EXILES Aaron Falk, Book 3

Stephen Shanahan portrays Aaron Falk, who is in South Australia's wine country to attend his godson's christening. As he and the child's father catch up with each other, talk turns to a cold case involving a missing woman. Shanahan's native Australian accent and easygoing tone help set the scene as Falk becomes ever more involved in helping his friends figure out what happened. Though he doesn't employ sharply distinct voices for each character, Shanahan adds details that enliven the text: A man yawns at the end of a long day, a teenage girl sounds believably frustrated, Falk whistles for a dog. The dialogue and narrative flow naturally, infused with believable emotions that underscore Shanahan's grasp of the author's style. C.B.L. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2023]