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- Title: Don’t Look (A Taylor Sage FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1)
- Author: Molly Black
- Narrator: Susan Marlowe
- Length: 07:23:54
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 15/03/2022
- Publisher: Findaway Voices
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense
- ISBN13: 9.78E+12
As someone who’s spent countless hours listening to audiobooks in remote corners of the world – from the whispering deserts of Chile to the bustling markets of Marrakech – I’ve developed a deep appreciation for stories that can transport you completely. Molly Black’s ‘Don’t Look,’ narrated by Susan Marlowe, does exactly that, wrapping you in a chilling FBI procedural with supernatural undertones that reminded me of those eerie campfire stories my abuela used to tell.
The story follows FBI Special Agent Taylor Sage as she confronts a serial killer with a penchant for dressing victims in gowns and posing them like dolls. What makes this thriller particularly compelling is its blend of hard police work with the unsettling world of tarot readings and psychic predictions. Black masterfully walks the line between rational investigation and supernatural possibility, creating a tension that had me gripping my seat during a particularly bumpy stretch of railroad track.
Susan Marlowe’s narration is nothing short of superb. Her voice carries the perfect balance of professional detachment and emotional depth needed for a character like Taylor Sage. There’s a particular scene where Taylor receives a tarot reading that sent chills down my spine – Marlowe’s delivery was so precise I could practically smell the incense and hear the rustle of the cards, much like I remember from a fortune teller’s tent I once visited in New Orleans.
What struck me most about this audiobook was how Black weaves Taylor’s personal history – particularly the disappearance of her sister – into the larger mystery. It reminded me of how the best travel stories aren’t just about the places we go, but about the personal journeys we undertake. The production quality is excellent, with clear audio and well-paced narration that makes for easy listening whether you’re commuting or, like me, watching landscapes blur past train windows.
While the plot does follow some familiar thriller tropes, Black’s fresh take on the psychic element and Marlowe’s compelling performance elevate it above standard fare. The only minor critique I’d offer is that some of the procedural details feel slightly rushed, but this is a small quibble in an otherwise gripping listen.
For fans of psychological thrillers with a touch of the supernatural, this audiobook delivers satisfying twists and a protagonist complex enough to carry a series. The tarot element adds an intriguing layer that sets it apart from more conventional FBI procedurals.
As I disembarked from that Vermont train, headphones still buzzing with the story’s final revelations, I found myself looking at every stranger with just a bit more curiosity. That’s the mark of a great thriller – it lingers with you, coloring your world just slightly differently. Until our next literary adventure, happy listening and safe travels. – Marcus
Marcus Rivera
