THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET

Christopher Ragland delivers a story featuring three unreliable narrators, all keeping secrets. The shifting tale suggests that no one can be trusted. Ted is a broken man who spends his nights drinking and struggling with his fractured memory; his daughter Lauren, who isn't allowed outside; and their family cat, Olivia, who reads the Bible and prays. Ragland's boyish voice adds to the unsettling nature of the story. His performance of Olivia the cat stands out as he perfectly captures the unique voice of a devout cat with aspirations of fame. Ragland's story is a discomforting listen that is difficult to pause. J.M.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2021]