THE ASSOCIATE

Upon leaving Yale Law School, scholastic superstar Kyle McAvoy plans to work in the public-service sector before joining his father's firm. But a blackmail threat concerning college fraternity shenanigans sends him into a major New York practice—and a plot that has him running for his life. Erik Singer is the perfect choice for this classic Grisham thriller. His fresh, edgy vocal tones adapt well to the character of Kyle, as well as to the other characters in the story. Singer's pace keeps up with the racing plot, offering slight shifts in inflection to suggest gender and age. And when the story reaches a sudden and unsatisfying ending, we can hear our disappointment mirrored in his performance. R.L.L. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2009]