November 2023 MBR The Audiobook Shelf

The Audiobook Shelf

One
Eve Smith, author
Rose Robinson, narrator
Isis Publishing
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print, Inc.
www.ulverscroft.com
9781399153584, $103.95, MP3-CD (10 Hours 50 Minutes)

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-r-j-smith/1100485492

Synopsis: One law. One child. Seven million crimes.

Climate emergency has spawned a one-child policy in the UK, ruthlessly enforced by a totalitarian regime. Compulsory abortion of 'excess' pregnancies and mandatory contraceptive implants are now the norm.

Kai is a 25-year-old 'baby reaper', working for the Ministry of Population and Family Planning. If any of her assigned families attempt to exceed their child quota, she ensures they pay the price. Until she discovers that an illegal sibling on her Ministry hit-list is hers. And to protect her parents from severe penalties, she must secretly investigate before anyone else finds out. Kai's hunt for her sister unearths much more than a dark family secret.

As she stumbles across a series of heinous crimes perpetrated by the people she trusted most, she makes a catastrophic discovery that could bring down the government -- and tear her family apart!

Critique: A combination of medical thriller, political extrapolation, and dystopian science fiction, "One" by author Eve Smith is brought to life in a true theatre of the mind experience by the narrative storytelling talents of vocal actress Rose Robinson. This flawless, complete and unabridged audio production from Isis Publishing is especially and unreservedly recommended for both personal and community library audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: Eve Smith (https://www.evesmithauthor.com) writes speculative fiction, mainly about the things that scare her. Eve's debut novel The Waiting Rooms, is set in the aftermath of an antibiotic resistance crisis and was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize First Novel Award.

Editorial Note #2: There is a lengthy list of audio books narrated by Rose Robinson at https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Rose+Robinson

77 North
D. L. Marshall, author
David Morley Hale, narrator
Isis Publishing
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print, Inc.
www.ulverscroft.com
9781399153881, $122.95, MP3-CD (14 Hours 30 minutes)

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/77-north-d-l-marshall/1143313493

Synopsis: John Tyler has gone rogue, pursuing an international vendetta against those responsible for killing his brother. But now he is lured back by the CIA for one final mission.

Simple, for a man like Tyler: journey to an old Soviet-era hotel in the frozen wastes of Siberia to obtain information from a Russian scientist about a double agent within NATO. But strange things are afoot, events related to the hotel's grisly past and the KGB's Cold war experiments into psychic phenomena.

Unexplained deaths revolve around the scientist, and with enemies from Tyler's own past emerging, he must fight to keep the man alive. But a killer stalks the hotel's dilapidated corridors, able, apparently, to kill through concrete walls and sealed doors.

As Tyler homes in on the double agent, he quickly realises nothing is as it seems, and his own past is coming back to haunt him...

Critique: Action-adventure suspense thriller fiction at its very best, this complete and unabridged audio book edition of "77 North" by D. L. Marshall is vividly narrated by the vocal talents and performance of David Morley Hale. The result is a fully entertaining and highly recommended pick for personal and community library audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: D. L. Marshall (https://www.canelo.co/authors/d-l-marshall) was born and raised in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Influenced by the dark industrial architecture, steep wooded valleys, and bleak Pennine moors, he writes thrillers tinged with horror, exploring the impact of geography and isolation. In 2016 he pitched at Bloody Scotland. In 2018 he won a Northern Writers' Award for his thriller novel Anthrax Island.

Editorial Note #2: David Morley Hale (https://www.davidmorleyhale.com) is a very versatile voice actor with a soft Lancastrian natural accent but with a strong facility for characterisations and a warm, reassuring natural read. Many years experience in professional theatre and as a skilled musician ensure performances are realistic, natural and with an ear attuned to the aural medium.

The Grave Robber
Darynda Jones, author
Lorelei King, narrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9781501207884, $9.99, MP3-CD (3 Hours 5 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Grave-Robber-Charley-Davidson-Novella/dp/1501207881

Synopsis: Eric Vause is done. -- He is done with ghosts. Done with hellhounds. And definitely done with asshole demons, mostly because he'd been possessed by one. Even now, five years later, the rage he absorbed from the creature has yet to wane, so he decides a road trip is in order.

Surely some cool air, great scenery, and a case of Dos Equis will shake things loose. But unfortunately, supernatural events happen everywhere. When he meets up with a friend whose partner's daughter needs help with a pest problem (aka, a ghost). So Eric takes that as his cue to leave. -- Until he sees her.

He can tell Halle's house isn't the only thing that is haunted. The hopelessness behind her eyes tugs at something deep inside him. Something all too familiar. The fact that she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen has nothing to do with his change of heart. And he vows to leave her in his rearview the minute he takes care of the poltergeist. Then again, vows were never his strong suit.

Critique: Flawless performed by vocal actress Lorelei King, "Every 1001 Dark Nights" is a novella by Darynda Jones that is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's fantasy world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's fantasy adventure series starring Charley Davidson's adventures and misadventures with the supernatural. This complete and unabridged audio book edition from Brilliance Audio is highly recommended for both personal and community library Fantasy Fiction audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: Darynda Jones (http://www.daryndajones.com) has won numerous awards for her work, including a prestigious RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier, and her books have been translated into 17 languages. As a born storyteller, Darynda grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, certain they went away the better for it. She penned the international bestselling Charley Davidson series and is currently working on several beloved projects, most notably the Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series with St. Martin's Press and the Betwixt and Between Series of paranormal women's fiction.

Editorial Note #2: Lorelei King (https://www.loreleiking.com/audiobooks.html) is one of the most successful and accomplished American actresses working in the UK today, appearing in numerous films from Hollywood blockbusters such as 'Notting Hill' and 'The Saint,' to British independent films, such as 'House of Mirth,' '24 Hours in London,' and 'Suzie Gold.' Most recently she can be heard in the role of spaceship's computer MUTHUR in 'Alien: Covenant'.

The Court of Shadows
Victor Dixen, author
Carlotta Brentan, illustrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9781799798477, $29.99, MP3-CD (12 Hours 35 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Court-Shadows-Vampyria-Saga/dp/179979847X

Synopsis: Louis XIV transformed from the Sun King into the King of Shadows when he embraced immortality and became the world's first vampire. For the last three centuries, he has been ruling the kingdom from the decadent Court of Shadows in Versailles, demanding the blood of his subjects to sate his nobles' thirst and maintain their loyalty.

In the heart of rural France, commoner Jeanne Froidelac witnesses the king's soldiers murder her family and learns of her parents' role in a brewing rebellion involving the forbidden secrets of alchemy. To seek her revenge, Jeanne disguises herself as an aristocrat and enrolls in a prestigious school for aspiring courtiers. She soon finds herself at the doors of the palace of Versailles.

But Jeanne, of course, is no aristocrat. She dreams not of court but of blood. The blood of a king.

Critique: Highly recommended for community library fantasy audio book collections, and of particular appeal and specific interest to fans of the vampire novel, novelist Victor Dixen's "The Court of Shadows" is the first of a 'Vampyria Saga', a two volume audio book series from Brilliance Audio. Complete and unabridged, "The Court of Shadows" is brilliantly narrated by Carlotte Bentan whose vocal performance brings the story to life in a true theatre of the mind experience and will leave the listener eagerly looking toward the second volume of this outstanding historical fantasy series. .

Editorial Note #1: Two-time winner of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire, Victor Dixen stands at the forefront of French fantasy. His acclaimed series include Animale, Phobos, Cogito, Extincta, and Vampyria. A nomadic writer, he has lived in Paris, Dublin, Singapore, New York, and now Washington, DC, drawing inspiration from the promises of the future as much as the ghosts of the past. He has a fascinating website at www.victordixen.com.

Editorial Note #2: Carlotta Brentan (http://carlottabrentan.com) is New York based, Meisner trained actor, award-winning audiobook narrator & producer working in theater, audiobooks, film, commercials, and voice-over projects.

Androne
Dwain Worrell, author
Gary Tidemann, illustrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9798400132308, $19.99, MP3-CD (11 Hours 45 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Androne-Dwain-Worrell/dp/B0BMDC6CWG

Synopsis: In one terrifying event called the Ninety-Nine, all major military installations on earth were eviscerated. But by whom? Foreign powers, AIs, ETs? Every conceivable adversary was ruled out. Reeling from massive casualties and amid hundreds of conspiracy theories, humanity creates Andrones: bipedal android drones piloted remotely by soldiers who will never again need to be on the field of battle. Newly minted Androne pilot Sergeant Paxton Ares has now been deployed into a fight against an enemy no one understands or has ever seen.

Passing mostly uneventful days patrolling an unidentified desert, Paxton spends time communicating with his pregnant girlfriend back home and reflecting on his impending fatherhood. But as he is drawn deeper into military camaraderie and begins quickly rising up the ranks on the strength of his father's military legacy, Paxton starts to question the swirling rumors about the nature of the conflict. What he's encountered in the shifting dunes (something inexplicable, indomitable) fills him with the fear that whatever is out there is destined to win.

Whether it's curiosity, ambition, or a newfound paternal instinct, Paxton has a driving need to understand the dangerous truths of this strange, invisible war. And the choices he must make have the power to change everything.

Critique: Riveting science fiction at its very best, "Androne" by novelist Dwain Worrell is brought vividly to life by the impressive narrative storytelling skills of vocal actor Gary Tidemann in this complete and unabridged audio book edition from Brillance audio. Simply stated, "Androne" is a prized pick for both personal and community library Science Fiction audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: Dwain Worrell (www.dwainworrell.com) is a filmmaker, Chinese interpreter, and novelist. The Barbadian native now works as a film and television writer and producer in Los Angeles. His writing credits include Marvel's Iron Fist, CBS's Fire Country, and the Disney+ series National Treasure, among others.

Editorial Note #2: Gary Tidemann (https://www.garytiedemann.com) is a bilingual, half-Cuban, half-dude from L.A. who learned how to act in the studios and improv, sketch comedy and theatre stages of Chicago.

The Wedding Shake-Up
JJ Knight, author
Kendra Kenneth, narrator
Victor Quixabas, narrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9781491555071, $19.99, MP3-CD, (8 Hours 30 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Shake-up-Meet-Cute/dp/1491555076

Synopsis: A destination wedding on La Jarra Island for Tillie James's sister has its drawbacks: hair-wrecking ocean spray and pincher crabs. And its perks: sexy, hotheaded beachfront bartender Gabe Landers, who brings out the competitive streak in fellow drinkslinger Tillie. When the rivals get together for a cocktail-making challenge, the blend is pure bliss, leaving them shaken and stirred.

The spirited blue-eyed tourist from Georgia makes Gabe's head spin faster than his signature drink, the mermaid sunrise. But he's determined not to obsess because out-of-towner love stories never last. Tillie agrees. They'll just enjoy each other for now and make a clean break. No strings. No attachments. No chance. But when Tillie's kiss goodbye comes with an invitation for Gabe to visit Atlanta, he can't resist. As fate has it, it's home to a heartbreaking piece of his own past.

As Tillie and Gabe face new challenges, destiny could tear them apart -- or turn an intoxicating romance on the rocks into more than they ever expected!

Critique: Of special interest to fans of romance comedy, this complete and unabridged audio book edition of "The Wedding Shake-Up" by J. J. Knight is impressively narrated by the vocal performances of Kendra Kenneth and Victor Quixabas. Fun and funny, "The Wedding Shake-Up" is the stuff of which Hallmark Romance Movies are made and is a highly recommended pick for personal and community library audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: JJ Knight (http://www.jjknight.com) is an author of romantic comedy and sports romance. Her books portray characters who learn to push through hardship to find love and belly laughs. She can be follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jjknight.author, Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7827726.J_J_Knight, and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjknightauthor

The Brewery Murders
J. R. Ellis, author
Michael Page, narrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9798400137815, $19.99, MP3-CD (8 Hourse 10 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Brewery-Murders-Yorkshire-Murder-Mystery/dp/B0BQ74FGN8

Synopsis: Steeped in a history of award-winning Yorkshire ale, the town of Markham boasts not one but two breweries. Richard Foster runs one; his sister, Emily, along with her partner, Janice, runs the other. And not without some resentment.

The unwelcome return of the town's former bad boy, Brendan Scholes, threatens to ignite the sibling rivalry further. Scholes claims to have found the long-lost secret recipe to the beer that made Richard and Emily's father famous, and he wants money.

But it isn't long before Scholes' body is found floating in a fermentation tank at one of the breweries, his head caved in by a hammer. DCI Oldroyd and Andy Carter are called in to investigate the murder, and there's no shortage of suspects.

As rumours of the possible existence of a recipe for the famous beer spread against a backdrop of growing homophobia and misogyny, tempers run high. With Markham's beer industry at stake, a killer on the loose and the town's residents out for blood, Oldroyd needs to solve the murder before someone else is killed!

Critique: Another solidly entertaining British murder mystery from the pen of J. R. Ellis, this complete and unabridged MP3-"CD author book edition of "The Brewery Murders" is superbly performed by veteran narrator Michael Page. The result is an inherently fascinating 'whodunnit' that will be an especially appreciated and popular addition to personal and community library Mystery/Suspense audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: John R. Ellis has lived in Yorkshire for most of his life and has spent many years exploring Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, history, language and communities. He recently retired after a career in teaching, mostly in further education in the Leeds area. In addition to the Yorkshire Murder Mystery series, he writes poetry, ghost stories and biography. He has completed a screenplay about the last years of the poet Edward Thomas and a work of faction about the extraordinary life of his Irish mother-in-law.

Editorial Note #2: Michael Page (https://tantor.com/narrator/michael-page.html) has been recording audio books since the mid-1980s and now has nearly 500 titles to his credit. He has won two Audie Awards and several AudioFile Earphones Awards. A PhD and a professional actor, Michael is also a retired professor of theater.

The House Beyond the Dunes
Mary Burton, author
Erin Bennett, narrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9798400137471, $19.99, MP3-CD (10 Hours 17 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/House-Beyond-Dunes-Mary-Burton/dp/B0BPHVLNMG

Synopsis: Lane McCord wakes up in a hospital having survived a near-fatal fall at a North Carolina beach cottage. Her boyfriend, Kyle, wasn't so lucky. A senseless tragedy on their first romantic getaway. All Lane remembers is lying at the bottom of the stairs in Kyle's pooling blood.

Confused and grieving, Lane plans to return to the cottage, collect her personal belongings, and get out. Until a winter rainstorm leaves her stranded and vulnerable, but not alone. A concerned neighbor, who claims he heard a violent argument before the accident, has come out of the storm. So has a suspicious detective on the trail of a missing woman, whose diary deepens the mystery -- and raises more questions that fill Lane with dread.

How well did she know Kyle? How well does she know herself? What really happened?

Critique: Mary Burton's suspense thriller of a read, "The House Beyond The Dune" is brought to life in a true theatre of the mind and imagination by the narrative storytelling talents of vocal actress Erin Bennett in this complete and unabridged audio book edition from Brilliance Audio. In an MP3-CD format, "The House Beyond The Dune" is a solidly entertaining and highly recommended addition to personal and community library audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: Mary Burton (www.maryburton.com) is the author of more than thirty-five romance and suspense novels, including The Lies I Told, Don't Look Now, Near You, Burn You Twice, and Never Look Back, as well as five novellas.

Editorial Note #2: Erin Bennett (https://www.erinbennettvo.com) is a Los Angles based voice and stage actress who has recorded more than 220 titles for major publishers ranging from Penguin Random House to Blackstone, Recorded Books, Brilliance, Dreamscape and Audible.

Salt House Place
Jamie Lee Sogn, author
Danice Cabanela, narrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9798400141812, $29.99, MP3-CD (10 Hours 45 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Salthouse-Place-Jamie-Lee-Sogn/dp/B0BRB9T4RB

Synopsis: In the far reaches of the Pacific Northwest, three best friends spend a day at the lake -- but only two come home.

Ten years later, Delia Albio is tormented by the mystery of what happened to fifteen-year-old Zee on the lake that day. When she receives an email from Cara, the remaining friend in the trio, she can't resist the pull of the "life-changing" news in the message. Delia, hopeful for answers, travels home to see her old friend.

But Cara is gone by the time she gets there, setting off another mystery. When Delia hears about the women's empowerment group that Cara joined, she sets out for the group's retreat property on the Oregon coast to find her. Delia feels this could be her chance to reconnect with Cara and reckon with that fateful day at the lake.

Instead, Delia uncovers a possessive group with a dark agenda. As their leadership closes in, Delia hurtles ever closer to the truth - if only she can survive a cult that will protect its secrets at any cost.

Critique: Now available as a complete and unabridged audio book that is effectively narrated by the impressive and effective storytelling talents of Danice Cabanela, "Salt House Place", the psychological thriller of a novel by Jamie Lee Sogn is especially recommended for personal and community/public library Mystery/Suspense audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: Jamie Lee Sogn (https://www.jamieleesogn.com) studied anthropology and psychology at the University of Washington and received her juris doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. She is a recovering attorney who writes contracts by day and (much more exciting) fiction by night.

Editorial Note #2: Danice Cabanela (https://www.danicecabanela.com) is a Filipino American actor, producer & activist. She is also a co-founder of Filipinx Actors Barkada, an all-Filipinx artist group with members across the U.S. and Canada. Over the pandemic, she also co-founded APA Artists for Change that aims to connect, educate, and galvanize artists toward higher civic engagement on local and national levels.

It Ends With Knight
Yasmin Angoe, author
Tamika Katon-Donegal, narrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9798400115554, $29.99, MP3-CD (12 Hours 59 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Ends-Knight-Nena/dp/B0BLZ6QK6V

Synopsis: Until his untimely death, Nena's mentor was the backbone of the Tribe. With his leadership position unfilled and despite the Tribe's newfound misgivings about her, Nena has stepped into a new role she never wanted.

Politics is an entirely new venture for her, and now one of the Tribe's own has been kidnapped, forcing her back to her origins as an assassin. But the only person qualified for such a rescue mission is Nena Knight -- and a new team whose trust in her continues to waver.

Determined to harness the power of her former role to succeed in her new one, Nena must also face what she left behind. Old fears, resentments, and anger threaten the precarious hold Nena has on her new life as she realizes that the past (and the people from it) are never far behind.

Critique: Of special appeal to readers with an interest in novels involving assassination, serial killers, and political thrillers, "It Ends with Knight" by Yasmin Angoe is now available as a complete and unabridged audio book deftly narrated by Tamika Katon-Donegal. A flawlessly produced audio book from Brilliance Audio, "It Ends with Knight" is especially and particularly recommended for both personal and community Suspense/Thiller audio book collections.

Editorial Note #1: Yasmin Angoe is the author of Her Name Is Knight and a first-generation Ghanaian American. She has served in education for nearly twenty years and works as a developmental editor. Yasmin received the 2020 Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award from Sisters in Crime and is a member of numerous crime, mystery, and thriller organizations like Sisters in Crime, Crime Writers of Color, and International Thriller Writers. You can find her at www.yasminangoe.com, on Twitter at @yasawriter, and on Instagram at @author_yas

Editorial Note #2: Tamika Katon-Donegal (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1346532) is a seasoned professional vocal actor and audio book narrator.

The Taken Ones
Jess Lourey
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9798400116230, $19.99, MP3-CD (10 Hours 31 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Taken-Ones-Novel-Steinbeck-Reed/dp/B0BM9DB4FC

Synopsis: Summer 1980: Despite the local superstition that the Bendy Man haunts the woods, three girls go into a Minnesota forest. Only one comes out, dead silent, her memory gone. The mystery of the Taken Ones captures the nation.

Summer 2022: Cold case detective Van Reed and forensic scientist Harry Steinbeck are assigned a disturbing homicide -- a woman buried alive, clutching a heart charm necklace belonging to one of the vanished girls. Van follows her gut. Harry trusts in facts. They're both desperate to catch a killer before he kills again. They have something else in common: each has ties to the original case in ways they're reluctant to share.

As Van and Harry connect the crimes of the past and the present, Van struggles with memories of her own nightmarish childhood -- and the fear that uncovering the truth of the Taken Ones will lead her down a path from which she, too, may never return.

Critique: A carefully and skillfully crafted novel of intense suspense from start to finish, "The Taken Ones" by Jess Lourey will have a special interest for fans of kidnapping themed 'whodunit' crime thrillers. Brought vividly to life by the narrative talents of Carly Robins, this complete and unabridged audio book edition of "The Taken Ones" is highly recommended for both personal and community library Mystery/Suspense audio book collections.

Editorial Note: Jess Lourey (www.jessicalourey.com) is the author of The Quarry Girls, Litani, Bloodline, Unspeakable Things, The Catalain Book of Secrets, the Salem's Cipher thrillers, and the Mira James mysteries, among many other works, including short stories, young adult fiction, and nonfiction. Winner of the Anthony and Thriller Awards, Jess is also an Edgar, Agatha, and Lefty Award - nominated author; TEDx presenter; Psychology Today blogger; and recipient of The Loft's Excellence in Teaching fellowship. Check out her TEDx Talk for the true story behind her debut novel, May Day. She lives in Minneapolis with a rotating batch of foster kittens (and occasional foster puppies, but those goobers are a lot of work).

Editorial Note #2: Carly Robins (https://www.carlyrobins.com) is an actor and voiceover artist based in NYC. She has narrated close to 1000 audiobooks and has completely fallen in love with the medium. Her voice can also be heard on video games, promos, commercials, animation and ESL.

Redemption
Deborah J. Ledford, author
Jennice Ontiveros, narrator
Brilliance Audio
https://audiobookstore.com/publishers/brilliance-audio
9798400132247, $19.99, MP3-CD (10 Hours 26 Minutes)

https://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Eva-Lightning-Dance-Duran/dp/B0BMDCCSF8

Synopsis: After four women disappear from the Taos Pueblo reservation, Deputy Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran dives into the case. For her, it's personal. Among the missing is her best friend, Paloma, a heroin addict who left behind an eighteen-year-old son.

Eva senses a lack of interest from the department as she embarks on the investigation. But their reluctance only fuels her fire. Eva teams up with tribal police officer and longtime friend Cruz "Wolf Song" Romero to tackle a mystery that could both ruin her reputation and threaten her standing in the tribe.

And when the missing women start turning up dead, Eva uncovers clues that take her deeper into the reservation's protected secrets. As Eva races to find Paloma before it's too late, she will face several tests of loyalty -- to her friend, her culture, and her tribe.

Critique: Holding a very special interest for fans of police procedural murder mysteries playing out in a contemporary Native American context, this complete and unabridged audio book edition of "Redemption" from Brilliance Audio features the vocal performance skills of seasoned narrator Jennice Ontiveros who brings Deborah Leford's 'whodunnit' alive in a true theatre of the mind experience from start to finish.

Editorial Note #1: Deborah J Ledford (http://DeborahJLedford.com) is an Agatha Award winner, three-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize, two-time finalist for the Anthony Award, and the Hillerman Sky Award nominee for best mystery who captures the landscape of the Southwest. "Redemption" is her fifth crime fiction novel. Part Eastern Band Cherokee, she lives in Phoenix with her husband and their awesome Ausky.

Editorial Note #2: There is a listing of the audio books narrated by Jennice Ontiveros at https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Jennice+Ontiveros

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