A SEASON FOR MURDER

Granger has created a traditional English mystery (right down to the Boxing Day hunt) set in modern times. Judith Boyd meets the challenge admirably as she enlivens the gentry, cleaning lady, stable hands, and barroom brawlers. However, amatuer sleuth Meredith is her best creation with her sweet, emotive voice. Boyd even takes on a croaking sound after Meredith is choked as she and her friend Chief Inspector Markby encounter their culprit. Her narrative skill also keeps the relatively long text and heavily peopled story on track. An excellent choice for those who like their murder mysteries nice and cozy. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/MAR 01]