THE SECRET BETWEEN US

Delinksky's new chick-lit novel makes a good beach listen. The story delves into the bonds that unite families and, conversely, can lead good people to make bad decisions. Cassandra Campbell presents vivid vocal portraits of a mother and daughter who carry out a deception following a car accident. Campbell's rendition of daughter Grace's teenaged angst is spot-on. Some of the male characters are a challenge, but, overall, Campbell captures the relationships and personal quandaries of a family living with destructive secret. Intense scrutiny of every emotion is a big part of the story, and Campbell keeps all of them realistic and sympathetic. D.G. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2008]