CITY OF MASKS

After her husband’s death and a “visitation” of his spirit, Cree Black realizes she has special abilities. She opens a business to aid people experiencing hauntings. When Lila Beauforte moves back into her family manse in New Orleans and a series of horrific events follows, the family calls Cree’s firm for assistance. Using scientific and paranormal research in addition to her empathic skills, Cree copes with skeptical relatives and nasty ectoplasmic manifestations. Anna Fields performs this plunge into a closet of family skeletons with conviction. As ghosts terrorize Lila and Cree, Anna Fields keeps the listener in thrall. Her characterizations are original, ranging from masked Mardi Gras monsters and juju women to hysterical victims and diabolical connivers. Throughout the engaging, if predictable, plot Fields is top-notch. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 04]