LIAR CITY Sugar & Vice, Book 1

Joel Leslie's stellar performance of nearly a dozen distinct voices shines in this fast-paced Seattle-based mystery. Reece is a pacifist empath who is disparaged for his ability to feel other people's emotions. His sister, Jamie, is a powerful detective with enhanced senses. When bodies start piling up around Seattle, a stoic figure named The Dead Man comes to town, bringing secrets about empathic abilities. Together, Reece, Jamie, and The Dead Man work to find the killer and uncover revelations about the supernatural power of empathic sibling relationships. Leslie brings a spot-on Southern drawl to The Dead Man's emotionless cadence, then seamlessly switches to Reece's higher-pitched impassioned voice. Leslie's vocal dexterity--combined with this unique take on the classic whodunit--makes this a must-listen. A.A.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2023]