THE ARRAIGNMENT

Paul Madriani is back, seeking to uncover the riddle of his friend Nick Rush's death and his connection to Gerald Metz, a shady Mexican businessman. Both men were gunned down during a conversation outside the federal courthouse. As an attorney, Madriani seeks justice for Rush's ex-wife and current wife; as a PI, Madriani wants to know: Why Rush? Joe Mantegna's steady reading follows the legal ruminations as Madriani pursues false leads and hidden relationships. As Mantegna differentiates personalities by changing his phrasing and pacing, Madriani's dogged investigation brings unexpected results. M.B.K. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 04]