THE ADVOCATE The Advocate, Book 1

Summer Rona demonstrates how a narrator can transform uneven material into an audiobook worth listening to. Burrell's novel focuses on the often gritty arena of juvenile/family law and the difficult choices families and lawyers face. With the best of intentions, Attorney Sabre Orin Brown finds herself involved with murder, kidnapping, and a missing little girl who is deaf. Rona's adept handling of the dialogue helps to define the various characters, especially Detective Carriage. This ambitious debut shows how a skilled narrator can raise a book's lows and effectively convey its highs. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2014]