FAMOUS LAST WORDS

Narrator Emilia Fox does a fantastic job showcasing the range of emotions in this addictive thriller. It's Camilla's first day back at work after her maternity leave, and she's on edge from not being able to reach her husband, Luke. Police arrive to tell her that Luke has been identified as being involved in a hostage situation. She goes from scared to disbelieving as it's revealed that kind and charming Luke is the gunman. What happens next, which alternates between the points of view of Camilla and the hostage negotiator, is a shocking sequence of events that will captivate listeners. Matter-of-fact tones from the police contrast with Camilla's tightly voiced fears. Fox does it all expertly: a Scottish burr, desperate yells, and a voice coarse with emotion. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]