THE DESTROYERS

Graham Halstead's narration of Bollen's novel is quite an accomplishment. As the main character, Ian Bledsoe, Halstead embodies the voice of a man down on his luck and looking for opportunities. His old friend, Charlie, lives in Greece and appears to embody the life Ian thinks he wants: He's wealthy and surrounded by interesting people. Ian also struggles with the ethical dilemmas of his wealthy father's business, which exploits local people. Intrigue mounts when Ian's father dies and Charlie disappears under mysterious circumstances. As this thoroughly engrossing audiobook transports listeners to Greece, Halstead handles the expanding cast of international characters subtly and effectively. S.P.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2017]