THE CHAOS CODE

Working out clues to decipher the mysterious disappearance of his father, and to find an ancient treasure, Matt Stribling finds himself with many tough choices to make. John Lee characterizes young Matt nicely with an English lilt and various other European accents for the myriad of unusual characters Matt meets while trying to crack the Chaos Code. Good pacing and a clear tone allow the listener to jump into the fun and try to solve the high-tech mystery. John Lee steps up to the task of narrating in a convincing adolescent voice. Although many of the clues presented are simple enough to solve, Lee makes Matt's thoughts sound realistic, and the listener can easily suspend disbelief to enjoy the story. D.L.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 08]