Lights Out

About This Audiobook

When a sports reporter stumbles onto a murder investigation, she doesn’t just cover the story—she becomes the story’s next potential target. Elise Hart Kipness’s *Lights Out* is a sharp, relentless thriller that blends the grit of a crime beat with the adrenalized pace of a chase. The prose crackles with a reporter’s instinct for uncovering secrets, and the plot twists feel earned rather than forced, pulling listeners into a web of deception where every source has an angle. Chanté McCormick’s narration is the secret weapon here, delivering dialogue with razor-sharp precision and a voice that shifts effortlessly from disarming curiosity to bone-chilling dread. The audiobook’s pacing mirrors the tension of a breaking news cycle, where every chapter ends with another unanswered question—leaving you no choice but to hit play on the next one."

"review": "Chanté McCormick’s narration of *Lights Out* is a masterclass in vocal restraint and emotional range. She nails the protagonist’s journalist instincts—curious, skeptical, and just a little too stubborn for her own good—while also capturing the menace of the book’s unseen antagonist with a low, vibrating unease. The story’s strength lies in its authenticity; Kipness clearly knows the world of sports reporting, and the details of locker rooms, press boxes, and late-night deadlines feel lived-in rather than pasted on. The mystery unfolds like a real investigation, with red herrings that actually mislead and clues that demand your full attention, though the final act rushes a bit too quickly for its own good. The production is crisp, with minimal background noise, but the audio occasionally clips during the most intense exchanges, which is jarring. Still, McCormick’s performance sells the tension even in those moments, making it easy to overlook the technical hiccups. If you crave thrillers that feel rooted in the real world but still deliver white-knuckle suspense, this is one to queue up—just don’t expect to pause for breath anytime soon.