THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE 2024

This anthology presents widely varied mystery and suspense tales. They are quite well read and will hold the attention of mystery lovers and other listeners. Several narrators stand out among the many talented performers: Jane Oppenheimer's intimate and expressive narration of Abby Geni's "The Body Farm," a story of justifiable homicide, and her striking presentation of Lisa Unger's "Unknown Caller," about what can happen at a crisis center. Nicole Lewis captures the multiple voices, quick pulse, and meta quality of Alyssa Cole's "Just a Girl." Finally, John Pirhalla performs Nate Kolakowski's "Scorpions," an ironic story, with verve and subtlety. A.D.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2024]