KILL YOUR DARLINGS

Steven Weber superbly delivers Peter Swanson's intriguing mystery. The audiobook's structure goes backwards from 2023 to 1982--telling a story that's like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Ultimately, the puzzle's picture is dark and mind-boggling, but all the pieces fit. Thom and Wendy Graves have been married for 25 years. Wendy is a published poet, Thom, a university English professor. When Wendy discovers Thom is about to reveal a terrible secret, she decides she must kill him. Weber keeps the tension at its peak as their lives unfold in reverse. With timing, keen sensibilities, and touches of dramatic irony, Weber makes each important moment in the couple's lives as real as the moment before. A clever premise does not disappoint, and Weber's performance makes it even better. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]