ABOVE AND BEYOND

Kyla Stroud is widowed after her husband, a marine stationed in Cairo, dies in a terrorist attack there. In Texas Kyla meets Trevor Rule, a handsome builder who forms a friendship with her and her young child. But secrets from his past threaten to destroy their chance at happiness. Kate Forbes instills each character with a range of emotions by varying the intensity of her voice. Her narration is crisp and clean as she creates unique voices for all of the players. Kyla's resonates with a sweet honesty while Trevor's voice is filled with sensuality and self-assuredness. All in all, Forbes's narration creates an engaging listening experience. S.M. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/ SEP 06]