ONE PERFECT COUPLE

Imogen Church's portrayal of soft-spoken Lyla heightens the tension in this nod to one of Agatha Christie's most beloved mysteries, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, set on a stormy desert island. Lyla and her boyfriend have been cast in a TV game show in which five couples compete for the title of "The Perfect Couple." As the couples are cut off from the mainland and someone begins murdering them one by one, Church efficiently reveals Lyla's swings from sheer panic to steely determination to outwit the killer. Despite one character's French accent slipping at times, Church's adept portrayals create authenticity and add intrigue to the characters' relationships. Fans of Ruth Ware and Christie, as well as enthusiasts of survival-themed TV shows, may especially enjoy Church's rendition of this thriller. M.F. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2024]