13 1/2

In a major change of pace for the author, Nevada Barr tells a terrifying story of monstrous acts and redemption. Dan John Miller reads the story of a 12-year-old boy arrested for killing his family in 1971 and the 50-year-old New Orleanian he grows up to be—a man haunted by the demons still inside him. Miller's reading is delicately understated, giving a touching gentleness to the characters that makes the suspense all the more meaningful. Without overpowering the story with accents or stylistic vocal changes, Miller gives the characters a distinctive Louisiana flavor when appropriate. The story reaches a stunning climax as the damaged man finds love, and then watches as history begins to repeat itself. S.E.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2009]