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Hearts of the Missing: A Mystery Audiobook, by Carol Potenza Play Audiobook Sample

Hearts of the Missing: A Mystery Audiobook

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Read By: Laura Jennings Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2018 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781250312136

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

51

Longest Chapter Length:

34:51 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:32 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

11:43 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

"Narrator Laura Jennings believably delivers the intonations of a number of Native American characters in this mystery...Overall, Jennings's reserved tone and low pitch give a note of solemnity and respect to a culture that has been historically marginalized." — AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner Beautifully written with a riveting plot and a richly drawn, diverse cast of characters, Hearts of the Missing is the mesmerizing debut from 2017 Tony Hillerman Prize recipient Carol Potenza. When a young woman linked to a list of missing Fire-Sky tribal members commits suicide, Pueblo Police Sergeant Nicky Matthews is assigned to the case. As the investigation unfolds, she uncovers a threat that strikes at the very heart of what it means to be a Fire-Sky Native: victims chosen and murdered because of their genetic makeup. But these deaths are not just about a life taken. In a vengeful twist, the killer ensures the spirits of those targeted will wander forever, lost to their family, their People, and their ancestors. When those closest to Nicky are put in jeopardy, she must be willing to sacrifice everything—her career, her life, even her soul—to save the people she is sworn to protect. “Potenza’s outstanding debut and series launch is sure to please fans of mysteries...Nicky, a strong, nuanced lead, inhabits a world populated by well-developed supporting characters.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

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“Narrator Laura Jennings believably delivers the intonations of a number of Native American characters…who range from deep and serious young men to gravelly and steady old women. She seamlessly transitions to the youthful voice of Matthews, a non-native…Overall, Jennings’s reserved tone and low pitch give a note of solemnity and respect to a culture that has been historically marginalized. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

— AudioFile

Quotes

  • “In the Hillerman tradition, Carol Potenza’s Hearts of the Missing winds and weaves together like a Tsiba’ashi D’yini basket holding one fine mystery.”

    — Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author
  • “Potenza stirs the various ingredients together into a satisfying conclusion.”

    — Albuquerque Journal
  • “Potenza’s outstanding debut and series launch is sure to please fans of mysteries that respectfully depict Native American culture and beliefs…Nicky, a strong, nuanced lead, inhabits a world populated by well-developed supporting characters. Another plus is Potenza’s vivid portrayal of the desert landscape.”

    — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
  • “New Mexico is a spectacular setting for mysteries, and Carol Potenza puts its majestic landscape to unexpected and thrilling use.”

    — David Morrell, author of Ruler of the Night
  • "Thoroughly researched and masterfully plotted, Hearts of the Missing uses the atmospheric beauty of New Mexico to fully make this mystery come alive.”

    — Tricia Fields, Tony Hillerman Prize-winning author
  • AudioFile Earphones Award winner

Awards

  • Winner of the 2017 Tony Hillerman Prize
  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
  • Winner of Minotaur Competition Winner: Tony Hillerman

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About Carol Potenza

Carol Potenza is an author and assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at New Mexico State University. Her debut novel, Hearts of the Missing, won the 2017 Tony Hillerman Prize.

About Laura Jennings

Laura Jennings graduated with an MFA in creative writing and has an intrinsic appreciation of the mechanisms and techniques which comprise the art of the tale. A skilled narrator, she is adept at analyzing the underlying moods and currents of a book and bringing these into her interpretation of the author’s work.