A PATENT LIE

In the genre of legal thriller, patent infringement might seem like rather dry fare. Paul Goldstein, however, mixes enough action, intrigue, romance, and drama, along with appealing characters, to make his story captivating and satisfying. Narrator Paul Michael propels the listener through all the intricacies of the plot as well as the details of patent law. His brisk, clear delivery moves the action well, and his characters are, for the most part, credible. The production’s one weakness lies with Michael’s presentation of female characters, but that’s a minor distraction from an overall strong performance. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2008]