Nightrise

When a 14-year-old Native American boy with special powers is separated from his twin, he finds himself on a journey that takes him from the Nevada desert to an ancient land. As he time-travels, he has only one goal: to reunite with his brother. This fast-paced story is marred by a misplaced, albeit talented, narrator. Simon Prebble's voice is excellent, but its British accent and theatrical tone simply are not appropriate for a story with mostly American characters. It's more suited for the fantastical twists the story takes about halfway through. Still, the book--third in a series--strikes an entertaining balance between reality and fantasy. Overall, this is a journey worth taking. M.B. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine