LES NORTON AND THE CASE OF THE TALKING PIE CRUST

From the cover and title of this book, one could be excused for thinking it is intended for kids—but it is definitely NOT. Les and his Bondi Beach, Australia, cohorts are hilarious as they hunt down a posse of villains. Narrator Dino Marinka adds to the fun with priceless portrayals of Les and his Aussie sayings. He makes Les’s Albanian boss an unforgettable character, with his accent, mispronunciations, and lost script for a very politically incorrect movie. Despite the unconventional characters, there’s a fascinating crime to be solved. Mystery fans who don’t mind a heavy dose of obscenities and violence will be satisfied. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2011]