Dare to Die

This engaging whodunit takes place in Broward's Rock, South Carolina, where Max and Annie Darling are staying at Nightingale Court while their antebellum mansion, the Franklin House, is being renovated. The gifted Kate Reading delivers an engaging performance that keeps listeners focused despite the leisurely pace of the plot. Accents for natives of the idyllic island are charming yet clear, and Reading easily finds believable male voices for Max and police chief Billy Cameron as they investigate two murders: one current and the other a cold case. Motives abound amid the intricate interrelationships of the distinctive supporting characters. A wonderful combination of delightful writing and delightful reading. S.C.A. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine