THE BONE SEASON

The intricately woven map of Shannon's futuristic world emerges slowly through Alana Kerr's soft, melodious tones. In London, where anyone with clairvoyant power is deemed unnatural and unlawful, Paige's dreamwalker ability is a valuable commodity. Elaborate world building dominates the first half of the story, which Kerr presents with a textbook-like reading. Paige's lovely Irish lilt and Nashira's malicious indifference stand out, but few characters have distinction. Kerr's narration remains steady, but it fails to reflect the ever increasing urgency of Paige's plight. The extensive glossary and charts are not included in the audio edition, a decision that makes it more difficult to keep up with this well-written fantasy saga. M.F.T. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2013]