IN THE SHADOW OF THE LAW

There are more than enough caricatures in this legal soap opera for listeners to sink their teeth into, and Craig Wasson does so with fervor. The law firm's pompous senior partner, altruistic first-year lawyer, and conniving associate are all dealing with a murder appeal and a toxic chemical lawsuit in a story reminiscent of THE FIRM and ERIN BROCKOVICH. Wasson's narration is clear and precise, though sometimes a bit over the top. Then again, when one of the characters is describing the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court, listeners can really experience the drama and majesty through Wasson's reading. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 05]