ONE RANGER

Former Texas Ranger H. Joaquin Jackson starts off his memoir with the story of the toughest moment in his life, watching his son stand trial for murder. That case wasn't the only one that was personal for the Ranger, since he considered himself a part of the community he watched over. Rex Linn, a Texas native, voices Jackson's memoir as would the man himself-sharing a few laughs over the light moments in his career and dealing straightforwardly with his horror at the violence he encountered. Both Jackson's storytelling and Linn's delivery leave listeners with the feeling that it's been a fun ride, but there's much more left to tell of Jackson's career. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 05/ JAN 06]