RUNNING SCARED

Elizabeth Lowell's latest romantic suspense stays true to formula. Complete with danger and background details about its location, Arizona, and its focus, the antiques business, it won't disappoint fans or newcomers. Maria Tucci's straightforward narration avoids accents and marked changes in voice, relying on the text to provide information about who is speaking. Tucci's gravelly voice excels in the faster moments of the plot, whether voicing a purr or a growl, as she presents Lowell's main characters, antique gold expert Risa Sheridan and Las Vegas casino mogul Shane Tannahill, who become involved in a case involving murder, purloined gold, and the Mob. E.J.F. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 02/ JAN 03]