THE LAZARUS STRAIN

Listeners won't have to strain their ears when listening to the latest in the Steven Dunbar series. Sean Barrett makes listening easy and enjoyable. Medical Investigator Dunbar looks into a break-in at a biotech lab and the murder of a scientist. Some of the research animals also are missing. The clues quickly take off in several different directions at once, but listeners aren’t likely to guess the events that follow. Barrett helps move this fast-paced British offering even faster with clear and precise enunciation. His characters are distinctive even as he moves from one to another with seeming ease. He treats the unexpected conclusion with an assuredness that listeners will want to savor. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 08]