THE GREAT WHEN London Quintet, Book 1

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith narrates an immersive fantasy set in post-WWII London. When Dennis Knuckleyard suddenly and violently learns there is a second London alongside the one he knows, it causes his entire worldview to reshape itself. Holdbrook-Smith depicts Dennis as naïve and somewhat feckless, mostly harmless, and truly out of his depth. The vast scope of characters Dennis encounters is matched by Holdbrook-Smith's incredible performance. The range of characters includes a young prostitute, a celebrated racing tipster, an occult artist, and many more. Subtle use of audio special effects distinguishes the two Londons, making the eerie one even weirder. Holdbrook-Smith also performs some vocal special effects himself. An afterword delivered by the author provides additional historic context. K.M.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]