THE BURNING SWIFT Shadow Skye, Book 3

Gary Furlong, Fiona Hardingham, and Nina Yndis narrate from three points of view in the final book of this trilogy, set primarily in a mythical medieval Scotland years after a war with England. As Jaime, Furlong pauses in the perfect places to accentuate the character's lack of confidence. Yndis's Sigrid does not speak the native language well; her dialogue is broken and convoluted, while her internal dialogue is clear. Hardingham's Agatha, a fearless animal whisperer with Down syndrome, is the featured character. Hardingham captures her brave spirit in her internal dialogue and her halting speaking pattern when she speaks aloud. Each cast member expertly mimics the styles of the other narrators. All this makes for an immersive and emotional audiobook experience for listeners of all ages. A.R.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2022]