SHADOW MAN

Violent, gory, but ultimately emotionally satisfying, this debut novel about a serial killer and the FBI unit chasing him is made all the better by the performance of narrator Kate Reading. Special Agent Smoky Barrett’s last case cost her both her husband and her daughter. Reading expertly captures Barrett’s pain and anxiety as she is forced back into action by the murderer, who believes he’s a descendant of Jack the Ripper. The final confrontation portrayed by Reading may cause some listeners to pull off the road to keep from missing each delicious emotion. While not for every listener, this is one book you shouldn’t miss if you’re a fan of the thriller genre. R.O. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 06/ JAN 07]