DEATH UNDER THE DRYER

In this eighth Fethering whodunit, Carole Seddon, retired Home Office employee, goes to Connie's Clip Joint for the first time, although she has misgivings about taking on a new hairdresser. It's not long before Carole finds herself up to her hair-clippings in yet another murder. Partnering with her neighbor, Jude, whose outrageous personality is a perfect complement to hers, Carole sets about solving the murder of the Clip Joint shampoo girl, something the inept police seem unable to do. Simon Brett, one of the best author-narrators in the business, is best known for his Charles Paris series, highlighting the eccentricities in the world of TV and stage. His razor-sharp wit and mastery of innuendo make this West Sussex cozy a worthwhile listen. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 08]