THE BOOK OF LAMPS AND BANNERS Cass Neary, Book 4

Series narrator Carol Monda's gravelly voice draws out every mile Cass Neary has traveled over the course of the author's thrillers. In this newest installment, Cass, a photographer, finds herself down and out in London, minus her camera. A chance meeting with an old acquaintance presents an opportunity to make quick cash by selling a rare ancient book. Monda delivers clear characterizations and complementary accents for an international cast of characters who become embroiled in a high-stakes play for the coveted text. An American bookseller, a Swedish software designer, and British antiquarians complicate Cass and her ex-con lover Quinn's attempts to acquire the book. Listeners hear a nuanced Cass throughout as Monda humanizes her struggles with substance abuse in this compelling production. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2020]