THE USUAL SANTAS A Collection of Soho Crime Christmas Capers

This intriguing audio collection of holiday stories is divided into three sections: "Joy to the World" includes stories with acts of kindness, "Silent Night" contains dark holiday noir tales, and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" features suspenseful Christmas mysteries. Regardless of what listeners might be craving, they're sure to find it in this festive anthology. Even the rotation of narrators offers a celebratory sampling of sounds and styles. While John Keating's inhalations are often noticeable, his energy infuses Mick Herron's title story with playfulness. And Elizabeth Sastre pulls her audience into the period of Stephanie Barron's "Jane and the Midnight Clear." There's plenty to enjoy, so when the Christmas carols become stale, load up THE USUAL SANTAS for a different kind of holiday cheer. J.F. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2017]