CIRCLE NINE

Abby, who wakes up outside a burning building with no memory of her past, is pulled into Sam’s life and his home in a cave after he rescues her and becomes her family—until she starts to see through the lies he has woven around her. Julia Whelan delivers Abby’s words with the innocence of a girl who can’t remember who she is or where she comes from; Sam’s voice is deeper and gruff, with a slow pace and a slight accent. As Abby begins to remember her past life and discover the truth about herself, Whelan changes her pacing and pitches Abby’s voice higher to convey her agitation before settling down into a more mature, determined tone as Abby comes to grips with what she must do. E.N. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2012]