RIPTIDE

In her latest suspense novel, Catherine Coulter devises a mixture of revenge and murder. Although the main character is the savvy Becca Matlock, the audiobook is read by Jason Culp, popular film and television actor. The choice to have a male voice be the speaker for a woman's adventures (however tough our heroine may be!) is an interesting one and, thankfully, does not detract from the intensity of the story. In fact, Culp lends a general sense of mystery to the audiobook--like an eerie nightfall over the sweet coastal town in Maine to which Becca flees for supposed safety. Sound effects are used effectively, making this a well-rounded production. R.A.P. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC/JAN 01]