MERCY

Together, six narrators create a captivating audiobook production, instilling humanity into a story where listeners might believe there is none left. Silber's novel, focusing on a cast of characters whose lives were all touched by one man's overdose in 1970s New York City, paints a sweeping picture of the social and political circumstances that influenced his drug use. From the recounted lives of L.J. Ganser's regretful yet matter-of-fact Ivan to Nan McNamara's downhearted but resigned Ginger-turned-Astrid and beyond, listeners will learn that a seemingly isolated incident is never as isolated as we believe. These skillfully interwoven performances will encourage listeners to reflect on their own personal histories. [Published: JANUARY 2026]