THE PALEONTOLOGIST

Graham Halstead shines in this psychological thriller because he creates a unique voice for each character--not just a slight accent or an entertaining quirk. Each character gets a distinctive personality fitting who they are. And it's an entertaining cast of characters surrounding Dr. Simon Nealy, who starts a new job at a small and barely surviving museum. Nealy's sister went missing when the two were children, and he has been searching for the answers to her disappearance ever since. Halstead alternates tones of frustration and calm for his portrayal of Nealy, a clipped voice for his ex-boyfriend, a sarcastic slight drawl for a museum colleague, and a South African accent for another acquaintance. He is consistent and entertaining throughout the well-paced story. M.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2024]