VALLEY OF DRY BONES A Medieval Mystery

Wanda McCaddon's vocal range and accent are as broad and rich as the list of titles she has narrated. Her experience and skill are equally evident in this presentation of Book 7 in Priscilla Royal's Medieval Mysteries series. McCaddon’s delivery of period dialogue, full of the stilted phrasing and earthy terminology typical of that age, is particularly strong. Her nuances of tone and volume provide clear character differentiation, and she transitions smoothly between religious, murderous, and ribald events in a natural and convincing manner. Although Royal comes close to overwhelming the story line with historical detail, she includes enough suspense and intrigue to keep things moving. While there are references to earlier characters and events in the series, this book can be enjoyed on its own. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2011]