THE DAWNHOUNDS

New Zealander Anna Coddington's rich accent enhances this surreal and unforgettable Maaori-inspired fantasy. Yat Jyn-Hok is an exhausted cop and a former street kid who was recently demoted after being caught in a gay bar. Coddington's melodious voice conveys Yat's conflicted love and hope for her struggling port city of Hainak, and her anger at its many injustices. When Yat wanders down the wrong street and is killed by strange cops, she's brought back to life by a massive ancient being and awakens with vibrant new powers that allow her to control the threads of life around her. Listeners are plunged into a dizzying world of fierce queer pirates, lush living cities made of fungus, magical ships, bio-alchemical wonders, and a terrifying plague threatening Hainak and the world. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]