Cinderwich, Cherie Priest
Cinderwich, Cherie Priest
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Cinderwich

Author: Cherie Priest

Narrator: Traci Odom

Unabridged: 5 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/14/2024

Synopsis

“Who put Ellen in the blackgum tree?” Decades after trespassing children spotted the desiccated corpse wedged in the treetop, no one knows the answer. Kate Thrush and her former college professor, Dr. Judith Kane, travel to Cinderwich, Tennessee, in hopes that maybe it was their Ellen: Katie’s lost aunt, Judith’s long-gone lover. But they’re not the only ones to have come here looking for closure. The people of Cinderwich, a town hardly more than a skeleton itself, are staunchly resistant to the outsiders’ questions about Ellen and her killer. And the deeper the two women dig—the more rot they unearth—the closer they come to exhuming the evil that lies, hungering, at the roots of Cinderwich.

About Cherie Priest

Cherie Priest is the author of two dozen books and novellas. She is perhaps best known for the steampunk pulp adventures of the Clockwork Century, beginning with Boneshaker. She has been nominated for the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award, as well as the Locus award—which she won with Boneshaker. Cherie has also written a number of urban fantasy titles, and composed pieces (large and small) for George R. R. Martin's shared world universe, the Wild Cards. Although she was born in Florida on the day Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, for the last twenty years Cherie has largely divided her time between Chattanooga, TN, and Seattle, WA—where she presently lives with her husband and a menagerie of exceedingly photogenic pets.

About Traci Odom

Traci Odom is an American-born actor and voiceover artist who has built a successful career that spans decades. A veteran audiobook narrator, she has also performed on stage, film, and television. When not narrating, she daydreams of becoming an American Ninja Warrior.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Zana

Well, that was a huge waste of my time. It took until 90% into the novel for the dark fantasy to actually show up. And that last 10% with the dark fantasy portion? Jesus, I really hope that wasn't some girl power situation because it came out of nowhere and made no sense. There was absolutely zero le......more

Goodreads review by Translator

This was a lot of fun to read. Slight chills, spirit encounters that might (or might not) be friendly, creepy little nearly-abandoned town, two old friends trying to answer questions about a missing loved one that may (or may not) be the storied corpse stuck in the blackgum tree, southern gothic set......more

Goodreads review by Kat (Katlovesbooks)

Cinderwich by Cherie Priest is a fantasy/horror novel. First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Apex Book Company and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.   My Synopsis:    (No major reveals, but if concerned, sk......more

Goodreads review by Shu Wei

I wanted to love this the moment I saw that surreal, creepy cover. However, the pacing stayed incredibly slow all the way up to ~80%. This is fine if not for the bland atmosphere and main characters that never caught my interest even through all of their extended conversations. In fact, the side cha......more

Quotes

"Narrator Traci Odom’s use of folksy accents perfectly sets the scene for this horror audiobook. Odom’s steady pace enhances the atmospheric tone of the narrative. Her emotional connection with Kate and Judith, along with her warm and appealing voice, keep listeners hooked to the legend surrounding the body found in the blackgum tree so many years ago." - Audiofile

"[Traci Odom] gives Kate a wry, academic curiosity that drives her through ghostly encounters and uneasy forest walks . . . Crisp scholarly dryness pairs perfectly with barely contained drama and a potent smidge of urban legend horror." –Library Journal

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