BURN THE FREEZE A Dystopian Adventure

S.M. McVicar narrates his novel, a mélange of science fiction, dystopian adventure, and political commentary. In the future, Cal Shook, an outcast in the highly controlled and environmentally ruined society in which he exists, tries to take down "The 31" a secret group of billionaire oligarchs who rule the world. McVicar's narration is breathlessly rapid-fire. He is clearly invested in the world he's created, but, as a result, he speaks far too quickly, which is a disservice to the listener. On the other hand, a breathless delivery adds to the tension he's trying to evoke, and if the listener sticks with it, the audiobook provides an entertaining story. One can hope this author goes deeper into some of his themes in subsequent novels. D.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]