BLOOD SISTERS

Two Indigenous narrators deliver a compelling listening experience in this fast-paced thriller. Two Spirit Afro-Indigenous Latine voice-over actor Carolina Hoyos portrays Syd Walker, a Two Spirit Cherokee archaeologist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hoyos's deep, raspy voice amplifies Syd's toughness and determination to get to the bottom of the the disappearances of several Native American women, including her sister, Emma Lou. Erin Tripp, a Lingít performer, portrays the ghost of Luna, Syd's best friend, who was killed 15 years earlier. Tripp's gentle performance enhances the story's haunting tone. The author, who is also Cherokee, provides additional context for this richly detailed story encompassing land rights, the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, Cherokee history, and much more. V.T.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2024]