THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN

Kirt Graves skillfully performs a stand-alone sci-fi audiobook set in 1995. Nate Cartwright is surprised that his estranged parents bequeathed anything to him upon their deaths. Newly jobless, he takes the truck he inherited from his father and travels to his remote cabin, where he finds Artemis, an unusual girl, and Alex, the man protecting her. Soon Nate is embroiled in their ordeal. While the story is shared as a detached account of the past, Graves's performance captures Nate's inner turmoil, Alex's gruff protectiveness, and Artemis's peculiarities. Secondary characters are distinguishable from one another, though some are given more unique voices than others. Graves's tone and pacing keep the production moving forward as he provides an entertaining listening experience. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]