INFLUX

Narrator Jeff Gurner gives a star performance of Suarez’s compelling techno-thriller, which is reminiscent of the science-fiction classics of the 1950s and ‘60s: The bad guys—set on world domination—are very bad. The nerdy good guys—weak on social skills—are totally good. The love interest is brilliant, dangerous, and breathtakingly beautiful. There’s even a ray gun. Gurner’s friendly tenor breathes life into some flat dialogue. His accents allow listeners to identify characters who are always engaging, funny, and under control. His pacing is exceptionally good, even in moments of high drama. F.C. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2014]