BEST OF MYSTERIES Slaughter in the Ashes, Tripwire, Saint Mudd, The Last Suppers. Last Chants

Michael Kramer reads Slaughter in the Ashes with bold, no-nonsense precision as he relates a story of America's future demise and the ensuing guerilla warfare. Barbara Rosenblat narrates a story of miracles and murder with a crisp, snappy clarity that suggests a female Raymond Chandler. Tripwire, read by Gregory Harrison, pulls the listener into the past, then the future, as he depicts murder and betrayal in foreboding tones. Saint Mudd, read by Frank Muller, lures the listener with his seductive rendition of a double murder brought to a surprising conclusion. Last Chants, read by Alexa Bauer with a charming British accent, finishes this well-done collection with its marvelous characterizations and easy-listening musical transitions. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 01]