GRAVE ENDINGS

The third Molly Blume mystery, like its predecessors, is consistently fast-moving and enjoyable. The story focuses on true crime writer Blume's search for the truth about who murdered her best friend six years earlier. The police believe the murderer is an addict who died from an overdose, but Molly does not. The story is entertaining, the ending is surprising, and Deanna Hurst's reading terrific. She has a wonderful voice, and her ability to give each character a unique sound is exceptional. Because Krich always weaves her Orthodox Jewish background into the stories, Hurst's ability to pronounce Hebrew and Yiddish words smoothly is critical to the success of the audio edition. D.J.S. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 05]