DECEPTION

Elise Freeman tutors at Windsor Prep, an exclusive academy for children of the rich and famous. When her body is found in a bathtub filled with dry ice, along with a DVD she made accusing several colleagues of sexual harassment, LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware start asking questions. John Rubinstein expertly performs Jonathan Kellerman's 25th book in the Delaware/Sturgis series. From a sleazy, self-satisfied professor to an air-headed surfer dude, Rubinstein defines each character with truthfulness. Waitresses sound as if their feet hurt, and bartenders sound world-weary. Rubinstein never misses the warmth and camaraderie between Delaware and Sturgis or the dark humor that pops up in the intriguing mystery. Kellerman provides the words, Rubinstein provides the voices, and the combination is unbeatable. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2010]