The Last Good Man

Listening to Simon Vance read A.J. Kazinski's mystery is like hearing an expert musician perform Mozart. The story is clever, and Vance's style brings out every nuance. At its core, the book focuses upon Danish detective Niels Bentzon and scientist Hannah Lund. Together they realize that the deaths of 34 people worldwide are tied to an ancient Jewish belief that there exist 36 righteous people on earth who, unbeknownst to themselves, must protect humanity. Bentzon and Lund's search to solve the mystery and prevent the remaining two people from being murdered takes them around the globe. Vance's uncanny ability to create a unique style for each character, and his smooth yet convincing ability to turn dialogue into an art form make the performance as memorable as the plot. D.J.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine