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Most Wanted

by Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by Julia Whelan

3.94 ABR Score (30.5K ratings)
★ 3.67 Goodreads (28.3K) ★ 4.17 Audible (2.3K)
12h 42m Released 2016 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

What would you do if the sperm donor who gave you your pregnancy might also be a serial killer?

  • Great if you want: ethical thrillers where the stakes are deeply personal
  • Listening experience: fast-paced with an emotional undercurrent that sneaks up on you
  • Narration: Whelan makes Christine's spiral feel urgent, not hysterical
  • Skip if: a 3.67 Goodreads average hints the ending divides readers sharply

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About This Audiobook

Christine and Marcus have struggled with infertility for years, and their decision to use a sperm donor feels like their final hope for the family they desperately want. When Christine finally becomes pregnant, their joy seems complete until a chilling news broadcast changes everything. The young man arrested for a string of violent crimes bears a striking resemblance to their donor, launching Christine into a frantic investigation that threatens to unpack everything she thought she knew about her pregnancy. As she digs deeper into the donor's background, Christine faces an impossible moral dilemma that forces her to question the very nature of genetics, responsibility, and maternal love.

Julia Whelan delivers a masterful performance that captures both Christine's initial vulnerability and her growing determination as the stakes escalate. Whelan's nuanced voice work brings authenticity to the complex emotional terrain, from tender moments between the expectant couple to the rising tension as Christine's worst fears seem confirmed. Her measured pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the ethical weight of each revelation while maintaining the thriller's momentum. The audio format intensifies the psychological suspense, as Whelan's intimate narration draws listeners directly into Christine's increasingly desperate mindset.