetin İkmen.
At a glance
- The twenty-eighth mystery featuring Çetin İkmen and Mehmet Süleyman.
- The story begins with two deaths in Istanbul: a woman bitten by a snake and a woman killed in a suspected terror attack.
- Unabridged audio presentation narrated by Sean Barrett.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A clearly stated running time and named narrator make it easier to judge the audiobook’s fit for a listening schedule.
- The Istanbul setting and linked-case mystery continue an established series for returning readers.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 58 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Sean Barrett |
| Author | Barbara Nadel |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Headline |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners following Barbara Nadel’s Inspector Ikmen series.
- Fans of Istanbul-set police and crime mysteries looking for a full-length unabridged audiobook.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a standalone story or a print or ebook edition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The listing shows an aggregate rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 130 ratings, with 67% five-star, 29% four-star and 4% three-star ratings. This indicates generally favourable ratings, but the figures do not explain listeners’ reasons or establish specific strengths or drawbacks of the narration or story.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 58 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates Serpent's Tongue?
The listed author is Barbara Nadel and the narrator is Sean Barrett.
Is this an unabridged audiobook?
Yes. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
What is the story about?
Inspector Mehmet Süleyman and ex-inspector Çetin İkmen investigate whether two deaths in different parts of Istanbul are connected.
