Middlegame

In Seanan McGuire's imaginative standalone fantasy, Middlegame, listeners are plunged into a realm where numbers and words hold extraordinary significance alongside the realities of alchemy and time. Narrated by Amber Benson, the story follows twins Roger and Dodger, who possess unique gifts—Roger with his mastery of language and Dodger with her obsession for numbers—unaware of their true nature. As they navigate shadowy organizations and complex plots orchestrated by the enigmatic Reed, the quest for power raises unsettling questions about identity and destiny.