NEVER COMING BACK

Seeker of missing persons David Raker faces one of his most baffling cases yet. A mother, father, and their two daughters mysteriously disappear from their home, table set, dinner bubbling on the stove--the only sign of disturbance, a carton of milk spilled on the kitchen floor. David Bauckham blends an objective narration with a series of credible characterizations including those of the laid-back yet confident Raker; his old flame, Emily; and Las Vegas high rollers and corporate bigwigs. As bodies pile up, Bauckham smoothly navigates the fast-paced plot twists. He creates just the right feel for the places Raker searches--from Las Vegas to an English fishing village. Once one gets past the tedious beginning, Bauckham's narration makes Raker's fourth outing and Weaver's American debut worthwhile listening. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2014]