ONE PERFECT LIE

Scottoline is at her best with this thriller about ATF agent Curt Abbott, and George Newbern is the guy to convince listeners of one thing when quite another is actually going on. Newly hired high school teacher of government studies Chris Brennan has the perfect credentials. His references are beyond reproach, and, if needed, he can even coach baseball. What could be better? Newbern sets the scene so deftly that when the truth is revealed, listeners will discover they were completely taken in. Abbott's ATF investigation is focused on a possible domestic terrorism plot and on three boys: Evan Kostis, a kid with every advantage; Raz Sematov, who is troubled by his father's recent death; and Jordan Larkin, a quiet, dependable teen. Newbern makes this thrill-a-minute ride worth taking. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2017]