Suburban Dicks by Fabian Nicieza, Read by Natalie Naudus

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Narrator Natalie Naudus unites a disparate community connected by small–town secrets, fading dreams, and racial divides in Suburban Dicks, this mystery by Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb talk about Naudus’s wry performance—she clearly gets the subtle humor needed to keep the audiobook amusing even in the darker moments. The story centers on a murder at a gas station in a New Jersey suburb, and former criminal profiler and local mother Andie Stern and journalist Kenny Lee, who combine resources to investigate. They incite the ire of local law enforcement, particular the sheriff. Naudus’s vocal versatility and ear for dialogue are well matched to Nicieza’s blend of snarky humor, suburban drama, and issues-oriented storytelling.

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