THE EVENING SPIDER

Arsenault's story of two young mothers living in the same house centuries apart is both eerie and mesmerizing. The events of the two time periods are both told from a first-person point of view, with a different narrator for each. Bernadette Dunn deftly conveys the loose grip that Frances, who lived in the late nineteenth century, seems to have on her sanity; Dunn knows just when to infuse her narration with a tinge of madness. The modern-day protagonist, Abby, is voiced by Nan McNamara, who does a wonderful job keeping Abby relatable as she grows convinced that something supernatural is happening in her house. Both narrators bring considerable talent to Arsenault's well-plotted book, making for a wonderful but intensely creepy listening experience. J.L.K. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2016]