INNOCENT SLEEP

The use of an alternating narration in this psychological thriller is effective, and the performances of Aaron Abano and Michelle Ferguson do not disappoint. Distinct differentiation in everything from pitch to tone audibly dramatizes the wall that has developed between two parents who are coping with with the loss of their child. In their grief, they're unable to communicate with each other. However, Abano and Ferguson share a similarity in the depth of desperation they portray in these damaged characters. When the story's twists are revealed, both characters sound as authentically surprised as the listener, thanks to the presentation. Even though the book lacks originality, the performances make it worth listening to. J.F. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2014]