FATE'S EDGE The Edge, Book 3

Kaldar Mar insists that Audrey Callahan help him regain a stolen magical artifact before it falls into the wrong hands. After all, Audrey owes him a favor. She stole the object in the first place. Renée Raudman guides listeners through an alternative USA where magic and science fight for hegemony. The result is a fast-paced adventure with a memorable cast of characters. Raudman skillfully portrays Kaldar's suave ruthlessness and Audrey's saucy insouciance. Raudman's dynamic pacing matches the story's rising tension, and her staccato phrasing provides more drama. Secondary characters, including Kaldar's young nephews, are realistic and full bodied. Background music underscores Andrews's irrepressible humor, and Raudman augments a complex, appealing story. C.A. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2013]