New England White

When a murder shatters the carefully maintained facade of Elm Harbor, an elite New England university town, the secrets buried beneath its pristine surface begin to unravel with devastating consequences. Julia Carlyle, deputy dean at the divinity school and wife of the university's powerful president, finds herself at the center of a brewing storm when the victim turns out to be someone from her past. As the investigation deepens, long-buried connections between race, power, and politics threaten to expose the hidden networks that shape American influence, forcing Julia to navigate dangerous territory where personal loyalty and moral conviction collide.

Bahni Turpin delivers a masterful performance that brings depth and authenticity to Carter's intricate exploration of African American privilege and power. Her nuanced vocal work captures the subtle tensions within Julia's world, seamlessly shifting between the polished veneer of academic society and the raw emotions driving the characters' most private moments. Turpin's steady pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the complex web of relationships and motivations that propel this psychological thriller, while her skillful handling of dialogue makes each character distinctly memorable across the extensive twenty-two-hour runtime.