MURDER AT FORD'S THEATRE

Former attorney Mackensie Smith is representing the son of old friend Clarise Emerson and Virginia Senator Bruce Lerner in the murder of the senator's intern. However, narrator Richard Allen and Ford's Theatre are the stars of this tightly woven detective story. Allen captures the mood and feel of D.C.'s power-seekers, as well as that of the Metro police detectives trying to determine who the killer is amid diplomatic problems and Truman's long list of suspects. Allen finds unique voices for the bizarre assortment of characters, using accents and carefully controlled pacing and volume. Allen conveys tensions and suspicions in a rich voice that's a joy for listeners. S.C.A. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB / MAR 03]