THE ORIGINAL

In this audio-first thriller narrated by Julia Whelan, Holly Winseed awakens to two startling facts: She's a clone, and her original murdered her husband. With the clock ticking, Holly attempts to determine why her husband was killed, only to find she has been swept up into something much larger. Whelan shifts between character voices with aplomb while maintaining the fast-moving narrative. The central mystery and near-future technology capture the imagination right off the bat. Subtle sound effects heighten the tension, while tingly music underscores dramatic moments. Whelan's performance of this sci-fi mystery is brimming with emotional voices that compel one to keep listening. J.M.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2021]