LITTLE WOLVES

Maltman's most recent novel is a haunting, complex story that draws the listener into the small, troubled prairie town of Lone Mountain, Minnesota, where secrets are dark and lives are bleak. Hillary Huber's narration is as sparse as the desolate German farming community where the events take place. She builds the suspense, slowly pulling away layers of secrets with a minimalist delivery. Her measured pace and unembellished narration engage the listener with this community and its mysteries. As the novel moves smoothly between the past and present, reality and myth, the stories of Seth and newcomer Clara weave an intricate tapestry that slowly exposes the town's darkest secrets. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2013]