FEAR THE NIGHT

Scott Brick is certainly among the premier male narrators. In this latest John Lutz mind-twister, Brick's pleasing voice, appropriate pacing and phrasing, and just-right emotion ensure a performance that's near perfect. Retired NYPD Homicide Detective Vincent Repetto, legendary for nabbing serial killers, refuses the department's request to help find the "night sniper," who has been shooting citizens at long range. The crazed killer, who wants only the best tracing him, kills a young detective whom Repetto loves like a son. As the body count rises, Repetto's hunt continues with a vengeance. Brick is deliciously evil as the sadistic killer and solid as the unflappable cop. The only fear you need have is the all-too-quick end of Brick's performance. A.L.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 06]