THE EDEN TEST

In this psychological thriller, Daisy and Craig are a couple who have had trouble staying faithful to each other. They go to a cabin in the woods to take the Eden Test, which asks seven questions of each of them. The answers will tell whether or not they should stay together. Narrator Carlotta Brentan performs fascinating monologues of Daisy and Craig. She captures the rhythm and the cadence of each of their voices and does a fine job of revealing their distinct personalities. As the story unfolds and Daisy and Craig find themselves in physical danger, Brentan's ability to ramp up the tension to an excruciating level will have listeners squirming in their earbuds. The ending will be a surprise. E.E.S. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2023]