SPIDER'S BITE Elemental Assassin #1

With sultry precision, narrator Lauren Fortgang introduces listeners to Gin Blanco, female assassin. When Gin’s latest job turns into a double cross, she relies on her friend, Finn, and Ashland’s only honest cop, Donovan Caine, to find the mastermind responsible. Fortgang’s captivating drawl sketches Finn’s flirty, genteel arrogance and Caine’s horrified disapproval of her. Fortgang portrays Gin’s well-hidden emotions as well as her habitual analysis of combat probabilities. The capable narration ensures that Gin comes across as an intriguing mix of battle-weary assassin, sorceress, and affectionate homebody. Fortgang also delivers the book’s wry humor with subtle elegance. While breathing and editing noises are noticeable, overall, Fortgang’s narration adds to a worthy introduction to a true femme fatale. C.A. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2011]