Flat Spin

Former black ops operative Cordell Logan has traded his lethal past for a modest existence as a flight instructor in California's Rancho Bonita, embracing Buddhist philosophy and the simple rhythms of small aircraft. His carefully constructed peace shatters when his ex-wife Savannah appears, desperate for help after her new husband is murdered. The victim happens to be Logan's former teammate from their classified military unit, Alpha, and the killing forces Logan back into a world of secrets and violence he thought he'd left behind. As attempts on his own life escalate, Logan realizes that solving the murder may be his only path to survival.

Ray Porter delivers a masterful performance that captures Logan's world-weary cynicism and unexpected vulnerability with equal precision. His narration brings authentic texture to the aviation scenes and military flashbacks, while maintaining the story's underlying tension through careful pacing and vocal restraint. Porter's ability to shift between Logan's sardonic internal monologue and the story's more intense action sequences creates an immersive listening experience. The audio format particularly enhances Freed's sharp dialogue and atmospheric California setting, making this mystery series debut an engaging introduction to Logan's complex world.