THE RETURN OF ELLIE BLACK

Following Ellie Black's liberation from a harrowing two-year abduction, Detective Chelsey Calhoun must unravel a host of lingering mysteries in this gripping and satisfying audiobook. Calhoun's challenges extend beyond the case as her personal history, including her sister's vanishing 20 years earlier, surfaces dramatically. The narrative is particularly effective as an audiobook brought vividly to life by a stellar cast. Tessa Albertson offers a nuanced performance as Ellie, capturing the transition from the terror of captivity to the relief of liberation. Mizuo Peck skillfully portrays Detective Calhoun's turmoil as she is torn between empathy for Ellie and stark confrontations with her own past. Each character and story element engages listeners as the captivating plot builds to a gratifying conclusion. D.J.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2024]