THE DISHONEST MURDERER

This Mr. & Mrs. North mystery has the couple involved in solving the case of a murdered senator, a case which may (or may not) involve members of his family. John Michalski provides subtle vocal characterizations for most characters; police and villains are given various New York accents. Conversations are well paced and convey the emotions of the moment, a plus since much of the action is detailed through dialogue. Thanks to a few references to the decade and Michalski's brisk and often wry narration, this plays well today for fans of gentler, less graphic murder mysteries. M.A.M. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: NOV/DEC 97]