THE KING TIDES Lancaster & Daniels, Book 1

Former Navy SEAL Jon Lancaster doesn't need to work anymore; instead he applies his impressive investigative skills to rescue abducted children. Narrator Patrick Lawler's characterization of the supposedly gutsy Lancaster suggests more whimsy than grit. Lawlor's performance is best during the fast-paced chases but falls short of engaging the listener with the occasional rambling background narratives. Lancaster agrees to partner with FBI agent Beth Daniels on a case in South Florida involving a wealthy banker's 15-year-old daughter who is being stalked by shifty pedophiles. Lawlor's dialogue offers minimal variation, and his female characters, especially the teenage girl, sound stiff and unnatural. Overall, a passable narration of a marginally entertaining thriller. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2018]