Murder stalks anyone researching Isaac Newton's involvement with alchemy. In this tale of desire and obsession, time and relationships become entangled – the present with the 17th century, and figures from the past with the 21st-century woman who is trying to discover their secrets. "Duerden's reading lets listeners float on the river of time... It's only upon reflection that listeners may realize how Duerden's smooth transitions and subtle vocal shifts enhance the story."—AudioFile