Metzger's Dog

When small-time thief Leroy "Chinese" Gordon breaks into a university lab expecting to find valuable pharmaceutical cocaine, he instead discovers classified CIA documents detailing how to paralyze a major city. Faced with this unexpected windfall, Gordon and his girlfriend Margaret hatch a scheme to ransom the papers back to the government, but their plan requires demonstrating the blueprint's effectiveness by actually throwing Los Angeles into chaos. Enter veteran CIA operative Ben Porterfield, tasked with containing the escalating crisis while navigating a bizarre cast of characters that includes Gordon's temperamental cat, the eccentric Dr. Henry Metzger, and Metzger's massive, half-feral canine companion.

Michael Kramer's narration transforms Perry's darkly comic thriller into a masterfully paced audio experience. His versatile voice work distinguishes each character with subtle but distinct vocal choices, from Gordon's street-smart swagger to Porterfield's weary professionalism. Kramer's timing proves particularly effective during the novel's absurdist moments, allowing the dry humor to land with precision while maintaining tension during action sequences. The crisp production quality ensures every comedic beat and plot twist comes through clearly, making this vintage caper feel fresh and immediate in audio format.