LONG SPOON LANE

Page's deep voice and quiet passion draw listeners into this intriguing historical mystery set in Victorian London. Inspector Pitt is thrown into a life-and-death struggle to stop the power-hungry politicians of the Inner Circle from using the public's fear of terrorism to expand police power. To succeed, he must join forces with his worst enemy, a man who tried to kill him in Perry's last book. Perry weaves in background material for new readers. Michael Page convincingly portrays a wide range of characters; his British accent and dignified tone set the mood. He has a tendency to make his female characters shrill, but this is a minor flaw in an otherwise impressive performance. E.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 05/ JAN 06]