The Garden of Eden
and Other Criminal Delights
by Faye Kellerman
Read by Dennis Boutsikaris, Nancy McKeon, John Rubinstein, Roger Rees, Lindsay Crouse, and Theodore Bikel
Faye Kellerman brings listeners a series of entertaining short stories. Before each short story, she reveals co-writers,
inspiration, first publications. Most are mysteries, and all are problem-solvers. "The Garden of Eden" inspired by
the author’s love of gardening and mysteries, is about a couple who make the best of receiving too much from a fellow
gardening lover. It’s an inspirational story on honesty. "The Stalker" is about a woman tormented into a fearful life
- expect to feel guilty at feeling satisfied by the outcome. "Malibu Dog" is about a man and his dog, but it’s not a
man’s best friend storyline. There is also a story of a father teaching a daughter the importance of being a cop and
another with a talking car. None are the same, but all are entertaining. Kellerman’s stories reach out to all sub-genres
of mystery to entertain, and she does a successful job of it. Highly Recommended.
The audio version is narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris, Nancy McKeon, John Rubinstein, Roger Rees, Lindsay Crouse, and
Theodore Bikel. Kudos to whomever thought of using various narrators. Nancy McKeon is the perfect choice for "Bull’s
Eye," the story with Cindy Decker, daughter of Series character Peter Decker. Some stories are strong in content or
language, so earphones are best with mixed company. An added bonus is having the titles printed on the CDs, making
it easier to pick out a favorite or share a quick listen.
Short Stories in The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights:
- The Garden of Eden
- Back Page
- Bull’s Eye
- The Stalker
- Malibu Dog
- Mr. Barton’s Head Case
- Luck of the Draw
- Open House
- Mummy and Jack
- Holy Water
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The Book |
Warner Adult |
August 21, 2006 |
Audio CD / Abridged edition |
1594832153 |
Mainstream and criminal fiction short stories |
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The Reviewer |
Brenda Weeaks |
Reviewed 2006 |
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