THE STRANGE INHERITANCE OF LEAH FERN

Chin's debut novel, a unique coming-of-age story, introduces listeners to Leah, who was once "the youngest and very best fortune teller in the world." Sarah Skaer keeps listeners engaged as she recounts Leah's journey to solve the mystery of her mother's disappearance when she was 6. Now 21 and an outcast in the world, she's planning her suicide when a knock at her door changes everything. Skaer's delivery is conversational as listeners accompany Leah on a months-long journey set in motion when Essie East leaves an inheritance that promises to reunite Leah with her mother. Skaer is a consummate narrator who uses a steady pace and nuances of character to enhance this life-affirming story. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2023]