UNDER THE HARROW

Fiona Hardingham's appealing British accent proves the perfect vehicle for this fast-paced psychological thriller. Her subtle shadings of tone and cadence allow for effortless character differentiation and highlight the author's talent for dialogue. Hardingham grabs the listener from the first sentence of this tightly written mystery, which opens with the protagonist, Nora, discovering the horrific murder of her sister. As Nora obsessively searches for the murderer, the secrets and lies she uncovers cause her to question everything about her life as she has known it. Hardingham sets a quick pace as she follows Berry's intriguing characters and evocative descriptions through Nora's desperate search for truth. Berry's skillful writing charges every word of the story with action and drama; Hardingham's equally skillful narration delivers every satisfying bit. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2016]