AGE OF VICE

Vidish Athavale draws listeners into this sweeping crime novel set in New Delhi. When a speeding Mercedes veers off the road and kills five people, Ajay takes the fall for his boss, Sonny, the son of a rich man with criminal dealings in the city. With his incredible range, Athavale's narration captures Ajay's tumultuous childhood of poverty. Athavale also illuminates the repetitive spectacle of Sonny's backroom dealings as he tries to carve out a place for himself beyond his father's reach. Athavale's performance reflects the complex political machinations of Sonny's family, creating a suspenseful story. K.D.W. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2023]