A DIFFERENT KIND OF TENSION New and Selected Stories

Jonathan Letham's fans won't be disappointed with this listen. The stories' range and the narrators' talent are certain to keep listeners entertained. Each narrator brings their own take to the task. Letham's dry delivery doesn't surprise. Jim Meskimen performs "Vivian Relf" as one would hope--straightforwardly and without sounding overwrought. Pete Simonelli's take on "The Porn Critic" entertains without being too X-rated. Pirhalla delivers "The Dreaming Jaw, The Salivating Ear" with verve and enthusiasm, and when he's joined by Sophie Amoss, they turn in a not too scary tale of a blog and much more. Lastly, Micky Shiloah gives an emotional narration of "The King of Sentences." These surreal stories are certain to engage listeners. J.P.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]