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The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery
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Expected 26 Aug 26Six college friends reunite at a wedding—eight years after one was convicted of murdering another. When a second friend is murdered, questions arise as to whether the real killer went to prison. A dual timeline dark academia whodunit set in a Gilded Age estate on an elite college campus in the American South. Think Agatha Christie meets Tell Me Lies. Full-Cast performance with a central narrator and cinematic sound design.
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Expected publication August 26, 2026
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Greta Craig
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery is a ten episode podcast that has been turned into an audiobook. This fabulous mystery has it all-obsession, suspense, murder, intrigue, found family, friendship, a dual timeline-in a dark academia setting. The story revolves around six friends in college. Beau, Ben and Daisy have known each other since childhood. Daisy and Caroline are roommates and then Nora joins them. Ben, Beau and Jasper share the upstairs portion of the same house. Ben and Nora are dating. Beau and Caroline are “seeing each other”. Feelings are convoluted here-unrequited crushes, obsession. After a party one weekend, Daisy falls from the clock tower in town. Was it an accident or murder? Who is guilty? Who’s convicted? Will we ever know the truth? Fast forward eight years to a wedding and answers.
The duet multicast performance was beyond extraordinary. Dave Greggs was fantastic as charming, somewhat arrogant/entitled Beau. Sophie Terry was magnificent as sweet, kind, lonely, determined Nora. Michael Brigant was superb as compassionate, sweet, loving Ben. Sophia Radford was spectacular as friendly, naive Daisy. Her Southern accent was perfect. Isaac Trenton was delightful as considerate law student Jasper. Cindy Xu was terrific as entitled, unhappy, jealous Caroline. Sean Finnerty was perfect as Eben Wisp-Beau’s curious relative. Casey James was splendid as Ms. Beaufort-Southern accent and all. Lucius Po was amazing as the policeman and Nora’s father. Millie Telman was absolutely brilliant as young Daisy. Greta Craig-marvellous writer, director, producer, sound designer, mixer and general narrator for the series. I highly recommend listening to this audiobook.
Thanks to Greta Craig and NetGalley for this ALC.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Story 5 stars Narration 5 stars
The duet multicast performance was beyond extraordinary. Dave Greggs was fantastic as charming, somewhat arrogant/entitled Beau. Sophie Terry was magnificent as sweet, kind, lonely, determined Nora. Michael Brigant was superb as compassionate, sweet, loving Ben. Sophia Radford was spectacular as friendly, naive Daisy. Her Southern accent was perfect. Isaac Trenton was delightful as considerate law student Jasper. Cindy Xu was terrific as entitled, unhappy, jealous Caroline. Sean Finnerty was perfect as Eben Wisp-Beau’s curious relative. Casey James was splendid as Ms. Beaufort-Southern accent and all. Lucius Po was amazing as the policeman and Nora’s father. Millie Telman was absolutely brilliant as young Daisy. Greta Craig-marvellous writer, director, producer, sound designer, mixer and general narrator for the series. I highly recommend listening to this audiobook.
Thanks to Greta Craig and NetGalley for this ALC.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Story 5 stars Narration 5 stars
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC review provided by NetGalley.
Thank you Greta Craig, Victory Editing and NetGalley for this ALC (ARC) opportunity to listen to the full version of The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery. All opinions are my own.
The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery follows 6 college friends who are haunted by the ghost of their past as a result of losing one of their beloved friends and the “golden girl” of the group. At first you believe that she is this perfect friend, in the perfect friendship group, but as the story goes on you learn that there are many issues within group, resulting in toxic relationships, untold secrets, forbidden love, and profound longing and yearning.
The story follows a dual timeline in the present and the past, with multiple POVs and a narrator. The author has produced a story with a very lyrical style using the tools of rhythm, musicality, vivid imagery, and emotional resonance, which is captured perfectly by each voice actor. The story leans into Romanticism, especially through characters who choose feeling over logic. The cinematic background audio adds a beautiful layer to the story, adding to the whole overall experience. I recommend wearing your headphones for the most immersive experience.
I absolutely adored listening to this dark academia, murder mystery. It is hauntingly beautiful, and perfect in every way. A 5 star listening experience. I am so glad I requested the ALC as it provoked so many emotions and I genuinely wish I could listen to this again for the first time. There are so many plot twists in this story that I was hooked from episode 1 right through to the end!
Thank you Greta Craig, Victory Editing and NetGalley for this ALC (ARC) opportunity to listen to the full version of The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery. All opinions are my own.
The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery follows 6 college friends who are haunted by the ghost of their past as a result of losing one of their beloved friends and the “golden girl” of the group. At first you believe that she is this perfect friend, in the perfect friendship group, but as the story goes on you learn that there are many issues within group, resulting in toxic relationships, untold secrets, forbidden love, and profound longing and yearning.
The story follows a dual timeline in the present and the past, with multiple POVs and a narrator. The author has produced a story with a very lyrical style using the tools of rhythm, musicality, vivid imagery, and emotional resonance, which is captured perfectly by each voice actor. The story leans into Romanticism, especially through characters who choose feeling over logic. The cinematic background audio adds a beautiful layer to the story, adding to the whole overall experience. I recommend wearing your headphones for the most immersive experience.
I absolutely adored listening to this dark academia, murder mystery. It is hauntingly beautiful, and perfect in every way. A 5 star listening experience. I am so glad I requested the ALC as it provoked so many emotions and I genuinely wish I could listen to this again for the first time. There are so many plot twists in this story that I was hooked from episode 1 right through to the end!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was sooooo so good!!!
Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for a chance to listen to The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery audio ARC/ARL
Wow. This left me GAGGEDD. Honestly I didn’t think I would binge it this hard. I went in to this completely blind. I was lucky to be approved on NetGalley and I’m so happy I requested this.
Off the bat I kinda loved it. It gave me graphic audiobook vibes because it is one! The music, the sound effects and everyone’s casting was amazing. Once you knew, you did expect some stuff to happen but honestly, to me I didn’t in some way. I was left wanting more and more and could not get enough of not knowing the answers!! Everyone’s performance was amazing. I felt every emotion everyone put in to it and how the story just swayed you. I really ate this up. Hard. I LOVED IT. The ending left me honestly empty. Like I kinda didn’t want it to end. I cried for everyone. I did not expect this to make me cry. You know what this kinda felt like? Pretty Little Liars. A whole ass season of PLL. It was great. I loved this. Can’t wait for more of Greta Craig!!
Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for a chance to listen to The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery audio ARC/ARL
Wow. This left me GAGGEDD. Honestly I didn’t think I would binge it this hard. I went in to this completely blind. I was lucky to be approved on NetGalley and I’m so happy I requested this.
Off the bat I kinda loved it. It gave me graphic audiobook vibes because it is one! The music, the sound effects and everyone’s casting was amazing. Once you knew, you did expect some stuff to happen but honestly, to me I didn’t in some way. I was left wanting more and more and could not get enough of not knowing the answers!! Everyone’s performance was amazing. I felt every emotion everyone put in to it and how the story just swayed you. I really ate this up. Hard. I LOVED IT. The ending left me honestly empty. Like I kinda didn’t want it to end. I cried for everyone. I did not expect this to make me cry. You know what this kinda felt like? Pretty Little Liars. A whole ass season of PLL. It was great. I loved this. Can’t wait for more of Greta Craig!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was so good.
The ambiance was great. It was everything: the music, the voices on the background, the voices of the characters, the crying. Oh my god, it really was such an incredible production. Maybe because it's a "podcast" setting instead of a traditional audiobook. Also the fact that it comes out every week makes it more interesting, kind of like a true crime podcast but fiction, instead of reality (which makes it so much better imo)
The story was so intriguing. Maybe a little slow for me, at least at first, but they are building you into everything that will happen later, letting you know these characters, their lives and how they got to that specific point so it all makes sense.
Saw coming who the killer was, but I didn't see coming the final plot twist.
Overall, really enjoyed this one, especially on the execution of it but also on the story (I was hooked by the 50% mark). Really would recommend checking this one out if you like mystery/thriller stories
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 ⭐️ Wow the audiobook was so well done!! The full cast and sound effects made it feel like I was in the book or watching a show!
As for the characters, they were a bit surface level. I didn’t really connect with any of them. However Daisy’s and Beaus actions had me so mad. Honestly most of the friend group was messy. I also kinda predicted the ending so I wasn’t mad about or surprised.
Thank you Netgalley and Victory Editing for the opportunity to read this arc!
3.5 ⭐️ Wow the audiobook was so well done!! The full cast and sound effects made it feel like I was in the book or watching a show!
As for the characters, they were a bit surface level. I didn’t really connect with any of them. However Daisy’s and Beaus actions had me so mad. Honestly most of the friend group was messy. I also kinda predicted the ending so I wasn’t mad about or surprised.
Thank you Netgalley and Victory Editing for the opportunity to read this arc!
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