Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger, Read by Vivienne Leheny
Take a Ride with a Twisty Thriller
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Vivienne Leheny’s narration captures each character’s outward persona and true self in Confessions on the 7:45. In today’s episode, host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb confess their love for a good thriller. Seatmates Selena and Martha swap confessions on a stalled train ride. Selena believes her husband is having an affair with the nanny, and Martha is having an affair with her boss. When the nanny disappears, Selena remembers that conversation, which leads to a shocking unraveling of lies. Leheny highlights vivid descriptions with her nuanced performance. Hang on to your earbuds—you’re in for a twisty ride.
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