Henry Leyva's energetic, no-nonsense style is a natural fit for the cutting-edge science and rising action in this mystery. Logan Ramsay is a genetic scientist whose mother, also a brilliant geneticist, was responsible for a global catastrophe after altering the genetic makeup of rice. Now Ramsay works for the government monitoring agency that guards against rogue genetic interventions. During a raid, Ramsey is exposed to a possible mutation, causing an upgrade to his own biological composition that gives him near-superhuman ability. He must flee to avoid detection. Leyva's performance is an irresistible mix of intellectual prowess and ever-rising tension. He conveys both the relevant science and the mounting action, giving listeners a thoroughly wrenching experience.
Pub Date: July 12, 2022
Duration: 9 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593507186
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Dion Graham narrates a taut thriller in which a banker digs into the truth behind his father's death--only to uncover a terrorist conspiracy. The news of his father's heart attack shocks David; then he discovers a note claiming the death wasn't due to natural causes. Graham imbues David with an earnest tone even as the story ramps into a bombastic roller-coaster ride. A mad scientist hopes to unleash a horrifying biomedical weapon, and David races to stop it. Graham shifts among characters, delivering emotive performances that capture a gamut of heartfelt emotions. Overall, Graham's portrayal conjures a captivating leading man in a blockbuster movie.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2025
Duration: 9 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781965253359
Publisher: Charles Jacobs
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Narrator John Pirhalla sets a slow rhythm in this mystery. Mitt Fuller begins his surgical residency at Bellevue Hospital, where his father and ancestors began their careers. He is assigned to three patients who had routine surgeries, and all three die unexpectedly. Pirhalla infuses Mitt's voice with confusion and guilt as he tries to understand why. During his few catnaps, Mitt dreams of a blond girl with bloody spots on her nightdress who is waving a surgical instrument in her hand. Pirhalla savors the horror as Mitt's dreams become more and more intense. His vocal facility with accents and characterizations will give listeners the entertainment they seek in this story of horror and revenge.
Pub Date: Dec. 3, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593947371
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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