THE PROTECTOR'S WAR

In the first book of this series, DIES THE FIRE, there was the "Change," when all technology ceased to work. Having that background enriches this story of the transformations that have occurred in the 10 years following that event. Communities in the Willamette Valley have banded together, for good or for ill, and alliances and power struggles ensue. In presenting the Wiccan priestess, the former Marine, and the former professor who are the leaders of the three major communities, Todd McLaren makes good use of tone to depict their characters. He also provides a mix of international accents for a variety of foreign characters, as well as regional accents for those from different parts of the now-former United States. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2008]