THE DIGGERS REST HOTEL

While investigating a series of robberies and a murder, Detective Charlie Berlin soon discovers that the effects of WWII have touched even the most ordinary lives in postwar rural Australia. Narrator Peter Byrne's rich Australian accent brings an authentic touch to this gritty story. Byrne's skilled narration allows the complexity of the detective to be revealed as he portrays the likable but troubled character. Listeners soon discover how the former bomber pilot and prisoner of war has many personal challenges to overcome as well as a difficult investigation to undertake. Byrne differentiates between characters using subtle and consistent techniques that make this an easy book to listen to, even if the subject matter is often weighty. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2011]