The raging, very human voice of a surreal future that might be just around the corner.
What would happen if one’s body wasn’t under one’s control? Narrator Sophie Amoss provides a noirlike tone for Julia, a down-on-her-luck gamer hired by a global tech giant to handle the AI controls implanted in a comatose man who must be transported across the country. In this swirling, satirical, and somehow darkly realistic tale, Amoss follows the narrative of a woman dealing with a misfit crew of AI designers who can hardly get the body to sit up straight. Graham Halstead, John Pirhalla, and Dan Bittner create a 21st-century chorus in alternate chapters titled “You” that describe the inner workings, fantasies, and fears of a shattered consciousness.
The raging, very human voice of a surreal future that might be just around the corner.Pub Date: June 30, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 31 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063398498
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: today
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 2026
Even as Poppy's reality devolves into body horror, Wilson's detachment keeps listeners hooked on every word.
Mara Wilson voices the unemotional Poppy Stringer in this nightmarish thrill ride. Poppy is an influencer by day, grave robber by night. She is willing to steal any body—even that of her favorite deceased pop star, Eddie Michaels—in order to fund her lifestyle. But when Eddie's body reanimates, Poppy is forced to face the consequences. Wilson creates the perfect flat affect for Poppy, keeping her voice so dry that it snaps. Whether Poppy is scrolling social media sites, lying to morgue workers, or dealing with a corpse, Wilson’s delivery is cool, calm, and collected.
Even as Poppy's reality devolves into body horror, Wilson's detachment keeps listeners hooked on every word.Pub Date: July 7, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs, 5 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250446992
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: today
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
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