A PERFECT CRIME

Francie Cullingwood's ill-advised affair with a radio talk show host leads to murder when her husband, Roger, hires convicted killer Whitey Truax to exact revenge. Sharon Williams's suitably unnerving yet matter-of-fact reading reflects Roger's anger, Whitey's paranoia, and Francie's shock and grief in the wake of tragedy. Williams keeps listeners engaged as she enhances the palpable tension of the plot. Depicting males and females equally well, she also makes characters seem well drawn and realistic. Even though listeners will guess what's coming, Williams’s performance is as impressive as the grace with which the plot unfolds. This psychological thriller translates well to audio. S.C.A. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2009]