THE TRUDEAU VECTOR

Full Arctic night--the kind that lasts for months--unveils a biological nightmare at Trudeau Arctic Research Station. Robertson Dean allows the chill, both physical and psychological, to fully permeate his narration. He easily conveys the drive and irreverent humor of Dr. Jesse Hanley, the unorthodox epidemiologist sent to Trudeau to be either the savior or the bait for a deadly microbe. Dean uses his deep baritone well for the accents of the international conclave of scientists. Subtly following small emotional cues, Dean enlivens the characters. He delivers Jurjevics's novel with controlled intensity, making a tour-de-force thriller. Don't miss it for the suspense and enjoy the science lesson on the Arctic's fragile ecosystem. R.F.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 05/ JAN 06]