WORD OF HONOR

In the best yet of the Newpointe 911 mysteries, a Christian series that features a Louisiana small town and its emergencies, an unstable veteran blows up a post office, setting off a chain reaction of terrifying events not even he intended. While Frank Harper's motives are pure, his old head injuries have clouded his judgment. His friend, Jerry Ingalls, feels compelled to honor their wartime covenant of mutual protection. John McDonough continues his work in the series with the same mastery of Louisiana accent he showcased in earlier works. Listeners new to Newpointe will love his rendition of Aunt Aggie, the aging beauty queen who cooks for the fire department. McDonough's compassionate and transparent performance brings the small community to life and allows its members' faith to shine. R.P.L. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB / MAR 03]