THE DEATH OF US

Narrators Claire Skinner and John Hopkins take listeners through this story of a long divorced couple and the crime that led to the end of their marriage. Decades ago, Isabel and Edward were attacked by a violent intruder and forever changed. Now that the attacker, a well-known serial killer, has been caught, the two must face him in court at his sentencing. Skinner's performance captures the resentment and sarcasm of a woman who is forced to relive trauma. John Hopkins deftly guides listeners through Edward's observations and frustration. Together, the narrators give listeners a performance that sounds like it's part personal diary and part true-crime documentary. V.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]