Blue Beach Audiobook by Karyn Parsons
Blue Beach is Karyn Parsons’s historical mystery audiobook, set in 1929 Santa Monica. Fifteen-year-old Blue Collins and her friend Ben find a murdered debutante, and their attempt to protect Ben draws them into a case entangled with racism and threats to their community.
At a glance
- Historical mystery featuring a teenage protagonist and a murder investigation.
- Set in 1929 Santa Monica against a community threatened by racism and local property pressure.
- Unabridged audio narrated by Imani Parks.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The mystery connects the investigation to the personal stakes of protecting Ben and the safety of Blue's community.
- The provided listening length offers a clear guide to the time commitment.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Karyn Parsons |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Imani Parks |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 47 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Publication date | June 9, 2026 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a historical mystery centered on a teenage protagonist.
- Readers interested in stories addressing racism and discrimination through a suspense plot.
- Buyers seeking an unabridged audiobook with a stated narrator and runtime.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, though the evidence is limited to a small number of ratings and includes some middle-category responses. That offers only a tentative indication of listener reception and does not identify specific strengths or complaints. Consider the historical-mystery premise and the stated runtime when judging whether it suits your listening preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Blue Beach?
The listing names Karyn Parsons as the author and Imani Parks as the narrator.
How long is the Blue Beach audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
What is Blue Beach about?
Set in 1929 Santa Monica, the story follows Blue Collins and Ben after they find a murdered debutante. Their effort to protect Ben leads Blue to investigate the killing amid racial prejudice and threats to her community.
Is this an abridged audiobook?
The listing describes the version as unabridged.
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