Wolf Rain

April 22, 2019
Once again immersing readers in a richly imagined world where psychic Psy, shape-shifting Changelings, and humans coexist in uneasy harmony, Singh’s third Psy Changeling Trinity novel (after Ocean Light) delights with lovingly drawn characters. Memory was eight years old when she was kidnapped by a serial killer, who held her in isolation for years so he could abuse her unique empathic gift. Alexei, wolf Changeling and lieutenant of the powerful SnowDancer pack, has isolated himself emotionally from his pack, operating under the impression he’s cursed. When he discovers a devastated Memory deep in the heart of SnowDancer territory, he feels called to protect the small, strong survivor at all costs. This slightly futuristic love story blends well with the larger plot focused on a society rediscovering itself. Familiar faces from previous books are artfully woven in to welcome returning readers, and if the story feels a bit familiar too, it’s still a fine serving of literary comfort food. Agent: Nephele Tempest, Knight Agency.

Angela Dawe delivers a flawless narration that will engage new listeners and series fans alike. Wolf-changeling Alexei rescues Memory from a psychotic kidnapper at a point in her life when Memory is developing her empathic abilities. Dawe's cool, elegant reading perfectly frames the wintry setting that opens the audiobook, showing how two scarred, closed-off individuals evolve into a power couple that will have listeners cheering. Memory has a smooth, warm tone, and her empathic abilities help her to form friendships with many characters, all of whom receive distinct, appealing voices from Dawe. Alexei's voice is remarkably lower, with a delightful growl that he uses with flirtatious appeal to help Memory through tough moments. Dawe's pacing is dead-on, and her dialogue makes you feel like you're in the room. This is audio at its best. C.A. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine