None of This is True
by Lisa Jewell
Narrated by Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jewell, Thomas Judd, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker, Jenny Walser
Why You'll Love This
Lisa Jewell wrote herself into her own thriller — a podcaster slowly losing control of her story, with a meta layer that's genuinely unsettling.
- Great if you want: psychological suspense where the threat creeps in slowly
- The experience: slow-burn dread that snaps tight in the final third
- Narration: ten-voice cast mirrors the podcast format; Jewell reading her own work adds eerie texture
- Skip if: large casts make it hard for you to track characters
About This Book
A seemingly innocent encounter between two women celebrating their shared birthday spirals into a psychological nightmare that threatens to destroy everything. When podcaster Alix Summers meets the enigmatic Josie Fair, she believes she's found the perfect subject for her true crime series. Josie claims to be on the verge of major life changes, but her mysterious past and unsettling behavior suggest darker motivations. As Alix delves deeper into Josie's story, the boundaries between interviewer and subject blur dangerously, and Josie begins infiltrating every aspect of Alix's carefully constructed world.
The stellar ensemble cast transforms this gripping thriller into an immersive audio drama that rivals professional radio productions. Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, and Nicola Walker each bring distinct vocal personalities that make every character feel authentically real and disturbingly present. Their nuanced performances capture the mounting tension and psychological complexity that define Jewell's storytelling. The multi-narrator approach perfectly mirrors the podcast format central to the plot, creating layers of authenticity that enhance the story's unsettling atmosphere. Each voice contributes to building an audio experience that feels both intimate and deeply unnerving.