THE PRESIDENT'S LAWYER

The author of this audiobook intertwines necessary flashbacks that reveal aspects of the characters' lives, and narrator Jason Culp keeps pace beautifully. A former US president who has been accused of murder asks a childhood pal to represent him. Reluctantly, Rob Jacobson accepts and proceeds to go to trial. Culp does a great job distinguishing voices that reflect the characters' personalities: The president has a demanding, almost angry, tone, while a family member, a former boxer, takes on a gruff persona. Jacobson's troubled son sounds worried. Overall, the consistent narration represents the characters well. Culp makes an interesting story even better as he leads listeners to the twisty ending. M.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]