WINTER'S CHILD

Recently married, still adjusting to life together, Chief Deputy Dwight Bryant and Judge Deborah Knott are personally impacted when Bryant's ex-wife is murdered and his young son disappears. Small town life, Southern heritage, and the lasting effects of family history flavor this solid mystery. C.J. Crit captures the Southern idiom and gives lively expression to multiple characters, handling male and female voices with equal skill. Fans of this series who are already hooked on the characters may appreciate the detailed narrative, which tends to linger on the mundane details of life such as meals slowly cooked and slowly eaten. Some listeners may prefer a faster-paced plot. E.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 07]