SLEEPING GIANTS

Alex Hyde-White's weathered voice perfectly embodies this tragic story of long-held secrets. Years after her brother's mysterious death, Amanda seeks answers. She travels to a small Oregon town, home to a boys' institution where her brother was placed after being removed from her childhood home. There she seeks the help of a police officer who is familiar with the case. The story focuses on the mystery of the young brother's death. Listeners are provided background on abusive therapeutic techniques that were embraced at the time. The result is both a deeply involving and devastating story. Hyde-White's performance provides a gentle, almost heartbreaking, gravitas that imbues the story with empathy. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2024]