OATH OF OFFICE

Doctors, police, and the president of the U.S. all swear an oath of office; some take it more seriously than others. Robert Petkoff’s narration adds drama and tension to this chilling story based on “advances” in agricultural science. Dr. John Meacham goes on a shooting spree and kills himself, leaving Dr. Lou Welcome, his friend and counselor, to figure out why—with the help of friends and family. Petkoff has a range of unique voices to draw on to portray a variety of characters and their regional origins. He is fully credible as researchers, restaurateurs, and thugs—and even the president and first lady—as Meacham’s life and activities are examined with a fine-toothed comb. As Welcome identifies the terrible effects of “GMO franken corn,” he discovers the White House is involved. Listeners, especially those who enjoy conspiracy thrillers, will be thoroughly engaged. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2012]