DARKNESS, TAKE MY HAND

Plenty of bad guys with long memories are walking streets of Boston in this mystery featuring P.I.s Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro (the heroes of GONE, BABY, GONE). Someone is killing, viciously, and the only clue appears to be a connection to Kenzie. He and his streetwise partner, Gennaro, must navigate emotional baggage, new and old relationships, and sexual tension to find the killer. Jonathan Davis gives an FBI agent a stern, deep tone, perfect for his commanding authority. A prisoner intones a quiet, crazed personality. And a henchman screeches because of damaged vocal chords. For these, Davis is to be commended. His only fault: His Boston accents are negligible at best, virtually missing and sorely needed. But the absence doesn't mar a thrilling story that has overall excellent narration. M.B. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2011]