THE IONIA SANCTION

Ancient Greece's only investigator, Nicolaos, is tasked with solving a murder in Athens. Listeners follow Nico on a quest that leads him into the Persian Empire. This isn't a mere murder, however, as complications unfold in the form of a slave girl, an ex-girlfriend, and assorted villains who are more than happy to cause death and mayhem. Erik Davies narrates the rich story with aplomb. His reading emphasizes the youth of the lead character, and he deftly handles the dark humor that is liberally spread through the text. Davies portrays the diverse cast of characters well, including several prominent females and some dominant males, not to mention a eunuch or two. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2012]