PARADISE CITY

After a series of break-ins in Vermont and Boston's Beacon Hill show striking similarities, Joe Gunther, the protagonist of this long-running mystery series, finds himself in Northampton, Massachusetts. He and his team are looking for an unusual fence who deals in antiques and jewelry. William Dufris, the latest voice of this New England detective, creates a multifaceted man who is torn by personal tragedy but single-minded in his pursuit of criminals. Dufris's polished transitions from the intense Willie Kunkle, Joe's friend and associate, to the plaintive Mina Carson, the granddaughter of the Beacon Hill victim, provide a smooth flow to this well-crafted murder mystery. E.E.S. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2012]