Project V.E.R.A.

By: Tom Merritt

Narrated by: Joanna Gaskell, Karim Kronfli, Dave Robison, John M

Vera is an analyst who wants to find enough time outside of work to learn to love jazz. She can't. Because she's swept up into the world of a secret nation that claims to have guided world events for centuries. Who are they? Why do they think Vera is the key to saving the world? And why do they want to kill her brother?

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Fascinating premise - great execution!

I really enjoyed listening to this! I like the case files-like format also. I can’t wait to listen to more of Tom Merritt’s books. I received a free copy, but would have been just as happy if I had paid for it.

An excellent audio performance.

This is a tight little story, with just enough world introduction to be comfortable in, and a couple of very satisfying twists that give you the oh did not see that coming feeling. I am not going to discuss the plot here. That is for the reader.
The audio performance comes from a talented cast, and an accomplished editor. Multi-voice cast readings can sometimes be plodding affairs, where everybody takes their turn. This had vivid emotional infliction. The performers were allowed to interrupt each other, talking over each other the way excited people do in actual real life. Yet the editing was done cleanly enough to allow the listener to understand every word and nuance. There is some subtle background sounds that lend flavor to the performance without overwhelming the voices.
Overall, a very good novella, with a twist, a clean ending, a good performance, in a package that comes in under 5 hours. Thanks Tom, and well done.

Another good out of the box Tom Merritt book!

I've enjoyed Tom's other books because the formula for the story isn't what is expected or troupe-filled to appease the genre reader. Project V. E. R. A. is no different. I wasn't ever quite sure where the story was going to end up and it was intelligent to keep me not wanting to miss anything.

The voice acting was good. Some of it was a bit subdued yet maybe that was intentional.

Another Tom Merritt Great

Love all things by Tom Merritt. This does not disappoint. An engaging story that keeps you wanting more. Highly recommend.

A good short read

I got a kick out of Mr. Merritt's epistolary tale of a hidden society managing world events to keep their secret safe. I listened to the audio version of the story with several narrators. Production quality is excellent and kept me interested in a story that leaps around the world with multiple points-of-view. I was a little shocked at the way the story ends. I had to take a moment to process events before continuing to the final chapter. Overall, an entertaining and enjoyable read. I received a free copy of the audiobook from the author for review.