BREAKNECK

Start with Erica Spindler, a bestselling author whose impeccable research creates fascinating characters caught in seemingly impossible situations. Add Lorelei King, a well-seasoned narrator with a remarkable range of convincing voices. The result is a tasty audiobook that will leave listeners wanting more. Violent Crimes Bureau detectives Kitt Lundgren and M.C. Riggio, of Rockford, Illinois, find themselves deep in cyberspace, hunting a cold-blooded killer who appears to target computer hackers. When M.C.'s fiancé, and then her cousin, become victims, her anguish and resolve become palpable in King's capable performance. Kitt sacrifices much to aid her partner, and King builds the tension between the two women in subtle, compelling ways. BREAKNECK operates at top speed, and listeners won't want to miss a single moment. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2009]