The Edge of Darkness

With careful pacing and understated tension, Paul Michael embraces the role of Michael Murphy, who is on a mission to discover the ancient Philistines' Lost Temple of Dagon. His search exposes a long-hidden biblical conspiracy with terrifying consequences for us today. Michael's variation of pitch, accent, and tone gives listeners a sense of hearing multiple narrators. Authentic sound effects keep the listener engaged with the story--which moves between the time of the Philistines, and their worship of strange gods, to Murphy's present-day search. Matching voice to mood, Michael dramatizes the carefully guarded biblical prophecies of false messiahs and unspeakable evil in our own time. Fans of the Babylon Rising series won't want to miss this! G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Paul Michael narrates Book Four of this prophetic fiction series in a mellow voice. This episode reveals the meaning behind biblical prophecies that predict a worldwide conspiracy. Archaeologist Michael Murphy's first meeting with the mysterious Methuselah ends the life-threatening riddles he used to draw Murphy into each adventure. A softly accented Irish brogue characterizes Michael's depiction of Isis, Murphy's friend and research partner. Many characters are portrayed with soft Italian accents in this Indiana Jones-style adventure. Michael skillfully captures the tension and personalities of the mysterious Seven and their goals of world dominion. Fast paced, well-plotted, and filled with rich characterizations, this thriller won't disappoint. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine

Dr. Michael Murphy, prominent archaeologist, is drawn to the Middle East in search of Noah's Ark and the ancient Philosophers' Stone. The global plot to take over the world and kill Christians, with its blatant salvation message, makes for a poorly plotted, contrived, and preachy novel. The author portrays Murphy as an Indiana Jones knock-off, fearless and hard-driving, but Jason Culp's delivery does not match the action. Culp handles a multiplicity of characters, with a variety of ages and genders, but the overall delivery sounds old and tired. The cliff-hanger ending leaves the listener feeling betrayed. It's all very disappointing from the likes of Tim LaHaye. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine