THE MAYOR OF LEXINGTON AVENUE

This thought-provoking legal thriller evokes high emotions and courtroom excitement--both perfect for a narrator like Dick Hill. He handles the emotional scenes and the action without missing a beat. Hill brings the listener close to tears several times as he tells the story of a mentally challenged 19-year-old framed for murder and the efforts, to no avail, to free him. You want to cheer when the real perpetrators are brought to justice. Hill performs the multiple courtroom scenes explosively, keeping the listener on the edge. This work of fiction makes a strong case against the death penalty. Kudos also to the writer--the courtroom happenings are accurate to a fault. A.L.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2008]