A SPARROW FALLS

Stephen Thorne's lilting British accent and radio voice add charming interest to this lengthy tale. South African Mark Anders returns home from war in France to find that his grandfather has been murdered and his property seized by an unknown corporation. The complex plot involves Anders's former commanding officer, Sean Courtney, and Sean's power-crazed, super-intelligent son. Thorne draws listeners into Anders's story and emotions as he searches for the truth and his rightful inheritance. With its even pacing, Thorne's reading style suits Smith's expressive writing. He easily portrays Anders's doubts, outrage, confidence, and triumph. S.C.A. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 02/ JAN 03]