DEATH TAKES ME

Victoria Villarreal and an ensemble of narrators perform this dark literary thriller revolving around a serial killer who brutally mutilates victims. Villarreal performs the section of the novel featuring Professor Cristina Rivera Garza, who stumbles across a body and becomes the first informant in what will be a string of murders. Villarreal's narration is subtle, capturing the professor's pensive outlook. The plot unfolds through a series of newspaper clippings, letters, and other characters' perspectives. The use of an ensemble helps listeners keep track of the often confusing details. The chorus of narrators' voices also helps maintain the sinister tone of the novel. K.D.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]