L IS FOR LAWLESS

Mary Peiffer captures the essence of feisty Santa Theresa (California) P.I. Kinsey Millhone as she sets out to help the friend of a friend secure a veteran's burial and finds herself halfway across the country fleeing a flaming hotel with a long-hidden stolen fortune at stake. In this well-done production the subtle variations in speech patterns make each character distinct and believable. Peiffer's breezy, wry tone is just right for Kinsey. Sometimes a slight sibilance seeps in, but it's not enough to mar an otherwise excellent effort. D.T.H. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPT 97]