by Kelly Andrew
Published 2026
From New York Times bestselling author Kelly Andrew comes the first in a darkly romantic duology that explores disability, obsession, and the twisted limits of loyalty. Shea Parker has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Gravewood, an impassable forest that's cut off her town from the rest of the world. With resources limited and supplies scarce, Shea is forced to carefully ration her hearing aid batteries. When her stash runs out, she'll be left in the silence. Desperate, Shea turns to the only person who can help -- Oliver Lysander, the volatile leader of a vampiric gang that rules the Gravewood. The arrangement between Shea and Lysander starts off simply enough. She gives him her blood. He tracks down batteries. They don't cross any lines. They don't make it personal. But when Shea's best friend is lured into the Gravewood, her disappearance brings her older brother home from the frontlines. Asher Thorley is willing to do whatever it takes to find his sister, even if it means holding Shea's ugliest secrets over her head. Ever an opportunist, Lysander renegotiates the terms of their deal. If Asher takes out Lysander's vampire rival, Lysander will help him find his sister. And if Shea agrees to Turn, Lysander will give her a cure for her ailing mother. For the first time ever, Shea finds herself leaving home. Swallowed up in the dreamlike dark of the Gravewood and traveling in the company of killers, it isn't long before she risks becoming one herself.
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Veda Sky's haunting and intense tone draws listeners into dark, mysterious worlds, fitting the genre's elements of danger and intrigue. The modulated quality provides a unique texture.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
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“A mature female voice with a theatrical quality that balances warmth and mystery, ideal for expressive storytelling. The soft yet mysterious presence would create an intimate listening experience.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Intense
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British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Intense
“This voice excels at building intensity, making it perfect for a dark, dramatic, and mysterious storyteller in a YA fantasy setting. Its British accent adds a classic audiobook feel.”
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The volatile leader of a vampiric gang, manipulative and dangerously charismatic. His voice should be smooth and seductive, yet hint at a predatory nature.
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Titan's raspy yet youthful American voice delivers gripping, edge-of-your-seat storytelling, capturing the manipulative and dangerously charismatic nature of a young vampiric leader. His intense tone is ideal.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Husky
“Aahmed offers a captivating husky American male voice with a pleasing ASMR quality, perfect for the smooth, seductive, and dark romance elements required for Oliver. The intimate texture hints at a predatory nature.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Husky
“Christian provides a warm, deep male voice with natural intimacy and emotional range, fitting the seductive yet dangerous antagonist. His smooth, controlled delivery can convey both charm and menace.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Damien's warm, husky male voice with rich vocal texture and a calm, grounded presence offers a modulated quality that would suit Oliver's mysterious and authoritative persona. The slight vocal fry adds depth.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Formal
“Revenant's youthful yet rugged American voice, with a gritty, cinematic texture, brings intense narration that would portray Oliver's volatile and dark leadership effectively. The formal descriptive trait offers a commanding presence.”
Shea's older brother, a soldier home from the frontlines, determined and serious in his quest to find his sister. His voice should convey weariness and an underlying protective intensity.
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“Tony offers a clear, conversational male voice with a polished yet friendly tone, ideal for Asher's serious and determined character. His American accent is a perfect match.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Dalton's calm and serious young male voice works well for the weary yet determined soldier, conveying a sense of underlying protective intensity. The echoey texture adds a unique dimension.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Relaxed
“Gabriel's calm, unhurried, and serious young male voice, with an American accent, evokes attention without being overly intense, fitting Asher's measured and protective nature. His relaxed quality is a good contrast.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Neutral
“Zee's natural and baritone voice offers a serious, narrative tone, which would suit Asher's determined quest to find his sister. The neutral quality allows for subtle emotional shifts.”
Female · Male · Young · Middle-Aged · Old · Character-Voice · +11 more
“This commanding and intense male voice, despite its 'raspy, mature tone', can be adapted for a young character to convey deep weariness and an underlying intensity, making it suitable for a soldier's gravitas.”