Strangers Behind Closed Doors: A Novel — Unabridged Audiobook
Strangers Behind Closed Doors: A Novel is an unabridged English audiobook by Catherine Adel West, narrated by Deanna Anthony. The thriller follows hotel concierge Giovanni Mason after her former friend vanishes, with a detective linking the case to other disappearances of Black women.
At a glance
- A missing-person thriller set around Chicago’s exclusive Ivory Hotel.
- The story centres on concierge Giovanni Mason, suspected after her former friend disappears, and Detective Redding Stark, who sees links to other cases involving Black women.
Reference price: £12.92
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The 11-hour, 35-minute unabridged audio edition gives listeners the full-length story in narrated form.
- The plot combines a hotel disappearance investigation with themes of privilege, power and betrayal.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 35 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Catherine Adel West |
| Narrator | Deanna Anthony, see all |
| Publisher | Park Row Books |
| Publication date | 9 Jun. 2026 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking an unabridged English crime thriller with a missing-person mystery and a woman-led investigation.
- Audiobook buyers who want a narrated story lasting 11 hours and 35 minutes.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a print or ebook edition, or a story outside the crime-thriller genre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Strangers Behind Closed Doors about?
Giovanni Mason, a hotel concierge, becomes a suspect after her former friend Natalie disappears. Detective Redding Stark investigates possible links to other disappearances of Black women.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The author is Catherine Adel West and the listed narrator is Deanna Anthony.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 35 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
It is listed as unabridged.
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