SMASH CUT

After Paul Wheeler is murdered in front of his mistress, Julie Rutledge, she is determined to prove the murderer is his creepy movie-obsessed nephew. Once Julie teams with defense attorney Derek Mitchell, Brown fans know that steamy sex, dramatic plot twists, and an explosive conclusion will follow. With clear articulation, a steady, even pace, and a wonderfully masculine baritone, Victor Slezak makes Brown’s novel melt off the page. His male characters ooze power and sexiness with coarse voices and Southern drawls. Slezak skillfully feminizes Julie's voice by using softer whispered tones. Brown fans will love this intense thriller involving a family rivalry gone wrong. A.R.H. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2009]