VICTIMS

Narrator John Rubinstein is a man of many voices—so many that you might think Kellerman's latest is being delivered by a full cast. All the characters—veteran sleuth Alex Delaware, LAPD detective Milo Sturgis, and a cast of antagonists and minor characters—are distinctive. Delaware is called upon to investigate the dismemberment of Vita Berlin, who seemingly was despised by all who knew her. As more victims pile up—all killed similarly—Delaware reasons that there's at least one madman and a serial killer on the loose. As Delaware's logic brings this whodunit to a surprising conclusion, the real star is Rubinstein. His fast-paced narration and instantaneous changes in vocal character are captivating. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2012]