THE BLUE LAST

Richard Jury is drawn into a historical puzzle in the seventeenth installment in Martha Grimes's long-running series. When asked by a dying friend to look into a fifty-year-old case of switched identities, Jury cannot say no, and when a figure associated with the case is murdered, the investigation widens to include Melrose Plant and other members of Jury's circle of eccentrics. Grimes's top-notch ability to create memorable characters and situations continues. Her elegant language is matched by John Lee's flowing narration, which effectively introduces even newcomers to Jury and Plant, as well as to new and vivid characters. Lee's delight in Grimes's production will match that of her fans. E.J.F. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 02]