THE WITCH HAVEN

This first-person story requires narrator Piper Goodeve to portray the wide array of emotions experienced by its teenage protagonist. Months after her brother's murder, 17-year-old Frances is attacked by her employer, an act that unleashes her hidden magical abilities. Whisked away to a secret school of witchcraft, she learns how to use her new skills. But mysterious messages soon lead to her brother's friend, Finn, who offers to teach her real magic. Goodeve brings Frances to life, capturing the young witch's personality and placing listeners in the setting of 1911 New York. When conflicts arise, Goodeve's narration highlights the action without sacrificing Frances's emotional reactions. This bewitching production will have listeners hoping for a sequel. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2022]