Chasing Shadows

In the early '70s, a suburban neighborhood is rocked by a man shot in his driveway. In an era when terrorism on American soil was unheard of, the trail goes cold. Decades pass, and the author--a former agent and police officer--digs and uncovers the deep background of a man who was a war hero before relocating to the United States. Burton's research extends into the sometimes-complex but interesting tentacles of Jewish-Arab relations. Danny Campbell's slightly scratchy voice is consistent and calming amid discussions of the violence waged between factions. In addition to being a true political whodunit, the book is a primer about the roots of Mideast terrorism. M.B. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine