THE SECRET WITNESS Shepard & Gray, Book 1

Gripping from the beginning, this audiobook features a well-crafted story delivered by Timothy Andrés Pabon using an ideal mix of fear, remorse, and personal animosity to define characters and scenes. A whodunit at its core, this is also an exceptional psychological thriller that benefits from Pabon's performance, particularly his ability with nuanced dialogue. Central to the story are former prosecutor Solomon Shepard and local sheriff Elizabeth Gray, who are confronted with a serial killer eerily reminiscent of a previous murderer who eluded capture. When the search leads to a teenage boy, the book transforms into a psychological study with a believable and remarkable ending that will leave listeners shaking and smiling at the same time. Pabon combines a low-key delivery with well-chosen intensity, making this an audiobook that listeners will not want to turn off. D.J.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2022]