THE GRIM READER Bibliophile Mysteries, Book 14

Narrator Susie Berneis chronicles the fourteenth mystery in the Bibliophile Mysteries series, featuring Brooklyn, a rare book expert and amateur sleuth. Brooklyn, as depicted by Berneis, is self-assured, smart, and devoted to her family. She has come to a seemingly idyllic town in Sonoma County's wine country to help her mother organize a book fair. Since this is a murder mystery, there are corpses, dark deeds, and a rare book that plays a deadly part. In her clear, soft voice, Berneis creates perfect portrayals of the aging San Francisco hippies turned winemakers. Portrayals of the English characters, namely, Brooklyn's heartthrob of a husband and his parents, prove to be more of a challenge. Nonetheless, this listening experience is a pleasant diversion. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2020]