THE GRIMMER

In this young adult novel, Jacob Machin pulls listeners into the world of teenager Vish. When a mysterious man walks into the bookstore where he works, Vish is pulled into the world of the supernatural. There, he is stalked by the man and learns he is the key to stopping an apocalypse--evil souls who are trying to enter this world. Machin portrays each character with deep emotion; listeners feel Vish's fear, anger, and teenage resentment, as well as the bottomless evil of the entity stalking him. Teenage friends and cohorts are depicted with just the right amount of angst and bravado. Machin leaves listeners breathless with terror as his measured cadence leads to the ultimate showdown. Prepare for a thrilling ride into the dark. L.M.G. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2024]