Sole Survivor

Unexplained suicides follow an inexplicable plane crash. Until the deaths are explained near the story's end, they prove especially chilling in light of the events of the Heaven's Gate cult. David Birney's portrayal of Joe Carpenter resonates with Carpenter's anguish over the death of his wife and daughters in the crash. At the same time, his anger and determination to solve the mystery balance his ever-present grief. Birney's years in the theater serve him well. Driving listeners will also appreciate the packaging, which provides easy, logical access to the cassettes, even in the dark. So what really did happen to Flight 800? R.P.L. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine


David Birney proves his skill as a narrator in his portrayal of Joe, an LA reporter who experiences paralyzing grief at the death of his wife and two daughters in a plane crash. Further, Birney's range is impressive as he portrays the innumerable secondary characters whom Joe encounters as he searches for answers concerning the crash. The pace of Joe's emotional odyssey is relentless as he discovers the truth surrounding the tragedy, including a rash of suicides among the relatives of crash victims. As Birney keeps the reader grounded, his clear voice projects intense emotion and compelling suspense. S.C.A. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine