SAIL

James Patterson returns with another high-tension drama that pits family members against one another in the midst of a life-threatening crisis on the high seas. After the death of her husband, Anne Dunne tries to pull her family together with a sailing vacation. Just when her three kids are starting to be themselves again, catastrophe strikes. Narrators Dylan Baker and Jennifer Van Dyck deliver an outstanding reading, offering sympathetic and, most importantly, realistic characters that will draw listeners into the story. Baker is the star here, narrating in a firm, unwavering voice that does wonders for the story itself. The stakes are high and the characters, fighting for their lives, become real people listeners will relate to. L.B. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2008]