FAILURE TO APPEAR

This is one of the latest in the long-running, justifiably famous J.P. Beaumont homicide detective series. The setting this time is the Shakespeare festival in Ashland, Oregon. We learn about Beaumont's family, friends and life as he investigates a theatrical murder, this time as a bystander--a much more difficult position from which to look into the case. Engene has recorded a number of Jance's detective novels. His gruff yet expressive and sensitive voice is a wonderful match for the detective, but he is equally skilled with the other male and female characters. The fast-paced, well-modulated reading is easy to follow. This is a wonderful addition to recorded mysteries. E.F. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 95]