cover image Silent Thunder

Silent Thunder

Iris Johansen, Roy Johansen, , read by Jennifer Van Dyck. . Brilliance Audio, $36.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-1-4233-2951-0

The talented Johansens—mother and son, teamed for the first time—offer a rousing adventure that follows marine architect Hannah Bryson as she struggles to uncover a terrorist threat aboard a nuclear submarine, all in the name of tourism, of course. Though the plot is far-fetched, this thriller is read with passion and vigor by Jennifer Van Dyck. Her voice is steeped in mystery, creating an absolutely stirring and brooding atmosphere. Van Dyck’s characters are each as original and thoughtfully crafted, her wide-ranging dialects ring true and bring an air of authenticity. Van Dyck’s passionate reading serves the story well, drawing listeners into the tale from the opening paragraph. A St. Martin’s hardcover (Reviews, May 12). (July)