Trust No One

When a British professor is brutally murdered at the University of Exeter, all evidence points to his graduate students in a program studying witchcraft and folklore. Among the accused is Sharyn Karr, an American student who possesses a mysterious centuries-old diary thrust upon her by the dying professor with a chilling warning to trust no one. The encrypted text, allegedly penned by the immortal Comte de Saint-Germain, promises to reveal the secret of eternal life. Forced to flee across Europe while pursued by both law enforcement and a shadowy cabal, Sharyn must rely on Duncan Maxwell, a fellow student and minor British royal with a gift for decoding ciphers, despite their volatile relationship.

Simon Vance delivers a masterful performance that elevates this academic thriller into a gripping audio experience. His ability to seamlessly shift between American and British accents brings authenticity to the international cast, while his measured pacing builds tension during the cryptographic puzzles and accelerates during the chase sequences across European landscapes. Vance's nuanced delivery captures both the scholarly intrigue of ancient mysteries and the raw urgency of characters running for their lives, making the complex historical elements accessible while maintaining the breakneck momentum that defines Rollins' signature style.