The Soul Game
Miren Triggs • Book 2
by Javier Castillo, Kevin Gerry Dunn
Narrated by Rachel Jacobs, René Ruiz
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Crucifixion, a Polaroid, a name — Castillo drops you into hell in the first chapter and doesn't let you breathe for twelve hours.
- Great if you want: dark European thriller energy transplanted to New York
- Listening experience: propulsive and unsettling — dual investigations tighten like a vice
- Narration: Jacobs and Ruiz split the two investigators; the pairing earns its weight
- Skip if: you haven't read The Snow Girl — payoff depends on it
About This Audiobook
When investigative journalist Miren Triggs receives a mysterious envelope containing a disturbing Polaroid and cryptic note about a missing girl from 2002, she finds herself pulled into a case that spans nearly a decade. Set against the backdrop of contemporary New York, the investigation intertwines with the brutal murder of a teenager found crucified in a suburban church. Alongside her former journalism professor Jim Schmoer, Miren must navigate the secretive corridors of a religious institution while unraveling connections between past and present crimes. The deeper they dig, the more dangerous their pursuit becomes, as hidden rituals and buried secrets threaten to destroy everything they thought they understood about faith and justice.
Narrators Rachel Jacobs and René Ruiz deliver a masterful dual performance that elevates this intricate thriller beyond the page. Their voices create distinct atmospheric layers, with Jacobs capturing Miren's determined intensity and Ruiz bringing gravitas to the story's darker revelations. The alternating perspectives flow seamlessly, maintaining tension throughout the nearly thirteen-hour runtime while allowing listeners to fully absorb the complex web of clues and red herrings. The audio format proves ideal for this mystery, as the narrators' pacing mirrors the investigative rhythm, drawing listeners deeper into the shadowy world of religious conspiracy and long-buried secrets.
