THE POPPY FIELDS

Ava, Ray, Sasha, and Sky arrive at a controversial treatment center that promises relief through extended sleep. They're all being treated for loss and heartache, and their diverse stories create an engaging tableau. The outstanding group of narrators juggle this journey of loss, hope, and uncertainty. Ava, a book illustrator, struggles with guilt, while Ray, a firefighter, carries past trauma. Sasha, an occupational therapist, searches for closure, and Sky, a free spirit, seeks escape. The combined effect of the performances conveys the emotional weight of each character's quest for respite, particularly as the risks of the treatment become clearer. The narrators clearly shift between the past and present as they reveal hidden truths. M.R. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]