BAD MOON RISING

J.D. Damascus finds little to make himself get up in the morning, other than the burning desire for revenge that has kept him alive--albeit barely functioning--for the past four years. The official story of the murder of his wife and kids is that they fell victim to a serial killer who has not been executed. But when murders with the same signature begin again, he is awoken from his stupor and drawn into events. Bernadette Dunne presents a range of characterizations. From the anguish of J.D. to the condescension of his brother and the affectionate bullying of his secretary, she draws out the relationships between the characters and captures their personalities. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 03/JAN 04]