PROTOTYPE Archetype, Book 2

Emma is not the woman she seems—in reality or in her own mind. She’s a clone who, before that procedure, had a husband and a daughter. Khristine Hvam's vocal diversity is well matched to this emotionally complex character. Her young, pleasant voice takes on crisp enunciation and an undercurrent of steel during Emma's confrontations, while wavering with emotion during trying times. Dipping down to lower registers with ease for male characters, Hvam gives Emma's true love, Noah, a warm, brusque tone, while layering Declan, the cloning master, with the smooth, unruffled dialogue of a true madman. Hvam's endless variety makes this a great stand-alone listen as well as a worthy sequel. E.E. [Published: DECEMBER 2014]