SHOT

Jenny Siler's latest novel navigates the nefarious doings at a biotech firm that has been involved in a cover-up for thirty years. After a Bioflux executive is murdered, his widow forms an unlikely alliance with her old flame, who is a journalist, and with a female ex-con. The trio stirs up a hornet's nest as they take on government, big business, and corruption. Australian actor Humphrey Bower's voice grabs listeners and doesn't let go. His performance offers shaded characterizations, situations that tremble with tension, and a credible American accent. Blackmail, deadly designer germs, high-speed chases, a too probable conspiracy theory, and Humphrey Bower's reading make this one you won't want to miss. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 06/ JAN 07]