Allegedly

Mary B. Addison carries the weight of an alleged crime that landed her in juvenile detention at age nine. Now seventeen and living in a group home, she faces the possibility of losing her unborn child to the state system that has defined her entire adolescence. As Mary struggles to build a future with her boyfriend Ted, she must confront the truth about what really happened years ago when a baby died under her family's care. The case that made headlines and destroyed her childhood refuses to stay buried, forcing Mary to find her voice and fight for the family she desperately wants to protect.

Bahni Turpin delivers a powerfully intimate performance that transforms this challenging narrative into an unforgettable listening experience. Her nuanced portrayal captures Mary's complex emotional journey, shifting seamlessly between the character's guarded exterior and vulnerable interior thoughts. Turpin's skillful handling of multiple characters brings depth to each voice while maintaining the story's intense psychological tension. The audio format amplifies the novel's emotional impact, allowing listeners to feel the weight of Mary's silence and the urgency of her need to finally speak her truth.