Mystery Man

The Belfast owner of No Alibis Bookstore returns--more eccentric and hilarious than ever. Narrator Stephen Armstrong vividly portrays his paranoia and hypochondria--along with his passions for Twix bars and Starbucks. And even though the protagonist remains nameless throughout this first-person account, Armstrong depicts him with verve and personality. Further, his skillful presentation of various other personalities with a range of backgrounds also enlivens a diverse cast. Hearing the rich Irish accents on audio is ideal for this fast-paced mystery. Laughter abounds as authors, publishers, and booksellers are skewered. The climax offers several surprises and begs for more additions to the series. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine