SHIELD OF WINTER Psy/Changeling, Book 13

Narrator Angela Dawe balances romance and action in Singh’s latest Psy/Changeling novel. Assassin Vasic receives a new assignment: to protect empath Ivy Jane as she seeks to repair Earth’s diseased psychic network. Dawe employs a clear, feminine voice for Ivy in contrast to the low, gravelly tones that differentiate Vasic. All the secondary characters’ voices are distinct as well, and Dawe’s slight drawl is a pleasing echo of Singh’s New Zealand origins. The true star of the audiobook is Ivy’s dog, Rabbit, who greets listeners with his trademark "woof." While wide volume levels make car listening challenging, Dawe’s narrative proficiency combined with Singh’s popularity will appeal to a range of listeners. C.A. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2014]