The Effect Podcast with Juliet Aubrey, Peter Bankolé, Pavel Douglas, Eric Sirakian, Nicola Bryant, Patrice Naiambana, Geoff McGivern, Robert G. Slade, Elena Saurel, Timothy Blore cover art

The Effect

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The Effect

By: Richard Kurti, Bev Doyle, Colin Brake, Thandi Lubimbi, Una McCormack, Helen Quigley, Andrew Mark Sewell
Narrated by: Juliet Aubrey, Peter Bankolé, Pavel Douglas, Eric Sirakian, Nicola Bryant, Patrice Naiambana, Geoff McGivern, Robert G. Slade, Elena Saurel, Timothy Blore
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About this listen

Harper McKenzie wakes to the worse possible day: her 18-year-old son has vanished from her Manhattan apartment without trace.

Worse, no-one knows what she’s talking about.

No-one thinks she had a son.

Ever.

Has she lost her grip on reality?

Or has the world shifted in a terrifying and unpredictable way?

The Effect is a taut psychological thriller that challenges everything we thought was real, as Harper’s quest to find her son pushes her to the very edge of reason.

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Episodes
  • Ep 1: Vanished

    Ep 1: Vanished
    Sep 15 2021

    Harper’s son has vanished, but no-one else thinks he ever existed.
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    23 mins
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  • Ep 2: Conspiracy

    Ep 2: Conspiracy
    Sep 15 2021

    As the apparent conspiracy against her becomes more tangled, Harper’s paranoia spirals. Is there anyone she can trust?
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    22 mins
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  • Ep 3: Evidence

    Ep 3: Evidence
    Sep 15 2021

    Just as she fears she’s lost her mind, Harper discovers a single piece of evidence that turns her world upside down. Again.
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    23 mins
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Absolutely love the story. Totally believable. And the amazing sound left me craving for more. Definitely my fav type of sci do, where the sci-go element doesn’t dominate the world building.
This week I was wondering if it’s possible at all to find a thriller without violence and dead bodies. I thought it wasn’t possible. This story is a proof that no dead bodies are required to make a thriller. Absolutely recommend it.

Listened to all episodes in one sitting.

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excellent narration. Slightly confused
story line initially. Unnecessary bad language which I don't appreciate

Panic!

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Even though the story is quite predictable in some parts (as it's a concept explored in other shows) at the end you're wondering if there is going to be a 2nd season. The performance was really good and the audio effects worked really well to create that suspension.

Really enjoyed it. The acting was brilliant.

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Narrated very well. Story was going great but kind of went a bit overboard towards the end and didn't like the ending. Was left wondering how things went.

Strange ending

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Couldn't get enough of this!! Amazing story, amazing twists. Listened to all 10 episodes in one sitting. Highly recommended...

Wow

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