GILDA JOYCE Psychic Investigator

Jessica Almasy adeptly elucidates the characters of this funny, suspenseful novel. Psychic investigator Gilda Joyce goes to San Francisco to visit relatives haunted by their past. Through her powers Gilda aids the Splinter family in discovering the secret of the ghost in their house, as well as the secret of understanding one another. Almasy expertly delineates the characters with subtle changes of voice. The listener truly understands the characters' personalities from the tone and cadence of the Almasy's wildly different voices. Mr. Splinter's staid accountant demeanor and Gilda's wacky personality, as well as the personalities of all the other characters, are smoothly brought to life. W.V.S. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 06]