HALFMOON LANE

Melanie Crawley skillfully presents this unpredictable story, set in an English seaside village. Listeners meet a successful businesswoman, Nina, and her easygoing employee, Holly. Their genuine friendship is filled with both good and bad moments. However, Nina's tranquility vanishes after she has an intimate weekend with Gabriel, a relative stranger, who's later found murdered. The contrasting viewpoints of Nina and Holly are so masterfully presented by Crawley that listeners will listen intently to each of their conversations. Also present is an array of interesting townsfolk, all coping with the tragedy. When Nina becomes a prime suspect, her friend investigates at great personal risk. Audio enhances the listener's enjoyment of these quirky, well-developed characters, particularly the one who emerges as an unlikely hero. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]