PLAN B Grave Digger and Coffin Ed, Book 8

Narrator Dion Graham transports listeners to mid-twentieth-century Harlem and a nation on the brink of an apocalyptic race war. Graham's nuanced performance ensures that the story's disturbing subject matter has its intended impact without sensationalizing it. He injects a satirical inflection into his voice in some scenes, which helps neutralize some of the shocking language and graphic violence. Further, his perfect pacing keeps the tension building, preventing the listener from turning away. Graham's expert narration and Himes's subject matter combine to create a challenging and thought-provoking listen. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2024]