Double Homicide
By Faye Kellerman, Jonathan Kellerman
Boston narrated by John Rubinstein
Santa Fe narrated by Lou Diamond Phillips

     Double Homicide: two authors, two stories, and with the audio book, two narrators.

     Boston: "The Land of the Giants" A pretentious town where detectives Breton and McCain work to serve and protect. After a basketball game, at a local club, a popular college basketball player dies. A suspect is brought in, but an added twist has detectives searching even further for more answers. With this unusual turn, there are those who want to control the situation, maybe even play it down. Don't expect that to stop Breton and McCain.

      "The Land of the Giants" is a tragic-type mystery. The kind where everyone loses and those left standing are in great need of comfort. The characters are realistic and the dialogue constant. Mystery and sports fans will appreciate this one.

     Sante Fe:  "Still Life" Police officers Two Moons and Katz investigate the murder of an art dealer. The dealer lived a charmed life in the art world, until middle-age hit. Having moved from New York to Santa Fe, the art dealer is now divorced and re-establishing himself. During the investigation, the officers discover a list of possible suspects and some interesting twists.

      "Still Life" is a police procedural. The officers are well-developed - Katz is former NYPD, and Two Moons an ex-Marine. The authors' go into their past and how they both ended up in Santa Fe. "Still Life" is my favorite of the two. The mystery is strong, the dialogue rich, and descriptions of Santa Fe and the art world are colorful.

      In both mysteries, the authors bounce between investigators' personal and professional lives, which give readers a better insight into their characters.

      "The Land of the Giants" is narrated by John Rubinstein. His deep voice draws out the emotions of the gritty Bostonian characters.

      "Still Life" is narrated by Lou Diamond Phillips. His voice is smooth and matter-of-fact, like a narrator informing listeners of police movements.