THE DARKEST PLACE

The veteran listener tends to have high expectations of an experienced narrator. In the case of reader Dick Hill, one's expectations are sometimes, as here, even exceeded. The best part of a Hill performance is not just his steady, rhythmic cadence; it's his ability to generate excitement. In this dark story about the drowning of four young men by a suspected serial killer, a cover-up, and the degradation of at least two important characters, there are two fight scenes that make the whole adventure worthwhile. Hill's detailed rendition, blow by blow, of each nuance has the listener gripping the steering wheel. Dick Hill raises the bar again. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 06]