YOUR LONELY NIGHTS ARE OVER

Mark Sanderlin's and Griffin Puatu's performances in this vibrant slasher story bring a high school queer club to life--as the club's members fight for theirs. Cole and Dearie, two gay friends, are living their best lives as they approach graduation. Enter Mr. Sandman, a serial killer who wreaked havoc decades ago, only to show up again, attacking anyone associated with the queer club. Once suspected of the murders themselves, Cole and Dearie struggle to unmask the killer--or killers. The narrative shines with classic horror tropes, but Sanderlin and Puatu bring emotional expression that illuminates how queer bonds are stronger than any threat. Torian Brackett delivers interspersed excerpts from a Mr. Sandman documentary. This is a murder mystery for today's world--and it's delightfully scary. A.A.H. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2023]