FULL SPEED

Lorelei King could write the textbook on audiobook narration. She exhibits an amazing range as South Carolina newspaper publisher Jamie Swift and wealthy Max Holt chase villains--when they’re not chasing each other, that is. King’s portrayal of their highly allergic sidekick, Dave, sends the listener running for antihistamines. The real star of the production is Muffin, Max’s computerized car. King’s characterization of Muffin as a Marilyn Monroe sound-alike is a delight; too bad she doesn’t have more lines. Before Jamie and Max give in to romance, the team shuts down the dealings of a corrupt minister and a struggling Mobster. J.J.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 04]