LYING BESIDE YOU Cyrus Haven, Book 3

The pace, characters, and plot of this mystery are well done--as is Joe Jameson's expert narration. The author continues his dual-protagonist series featuring Cyrus, a forensic investigator, and Evie, a young woman who has been scarred by her past. Evie becomes involved as Cyrus tries to identify the link among women who are being attacked. As the crimes unfold, Cyrus's brother returns from prison to live with him. Every character--major or minor--takes on a clear personality through Jameson's inflections, tones, and UK accents. The varying voices are distinct. For example, Cyrus tends to be calmly controlled, while Evie is continually ticked off and fights with almost everyone. The audiobook has a riveting ending. M.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2023]