by Catriona Ward
Published 2022
'DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK' - STEPHEN KING 'Creepy, individual and gripping' - IAN RANKIN 'A thrilling hall of mirrors filled with twists' - ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Brilliant and moving' - SARAH PINBOROUGH Rob is afraid of her daughter. Callie collects tiny bones and whispers to imaginary friends, and Rob is afraid of what she might to do Annie, her younger sister. She sees a darkness in Callie that reminds her of the family she left behind, and a life she has tried to forget. Seeing no other way to keep Annie safe, she decides to take Callie back to Sundial, her childhood home deep in the Mojave Desert. And there she will have to make a terrible choice. Callie is afraid of her mother. Rob has begun to look at her strangely. To tell her secrets about her past that both disturb and excite her. And they are both afraid that only one of them will make it back from Sundial alive... A gripping gothic masterpiece from the bestselling and award-winning author of THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET, SUNDIAL is a must-read for fans of GIRL A and SHARP OBJECTS.
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British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Intense
“Clarice’s bold and expressive delivery is designed to build tension, with an intense yet fluid pacing that drives the suspense of the story.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“Lauren's intense and captivating tone is excellent for building intrigue, providing a slightly haunting quality that dives deep into the narrative's psychological horror.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Narration · Calm · Mysterious · +3 more
“This voice captures the essential mysterious and dramatic tone, with a measured and intimate delivery that perfectly suits a psychological thriller narrator.”
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“This voice brings a dramatic and expressive presence, fitting for a narrator who needs to convey the mysterious and darker elements of the story through storytelling.”
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A mother haunted by a dark past and terrified of her own daughter, speaking with a strained intensity and underlying dread.
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +58 more
“Jade's versatility to convey serious, dramatic, and even sad or angry emotions makes her ideal for Rob's strained intensity and underlying dread as a haunted mother.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Sad
“The sad and exhausted attitude of Shannon B perfectly aligns with Rob's deep dread and psychologically tormented state.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Neutral
“A measured and distant speaking style can effectively portray Rob's attempts to control her fear while her past haunts her, conveying a deep sense of psychological strain.”
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“This voice's mysterious and expressive quality would underscore Rob's internal turmoil and the hidden darkness she grapples with.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Social-Media · Conversational · Character-Voice · Low · +58 more
“The potential for a dark and slightly raspy texture in 'Soft Voice' lends itself well to conveying a character filled with dread and intense emotional strain.”
Rob's daughter, an unsettling child who collects bones and whispers to imaginary friends, with a voice that is both innocent and deeply disturbing.
Female · Young · Narration · Soft · Breathy · Intimate · +3 more
“This voice's soft, breathy, and intimate qualities are perfect for Callie, creating an unsettling mix of innocence and sinister whispery disturbance.”
Female · Young · Conversational · Character-Voice · Social-Media · Educational · +47 more
“Manon Bannerman's soft, dark, and mysterious breathiness is ideal for portraying an unsettling child who whispers to imaginary friends, hitting all key traits.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Veda Sky offers a chilling and haunting tone that, when modulated for a child's voice, can perfectly capture Callie's deeply disturbing yet young presence.”
Female · Young · Conversational · Narration · Soft · Breathy · +3 more
“Sarah's soft, breathy, and gentle delivery allows for an innocent surface, making the inherent darkness of Callie's character even more impactful.”
Female · Young · Character-Voice · Narration · Soft · Gentle · +3 more
“Nilou's gentle and expressive tone provides the innocent facade necessary for Callie, allowing the disturbing elements to emerge through script delivery and context.”
Rob's younger daughter, innocent and vulnerable, the object of Rob's protection.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Hailey's naturally soothing and warm quality, combined with a relaxed conversational flow, perfectly embodies Annie's soft, gentle, and vulnerable nature.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Mina's gentle, soft, and serene presence is ideal for Annie, providing the innocent and comforting vocal texture needed for the younger daughter.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“This voice offers a soothing and gentle tone, making it suitable for Annie's vulnerability while emphasizing her pure and innocent spirit.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Jasmine's warm, kind, and conversational delivery is a strong match for Annie, capturing her approachable and innocent speaking style effectively.”
Nigerian · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Temitope's warm, gentle, and reassuring presence lends itself well to Annie's character, highlighting her innocent and protected qualities.”