You Are Not Alone

January 13, 2020
At the start of this entertaining yet shallow psychological thriller from bestsellers Hendricks and Pekkanen (The Wife Between Us), lonely temp Shay Miller watches in horror as a stranger, Amanda Evinger, commits suicide by throwing herself off a Manhattan subway platform in front of a moving train. The distraught Shay, who becomes fixated on Amanda, tracks down the young woman’s address and shows up at her memorial service. Shay’s presence attracts the attention of glamorous sisters Jane and Cassandra Moore, whose inner circle of women included Amanda. Jane and Cassandra worry that somehow Amanda confessed to Shay that the women are involved in a kind of vigilante justice in which they inflict revenge on people who may have wronged one of them. Though the story doesn’t delve deep into the characters, the strong plot generates plenty of tension as the sisters befriend Shay and set about remaking her life—all the better to spy on her. Though not up to the standard of the authors’ previous books, this one’s sure to please suspense fans. Agents: Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and Margaret Riley King, WME.

Narrators Dylan Moore and Barrie Kreinik collaborate fittingly together to recount the suspenseful story of lonely, unhappy Shay Miller and her volatile connection with the prosperous Moore sisters. Moore gives life to Shay's character in a way that is both complementary and convincing. She has a gentleness to her voice that emphasizes Shay's na�ve demeanor and feelings of alienation. Moore's harmonious tone allows Shay's character to be more likable and relatable as she perfectly portrays her thoughts and feelings. Barrie Kreinik is stern and brazen when depicting Cassandra and Jane Moore, pairing vocal strength with their abetting and manipulative natures. Using appropriate pacing and effective expression, she hones in on every conniving plan the Moore sisters concoct. Both narrators make this a thrilling listen. D.Z. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine