TWIST

Author/narrator Colum McCann's performance is masterful in this audiobook, which tests the delicate fabric of communication in our digital age. Irish journalist/playwright Anthony Fennell is saved from overwhelming ennui when he's assigned to a ship heading to South Africa to report on a crew that is repairing deepwater communication cables. The cables carry information urgently needed by the entire world. In Cape Town, Fennell meets mission chief John Conway and his actress girlfriend, Zanele. Once at sea, Conway discovers that a broken cable lies at the bottom of an unreachable underwater canyon. McCann never misses a beat in delivering the rising tension. In lyrical language filled with breathtaking images and perceptive observations, McCann's storytelling is painful, accurate, and poignant, while the novel's final twist is stunning. Outstanding listening. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]