WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE North Falls, Book 1

Narrator Kathleen Early delivers a consummate performance of this complex crime novel, skillfully voicing every character--ranging from a sulky teen to a swaggering drunk--with distinction. Early's nuanced portrayals anchor the story, which introduces Deputy Emmy Clifton and her legendary North Falls family. The mystery begins with the disappearance of two teenagers during a July 4th celebration. Early captures Clifton's emotional turmoil as the investigation unfolds, revealing troubling secrets about the missing girls and the disturbing motives of the adults around them. Listeners must stay alert as shifting timelines, perspectives, and settings eventually weave in Federal Agent Jude Archer. Early's clarity and control keep the narrative seamless, even as surprises abound. Overall, a thorny police procedural with soap-opera-quality relationships is delivered masterfully. E.Q. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]