THE VERDICT OF US ALL

THE VERDICT OF US ALL is a series of hors d'oeuvres for mystery lovers. You may not like everything, but there’s more than enough to satisfy your hunger. An anthology of 17 short stories compiled by London's Detection Club, this delightful homage to author H.R.F. Keating features pieces by P.D. James, Colin Dexter, and others. Ric Jerrom and Sheila Mitchell are excellent choices as narrators. While their styles are different, Jerrom and Mitchell clearly enjoy the challenge of giving life to characters with diverse personalities and styles. Among the highlights is Peter Lovesey's story, "Popping Round to the Post," a pleasing tale replete with the types of twists and turns that make mysteries popular. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2009]