THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN Cat DeLuca, Book 5

Narrator Carol Monda's husky, sensual voice is perfectly suited to Cat DeLuca, founder of the Pants-on-Fire Detective Agency. DeLuca comes from an Italian family of Chicago cops. In this installment, Cat stumbles from a dognapping investigation into a 17-year-old murder case. Besides voicing the capable detective, Monda finds unique and clever voices for zany characters such as Cat's mother; sister Sophie; and boyfriend Chance Savino, who is an FBI agent. Cat's voice is often laced with exasperation and sometimes desperation. Even Monda's pacing adds to her unique and engaging personality. Quirky and humorous, this mystery quickly moves from one improbable situation to another, some involving Cat's top-notch breaking-and-entering skills. Monda's charming narration is wonderfully suited to Cat and her lovable family. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2017]