FOOTPRINTS IN THE BUTTER

A long-lost best friend is murdered after attending his 30th high school reunion. Ingrid Beaumont realizes the culprit could be any number of her Baby Boomer classmates, and she’s the only one who can put the pieces together to solve the crime. Elephant jokes, crackling dialogue, and plenty of snappy tough-girl attitude abound in this lighthearted but soulful adaptation of Dietz’s 2003 mystery. The production features a well-executed and innovative soundscape. Ensemble acting, well-mixed music, and realistic sound effects all lock in seamlessly to create the total effect of the story. Denise Dietz’s easy wit and Siren Audio Studios’ entertaining production just may have something to teach the big-boy audio publishers. B.P. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2012]