Tropic of Kansas
Dystopian Lawyer
by Christopher Brown
Narrated by Josh Bloomberg, Bahni Turpin
Why Listen?
Josh Bloomberg and Bahni Turpin transform this fractured American wasteland into something visceral and immediate—their dual narration cuts between Sig and Tania's perspectives with enough tension that you'll forget you're listening to a single story.
About This Audiobook
In Christopher Brown's dystopian vision, America has fractured into hostile territories separated by a lawless wasteland known as the Tropic of Kansas. This desolate heartland serves as the backdrop for a dangerous cat-and-mouse chase between Sig, a fugitive seeking refuge in revolutionary New Orleans, and his foster sister Tania, a government agent tasked with tracking him down. As they navigate through militia-controlled badlands patrolled by autonomous drones, both siblings find themselves questioning their loyalties and confronting buried truths about their shared past.
Josh Bloomberg and Bahni Turpin deliver compelling dual narration that captures the stark divisions of Brown's fractured America. Bloomberg's portrayal of Sig conveys the desperation and determination of a young man on the run, while Turpin brings nuanced complexity to Tania's internal struggle between duty and conscience. Their contrasting vocal styles mirror the siblings' opposing journeys while maintaining the story's relentless pace across the dangerous terrain. The alternating perspectives work particularly well in audio format, allowing listeners to experience both sides of this tense pursuit as it builds toward an inevitable collision.