ASK NO MERCY Max Anger, Book 1

Narrator James Patrick Cronin grounds this thriller with a raspy timbre that laces it with danger. He embodies Max Anger, a Swedish intelligence operative who is determined to keep his head down and work the Russian desk without complications. But soon Max finds himself leaning deeper into the spy network, and Cronin helps us feel the menace. We are in capable hands as the narrative picks up and so does Cronin's energy, keeping us on the edge of our seats throughout the complicated plot. Cronin creates a portrait of a stern man who is also falling in love as he carries out the investigation of a lifetime. Fans of Scandinavian crime fiction will delight in this dramatic listening experience. M.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2018]