TRAIL OF LIGHTNING

The first installment of The Sixth World series reveals a postapocalyptic world submerged by water, except for a few regions, including the Dinétah, Navajo territory. Narrator Tanis Parenteau captures the rhythms of Navajo speech as the author populates the landscape with keen characterizations of mythological beings, Law Dogs, Thirsty Boys, and other survivors. Monster-hunter Maggie Hoskie, who is imbued with the powers of her family clan, is a reluctant and complex heroine. Parenteau's voice is at turns steely and vulnerable as the solitary young woman seeks answers about strange new demons. Maggie soon partners with Kai Arviso, a charming and mysterious young healer. Their search for explanations leads them through a maze of deception, shaky alliances, and compromises. The tumultuous conclusion leaves listeners eager for more. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2018]