Boom Town
by Nic Stone
Narrated by Ariel Blake, Angel Pean, Shayna Small, Bahni Turpin, Nic Stone
Why Listen?
A gritty Atlanta thriller with five narrators who bring distinct voices to a morally complex cast—the ensemble performance transforms what could be pulpy into genuinely unsettling.
About This Audiobook
Former headline dancer Lyriq becomes increasingly suspicious when two women from Atlanta's notorious Boom Town gentlemen's club mysteriously disappear without explanation. What begins as concern for missing colleagues transforms into a dangerous investigation that pulls Lyriq deep into Atlanta's shadowy underworld. As she searches for answers about dancer Charm's sudden absence and her former partner Lucky's earlier vanishing, Lyriq discovers a web of corruption that threatens to destroy everything she thought she knew about the people around her.
The audiobook's ensemble cast delivers a powerfully immersive experience that brings Atlanta's gritty atmosphere to life. Ariel Blake, Angel Pean, Shayna Small, and Bahni Turpin each inhabit distinct characters with authentic voices that capture the complexity of women navigating a dangerous world, while author Nic Stone's own narration adds intimate authenticity to key moments. The multi-narrator approach creates a cinematic quality that enhances the thriller's mounting tension, allowing listeners to fully experience each character's perspective as the mystery deepens. The vocal performances transform Stone's adult debut into a compelling audio thriller that showcases both the vulnerability and strength of its protagonists.