Even Though I Knew the End
by C.L. Polk
Narrated by January LaVoy
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Under four hours to completely wreck you — this sapphic noir burns fast and refuses to let go.
- Great if you want: sapphic romance with real stakes and period noir atmosphere
- Listening experience: compact and emotionally dense — novella pacing, novel-sized gut punch
- Narration: LaVoy's weary tenderness makes the doomed romance feel achingly real
- Skip if: you want deep worldbuilding — this is a tight, focused novella
About This Audiobook
Prohibition-era Chicago harbors divine monsters and supernatural secrets in this dark fantasy novella where Helen Brandt, a fallen auspex with three days left before damnation, receives an impossible offer. Having sold her soul years ago to save her brother, she faces eternity in hell until a mysterious client presents her with one final case: find Chicago's most elusive killer, the White City Vampire, and earn back her future. The stakes couldn't be higher as Helen navigates the city's occult underworld, racing against time to secure a life with her beloved Edith while confronting the supernatural forces that control the city's fate.
January LaVoy delivers a masterful performance that captures both the gritty atmosphere of 1920s Chicago and the intimate emotional core of Helen's desperate quest. Her narration skillfully balances the noir detective elements with the story's romantic heart, giving distinct voices to each character while maintaining the tale's urgent pacing. LaVoy's interpretation enhances the novella's blend of period detail and fantasy elements, making the supernatural feel grounded and immediate. The audio format particularly benefits the story's atmospheric qualities, allowing listeners to become fully immersed in the shadowy world where love and damnation collide.
