PIRANHA TO SCURFY AND OTHER STORIES

A book about the supernatural poisons the life of an emotionally isolated man; a picturesque English village literally captures its visitors. These are two of nine Rendell suspense stories that Jenny Sterlin reads with a deliberately paced, uninflected voice, which magnifies their claustrophobic horror. She sounds like a pleasant acquaintance who is obliged to tell you that your fears are justified--there IS a monster under the bed. Further, her calm voice seduces you into thinking that it's safe to look at the monster. Very good and very scary. A.C.S. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 02]