THE BONE HOUSE

In a touristy part of Wisconsin, a girl witnesses a tragic fire, setting into motion horrific events that unfold over several years. Wrapped up in the story is a couple who become outcasts in a quiet community that relies more on rumors than facts. When a local sheriff butts heads with a Florida detective, the result is powder keg waiting to ignite. Joe Barrett is an enigma as narrator. He doesn’t distinguish between two of the major characters, but his secondary characters, who are important to the story, are well done, especially a gravelly voiced lawman and a not-so-confident teen. As tension mounts, Barrett quickens the pace, unfolding a riveting whodunit with a suspenseful narration. M.B. 2012 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2012]