LUMINOUS

Eric Yang blends tension and restraint as he narrates this novel, set in a reunified Korea, where the line between human and robot is constantly blurred. Estranged siblings Jun and Morgan reunite to uncover the mystery behind their missing sibling, Yoyo. Yang brings a tough compassion to Jun, a detective in the Robot Crimes Unit, whose latest case involving a missing robot uncovers clues, not only to Yoyo's whereabouts, but also to long-buried family secrets. The drama and subtlety in Yang's delivery bring out the characters' duality and edgy interactions, as well as their humanity. Highlighting the paradoxes within this synthetic realm of bionic humans and empathetic robots, Yang's performance is a thoughtful and chilling listening experience. M.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]