THE BODY OF CHRISTOPHER CREED

Victor (Tori) Adams has the normal, well-rounded kind of life that a classmate like Christopher Creed can only dream of. After Creed disappears shortly into their junior year, everyone speculates about the chances of his being dead or alive. As Tori tries to work out the mystery, he risks losing his own grip on reality. In the beginning, Scott Shina's voice sounds too mature to be that of a high school student. But by the end of the book, his voice seamlessly matches the character of Tori, who has truly aged in a short span of time. Shina's narration keeps this slow-paced novel moving at a suspenseful clip. J.M.P. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 03]