CRAZY DANGEROUS

Sam Hopkins is a preacher's kid with a heavy burden: His schizophrenic friend, Jennifer, knows something terrible is going to happen in their town, soon, and she believes he can stop it. With wry humor and encouraging pathos, Nick Podehl lends credence to Jennifer's horrifying premonitions and keeps audiences firmly on Sam's side as he faces increasingly perilous circumstances. Podehl's subtly nuanced characterizations hint at the personal struggles lurking under the surface of this story. As Sam's life spirals from boredom into chaos, Podehl's pacing and tone evoke tension and intrigue while maintaining high adrenaline levels. Listeners will follow Podehl's narration with rapt attention as he unravels the twists and turns in this mysterious thriller. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2014]