BARBARY STATION

Mia Barron narrates this sci-fi tale of newly minted engineers and life partners Adda and Iridian's struggle against a pirate ship's Artificial Intelligence. Barron's delivery, though matter-of-fact in tone, makes the struggle completely believable and highly entertaining. The mysterious AI has gone mad and is trying to kill all the station residents and shoot down ships trying to leave. Baron's performance provides vibrant characterizations, and her subtle shifts in pacing and tone differentiate characters while maintaining tonal consistency. Her delivery helps with character development as well as enhancing suspense. As Adda and Iridian work to analyze the AI and its capabilities before it can kill everyone, Barron helps immerse listeners in their work. This imaginative story is an intriguing look at the emerging world of artificial intelligence. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2018]