STATE SECRETS

While romance, spies, and counterespionage fill this story, it would have benefited from a more polished reading. Scenes are disjointed and hard to follow. Humorous adult behavior sounds more infantile than humorous. The portrayal of a 9-year-old child is uninspired and leaves the listener wondering about his mental capacity. The ex-wife's voice sounds like a male impersonating a female and distracts the listener from the story. Although ROMANTIC TIMES MAGAZINE names Miller "The Most Outstanding Writer of Sensual Romance," this audio is best left on the shelf. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/MAR 01]