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Three great narrators add drama to these quirky and satisfying short stories. Intricately plotted, with gut-wrenching twists and bone-chilling turns, Deaver's stories are about everyday subjects like a Westchester commuter and a poker game. "A Dish Served Cold," for example, is about a man living in terror of being killed by a stalker. The narrators use a variety of vocal techniques to add dimension to the characters. Boyd Gaines's vocal interpretations, in particular, add intensity to the stories. Skipp Sudduth and Frederick Weller both bring strong portrayals to their performances. Thumbs-up for both plots and presentations. S.C.A. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine


Your brain won't believe your ears as NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jeffery Deaver mixes a devilishly clever potpourri of unforgettable characters, testing the limits of mystery and suspense. Heroes and villains switch places continually as the tight, short plots twist. Most welcome is a new story, "Locard's Principle," featuring quadriplegic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and his assistant, Amelia Sachs, of THE BONE COLLECTOR and other novels. There's even a visit from the most famous detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. Narration by the Golden-Voiced George Guidall and Barbara Rosenblat, and others, only adds to the chills provided by the talented Deaver. R.O. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine