cover image Fifth Grave Past The Light

Fifth Grave Past The Light

Darynda Jones, read by Lorelei King. Macmillan Audio, unabridged, eight CDs, 9 hrs., $39.99 ISBN 978-1-4272-3079-9

Paranormal private eye Charley Davidson must make a deal with the son of Satan in order to save her sister%E2%80%99s life in this thrilling new addition to the supernatural series from Jones. Narrator Lorelei King%E2%80%99s inspired interpretation of Jones%E2%80%99s characters allows listeners to truly lose themselves in this otherworldly tale. King%E2%80%99s delivery is well paced and simple, and her characterizations lend the book an air of believability and immediacy. King%E2%80%99s Charley is tough, sexy, and brave without ever being overtly so. The supporting characters allow Charley to grow and expand, and listeners will get a full spectrum of emotion from their heroine. Inspired, realistic, and entertaining, King%E2%80%99s performance ability is the perfect medium for Jones%E2%80%99s witty and cunning prose. A St. Martin%E2%80%99s hardcover. (July)