THE NEWCOMER

Kathleen McInerney gives an engaging narration of this entertaining and suspenseful beach listen. After her sister, Tanya, is found dead in her New York City townhouse, Letty grabs Tanya's go bag and takes her 4-year-old niece, Maya, on the run to escape Tanya's vindictive ex-boyfriend, Evan. They end up at The Murmuring Surf Motel in a Florida beach town, run by the sympathetic Ava and populated with quirky seasonal guests. McInerney creates a distinct and believable voice for each of the many male and female characters of all ages and is especially adept at conveying Maya's delightfully animated expression. She expertly captures the sweet romance between Letty and Ava's gruff but protective son, Joe, who is a police officer. M.J. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2021]