Jean-Marc Berne is the perfect narrator for this punch-packing tale of how, on the death of his daughter, Mario plunges to ever more horrifying depths as he seeks to clear his debts and save his marriage. Berne's narration is spot-on, expertly using accents to differentiate the characters. Notably, his authentic narration of the Spanish sentences and paragraphs helps set the scenes. This is particularly the case with his use of a strong Spanish accent to voice Mario, reinforcing some key points in Mario's character. While some passages in Spanish may be difficult for non-Spanish speakers to follow (because the audio is not as easy to translate as print would be), this doesn't detract from the overall power of the harrowing story.
Pub Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Duration: 10 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668605691
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A hair-raising horror thriller.
Lindsey Dorcus amps up the thrills of Keane’s debut folk horror work with her chilling delivery. Having grown up in generational poverty, Lou finally lands her dream job. Dorcus captures Lou’s surprise when her boss tasks her to evaluate property in Appalachian Ohio. While at the remote site, mysterious events cause Lou’s anxiety to escalate. Dorcus effectively uses dramatic pauses and gasps when Lou sees strange effigies in the woods, speeds up her pace when Lou is pursued, and pulls back when Lou is drugged. As Lou is driven to the brink of madness, Dorcus closes with an energized fury. Excerpts from a murder podcast and text messages add spice to the production.
A hair-raising horror thriller.Pub Date: April 14, 2026
Duration: 4 hrs, 56 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250435965
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: July 21, 2026
Patterson drops listeners into a world of supernatural thrills.
Courtney Patterson vividly narrates this horror novel. In the fictional town of Cold Harbor, Long Island, a centuries-old monster lives in a creepy mansion. Three neighbors become involved with her just as she needs to renew her powers through horrific acts. Two of the women’s children band together with a local housekeeper to defeat the monster. Patterson creates a unique voice for each character, performing Icelandic and Long Island accents, wealthy hauteur, and working-class desperation. She also captures the fear of children who are facing both metaphorical and literal demons. Her renditions are captivating.
Patterson drops listeners into a world of supernatural thrills.Pub Date: April 14, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 26 mins
DD ISBN: 9781488237287
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2026
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