CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10

Vivienne Leheny's lively narration perfectly suits this high-stakes thriller. Single mother Adele, desperate for money, joins an extreme game of hide-and-seek at an abandoned island resort hosted by Maverick Dillan, an adventurer who is her son's favorite social media personality. Amid warnings from locals and a raging storm, prize money becomes the least of the contestants' worries. Lines begin to blur between the intentional drama created by Maverick's crew and the eerie, remote setting for the game. Leheny's performance maintains listener interest throughout the story's slow start. Her range is showcased as she transitions among the polite, clipped tones of adults, shouting teens, and nervous contestants who shift from confident on-camera personas to shaky-voiced apprehension. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]