The Chase

Narrator Scott Brick excels in his presentation of this charming and smart romantic adventure. Cheeky and hunky master thief Nicholas Fox and gorgeous and determined FBI agent Kate O'Hare team up again, this time chasing a piece of art stolen from the Smithsonian, all the while trying to ignore their growing attraction for each other. Brick clearly is having fun as he uses his wide range of voices to make each character easy to differentiate, expressive, and interesting. The banter is hilarious, and Brick delivers it deftly, adding a smirk to Fox's voice and exasperation to O'Hare's. Overall, Brick keeps one engaged and smiling throughout this clever listen. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

May 26, 2014
Brick hits all the right notes in his reading of this entertaining collaboration between authors Evanovich and Goldberg. Con man extraordinaire Nicolas Fox and intrepid FBI agent Kate O’Hare are back for a new and exciting caper. Carter Grove, former White House chief of staff and current head of a deadly private security firm, has stolen a priceless artifact from the Smithsonian. It is up to Fox and O’Hare, and an eclectic group of cohorts, to pull off a master heist, the failure of which will cause near incalculable diplomatic damage. Brick brings the perfect tone to his narration, walking the line between suspense and comedy, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats, while throwing them plenty of chuckles in the process. With seemingly little effort he brings individuality to each character—whether it’s a self-absorbed method actor or an arrogant, murderous villain. A Bantam hardcover.

Cussler fans will discover a change of pace in this thriller, set in 1906. The Butcher Bandit is on the loose across the West, emptying bank vaults and ruthlessly killing scores of innocent people, including women and children. Isaac Bell, lead agent of the top-notch Van Dorn Detective Agency, crisscrosses the colorful territory to crack the case. Reader Scott Brick breathes life into the clichéd characters and stilted dialogue. Through Brick's capable voice, Bell is a savvy and quick-shooting man's man, who is capable of showing sensitive interest in a woman. Brick's excellent phrasing and skilled pacing enhance Cussler's heavy-handed but loving descriptions of the era's locomotives. The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake kicks off the fast-paced conclusion, including one of Cussler's trademark chase scenes. N.M.C. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine