LET ME GO Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell, Book 6

Serial killer Gretchen Lowell has reappeared on Halloween--not only on the ridiculous "Beauty Killer" masks worn by partygoers but also in person, if detective Archie Sheridan is to be believed. Archie is entwined in the sting investigation of a drug lord, but he becomes distracted by his conviction that his former nemesis and lover has returned. Christina Delaine voices Gretchen with a sultry purr that barely hides her twisted craving for blood. As Archie, she uses a gruff staccato that obscures his emotional depth but does serve to distinguish his dialogue. Her refined portrayal of a Hispanic detective shines, but her British accent for one of the drug kingpins sounds forced. Overall, Delaine adds a bit of class to this fast-paced thriller. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2013]