NOW YOU SEE ME

When Los Angeles author and crime reporter Molly Blume notices the same man at several of her book signings, she's alarmed. She soon learns that he wants her to help find Hadassah, his niece, who's been kidnapped. Narrator Deanna Hurst is splendid as Molly follows the convoluted path to a well-known rabbi's daughter. Hurst masterfully presents New York, California, and Polish Jewish accents, as well as an outstanding portrayal of a small child. A sense of foreboding sounds perfectly believable juxtaposed against Molly's sweet and endearing voice. Both Molly and the rabbi run the gamut of emotion as this fascinating story presents the lives of orthodox Jews today. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 06]