HERO

Christina Delaine's deep, rich voice makes for a mostly easy listen as she narrates this cat-and-mouse thriller. Listeners may find Delaine's slow-paced and low-pitched delivery a bit monotone in contrast to the adrenaline-fueled scenes. The story is told mainly from the perspectives of the hired assassin, Leo Sealy, and his target, smart and well-trained security expert Justine Poole. Delaine effectively differentiates the personalities, male and female, good and evil, and convincingly provides the voice for Justine's foreign-born grandmother, who is embedded in Justine's consciousness. The inventive plot may exhaust listeners with its never-ending chase but will keep them entertained throughout. E.Q. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2024]