BURN

Heller returns to the beauty and challenges of the wilderness in his latest audiobook. This time hunters and lifelong friends Jess and Storey encounter the deadliest and most unpredictable of predators: man. Mark Deakins delivers an excellent performance. He captures the intense action without tipping into cliché, and his pacing is perfectly attuned to the story in which Maine secessionists unleash drastic action against the U.S. The resulting conflict places the two hunters in the line of fire. The audiobook holds the listener's attention--even with some uneven plot elements--thanks to Deakins's experience. His narration is strong and capable, much like the characters he brings to life. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]