Her New Eyes

By: T. J. Martinson

Narrated by: Amy Tallmadge

From T.J. Martinson, author of The Reign of the Kingfisher, comes a poignant odyssey of aging, stardom, and memory explored through the literal eyes of Marilyn Monroe.

Susan Jackson’s serene life as a sixty-eight-year-old florist living in Indiana shatters following a groundbreaking eye transplant that comes with an unexpected side-effect—visions of the life of Marilyn Monroe. Initially a harmless oddity, the invasive visions swiftly escalate as she starts morphing into the iconic actress. As Susan’s transformation becomes undeniable, a battle of wills ensues between the long-dead Hollywood icon and the woman whose body she’s seized.

Her New Eyes is an evocative literary novel, playing out against the bittersweet stage of eternal Americana-icon worship. With a dreamy atmosphere and unforgettable characters, Martinson crafts a story that will provoke introspection while entertaining.

©2025 T. J. Martinson (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

a beautiful, unique story

I have read this once in print, and the narrator truly brings the images and characters to life in a captivating way!! It’s a beautiful story of love, aging, memory, and identity - would definitely read / listen again!