THE MINDERS

We live in a world in which government intelligence can be held ransom by hackers. Narrators Katherine Press and Oliver Hembrough portray four citizens who volunteer to let the U.K. store its classified information off-line--safely tucked away in their neurodivergent brains. Getting paid to go off the grid and protect government secrets seems like a relatively simple task--until someone begins to hunt the volunteers down. While the promise of a high-octane counterespionage plot ultimately fizzles out, Press and Hembrough's expert voice acting provides a unique emotional profile and distinct accent for each character. Together, they keep listeners invested in the fates of the four minders. G.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2021]