PARADISE CITY A Joe Gunther Mystery, Book 22

Even before listeners know there's a burglary in progress, William Dufris's gravelly voice and sarcastic attitude toward Beacon Hill announce that something's going down. The irony of a burglar using a mountaineering course for crime, not for heading up the side of a peak, gets a little added emphasis. Soon, a woman's in a coma, and her granddaughter is seeking the culprits. The crime leads to a fencing ring in Vermont—and detective Joe Gunther. Dufris excels at bringing listeners into the heads of all the characters. The added psychological touch in the point of view gives everything a note of believability that adds to the tension. J.A.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2013]