BREWING UP A STORM

Quax, a non-alcoholic beer, becomes the focus of lobbyists from NOBBY (No Beer-Buying Youngsters). Wall Street banker John Thatcher is among the large cast of characters who delve into the murder of a NOBBY volunteer. Garrick Hagon clearly renders his cast of characters, including politicians, detectives, brewery personnel, and lobbyists. His narration distinguishes personalities while keeping the story advancing through scenes that continually change locations. The story tends to become long and tedious, but Hagon's attentive diction keeps one listening to the conclusion. B.J.L. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 02/ JAN 03]