A Desperate Place

Kirsten Potter's performance of Greer's engaging mystery featuring two strong women will keep listeners glued to their earbuds. Journalist Whit McKenna and Medical Examiner Katie Riggs are best friends. When the body of actress Niki Francis is discovered, both women become involved in the investigation. When two additional, seemingly unrelated, deaths occur, the chase is on to find some connection among the victims and their crazed killer. Greer's series launch gives the women convincing backstories. Riggs is a cancer survivor, and McKenna is suffering from PTSD after being kidnapped in Afghanistan. Potter juggles an impressive assortment of suspects and red herrings. She artfully delivers indelible character portraits, twisty plotlines, and high-stakes motives, making this a must-listen. S.J.H. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine