Dead Joker

The pairing of Kate Reading's narration skills with the talents of one of Norway's premier authors creates a real treat for psychological thriller fans. Holt's fifth Hanne Wilhelmsen novel presents another satisfying mystery in which the action is fast, the characters have depth, and there are enough surprising plot turns and suspects to give the listener a full ride before the crime is solved. Reading's crisp diction moves the action along smartly without losing the listener in the maze of clues and characters. Her facility with languages and convincing accents is an asset as she familiarizes listeners with Norwegian names. Fans of Scandinavian mysteries, as well as first-timers, will be delighted with Reading's delivery of Holt's latest. M.O.B. � AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine