SOUVENIRS OF MURDER

Poor Patrick Gillard, who is on assignment with the Serious Organized Crime Agency, has two big cases. His superiors are increasingly frustrated with his tardiness in resolving them until he is seriously injured by one of the criminals he's pursuing. Narrator Patricia Gallimore skillfully captures Patrick in all his roles—cop, husband, dad—and his endearing relationship with his wife and crime-fighting partner, Ingrid Langley. The story is bursting with action and an array of characters whom Gallimore renders with great energy. Most enjoyable are Patrick's dealings with his parents—especially his disapproving father, who's a vicar. Duffy and Gallimore have created an entertaining detective story that includes a healthy dose of family life. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2012]