BLOOD SAFARI

Emma, a business consultant, is convinced someone is trying to kill her, so she hires a bodyguard. The guardian, a quiet man named Lemmer, accompanies her on a quest to learn whether her long-lost brother is alive. During her search in the South African bush it becomes clear that Emma is indeed in danger. Simon Vance builds the tension with tone, pacing, and inflection. Meyer’s forte is character development, in particular the character of Lemmer. Vance reveals a man who slowly brings down his emotional wall as he tells his own story. Overall, Vance keeps the action going and applies distinctive touches for friends and foes. M.B. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2010]