EARTHQUAKE STORMS The Fascinating History and Volatile Future of the San Andreas Fault

Malcolm Hillgartner’s deep, rich voice adds life to Dvorak’s stories, which string together an engaging series of science and history anecdotes that focus on the San Andreas Fault. Hillgartner knows his California place names and conveys the thrill of discovery that provides the dynamic for most of the narrative. His delivery is lively without being overdramatic. The San Andreas Fault is a good lens for learning about the development of earth science. Much of the important work done in the last century has had to do with the San Andreas Fault’s complex system. However, the title of the book is misleading. The concept of earthquake storms emerges only in the last chapter. F.C. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2014]