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Fortunately, narrator Daniel Isaac isn't charged with proclaiming motivation in this bracing caper. However, he admirably enlivens Mac, a cagey corporate investigator who discovers the existence of a cache of data that could tip the balance of power on the island nation of Patusan. Isaac also skillfully animates Mac's devious competitors, including a dim-witted everyman, a late CEO's two venal offspring, and a violent security thug. Isaac smoothly imparts a dense backstory that is essential to comprehending this brief audiobook, which is equal parts cyberpunk cautionary tale and detective story. Thanks to Isaac's sterling narration, this is one riveting listen. D.E.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2023]