THE THIRTEEN DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE

Narrator Natalie Duke is excellent in this spooky, funny, and fast-paced listen. Twelve-year-old Maya Murtagh is on a mission to fix her relationship with her best friend and writing partner. She also wants to find a story that earns her a regular column in her school's newspaper. The perfect story presents itself when her family visits Black House Mansion, the former home of her favorite mystery author, Augusta Black. Black's office features 13 doors, and Maya is determined to discover the secret behind each one. Duke's delivery reflects the supernatural elements of the story, and her pacing matches the tension that increases over the single day that it takes place. Equal parts fun and scary, Maya's adventures will keep young listeners entertained. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2025]