Beneath the Skin

Narrator Ray Porter's gruff, measured growl complements Jonathan Maberry's werewolf PI, Sam Hunter. A former cop turned private investigator, Hunter is often sought out for cases that require a supernatural expertise. These cases are presented as intriguing, easily digestible short stories with humor, solid detective work, and no small amount of violence. Porter's pacing and delivery give a modern noir feel to this wry, gritty collection, and his characterizations enhance Maberry's spin on familiar archetypes. Through Porter, listeners encounter brave women, slippery villains, and intrepid children, and learn more about Hunter's sordid past. There's no "sexy werewolf" trope here; the dangers Sam faces aren't alluring, they're deadly. This is a refreshing take on paranormal conflict for those who like their mysteries bloody and bizarre. K.S.B. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine