HOLY CHOW Andy Carpenter, Book 25

Narrator Grover Gardner returns as reluctant defense attorney Andy Carpenter and his team, human and canine. The characters set out to prove the innocence of a man who is charged with the murder of his wealthy stepmother, who had adopted a dog from Andy's foundation. Gardner's narration is the perfect match for the trademark dry wit that Andy employs in and out of the courtroom. Gardner's familiarity with Andy and the team is clear as he characterizes the larger-than-life characters with aplomb. His spot-on timing allows Andy's wisecracks to shine, while his subtle changes in inflection help signal passages not told from Andy's point of view. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable listen. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2022]