THE GUARDIAN

Narrator Anne Twomey unfolds this sinister story in beguiling, icy tones as Julie Barrenson returns to dating four years after her husband has died from a brain tumor. Little does she know that her devoted puppy, Singer, a surprise gift from her late husband, delivered after his death, will become her protector. Twomey's talent shines when she portrays the growing tension as Singer, with assertive growls, threatens to attack one of Julie's new suitors for no apparent reason. In bone-chilling tones, Twomey depicts the maniacal voice of madness that emerges as the story careens to a climax that almost costs Julie her life. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 03]