NESTLINGS

Cassandra Campbell's careful pacing and deliberate articulation complement this horror audiobook. Ana and Reid win an affordable housing lottery for the perfect apartment, which overlooks Central Park. Their new home is a balm after their daughter, Charlie's, complicated birth, which has left Ana paralyzed and depressed. But the building's strange residents, creepy elevator operator, and disappearing gargoyles, along with Charlie's near-constant terror, leave the duo unsettled, Campbell's precise delivery captures it all. Utilizing a variety of accents, she perfectly renders a large cast of humans and monsters, including a mysterious and glamorous movie star. Nat Cassidy narrates his author's note at the end with remarkable optimism, considering the distressing series of events that inspired the story. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2023]