THE SAVAGE, NOBLE DEATH OF BABS DIONNE

Lisa Flanagan uses the entire box of crayons to depict this mystery's colorful characters, who are led by a doozy of a Franco-American crime boss, Babs Dionne. The drug-running queenpin featured in Currie's bloody revenge tale runs the town of Waterville, Maine, with impunity until someone murders her youngest daughter, Sis. You can almost hear Flanagan's lips curl in blind fury as Sis goes missing and is eventually found dead. Currie knows the scenery and delights in exploring every crooked nook and cranny. Flanagan allows a modicum of empathy to creep into her voice as she portrays Babs's love for her cohorts. Flanagan's musical tempo adds to the gruesome yet darkly funny story. R.O. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]