THE DARK WIVES Vera Stanhope, Book 11

With her portfolio of British accents, narrator Janine Birkett brings Vera Stanhope to life, along with her team and the other characters in the eleventh book in this series. Birkett's voice for Vera perfectly conveys her rough-edged persona, now somewhat mellowed by the recent death of her former team member, Holly. With Cleeves's masterful descriptions and Birkett's ability to differentiate characters, listeners are drawn into this atmospheric story of a young man's murder and a teenager's disappearance from a private care home. Listeners meet the newest addition to Vera's team, Rosie, whom Birkett performs with an energetic, youthful voice that matches her personality. Fans will appreciate the opportunity to once again explore Northumberland, England, as Vera pursues the murderer and searches for the missing girl. E.Q. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]