A SUDDEN LIGHT

Effective ghost stories are always about atmosphere and characters who struggle to uncover secrets that are best left undiscovered. In this one, master storyteller Garth Stein finds a consummate collaborator in talented narrator Seth Numrich. Fourteen-year-old Trevor, who is trying to keep his divorcing parents together, has moved into a mansion on Puget Sound with his father. As the story unspools, Numrich's smooth delivery, caring tone, and perfect pauses allow the growing horror to creep into your psyche. Numrich shines at portraying Trevor's teenaged angst, especially his longing to understand adult decisions. Goosebumps are guaranteed as Numrich's performance elevates this tale of twisted terror to heights attained by Poe and Lovecraft. It's that good. R.O. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2014]