SAMARITAN

Michael Boatman's smooth voice easily carries the suspense story of former teacher and TV writer Ray Mitchell as he returns to his urban New Jersey roots. When Mitchell is brutally beaten, a childhood playmate, now a police officer, tries to track down his assailant by piecing together a jumble of clues, ramblings, and conversations with the shifty, gritty characters surrounding Ray. Boatman easily manages every role in the novel, matching Price's character development and adding depth to a compelling story. The characters are completely believable as Boatman brings them to life. H.L.S. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 03]