SERPENT GATE

Set amid the stunning mountain ranges of New Mexico, Serpent Gate opens a world of rapes, murders and mental illness. James Naughton's authoritative baritone relays the tale of Kevin Kerney, a state police officer sent to investigate the murder of a fellow cop. The majority of the characters are gruff, self-serving and even downright evil--Naughton plays them all with a sure tone and style. The deep rumbling behind his voice seems to create the environment of a hot, dusty town where something has gone terribly wrong and one man has the power to fix it. R.A.P. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 98]