Higgins, Jack

With a villain whose main weapon seems to be a cell phone with unlimited international minutes, a cast of characters straight out of an English drawing-room comedy, and a barely discernible plot, this program is only redeemed by the dedicated exertions of award-winning narrator Michael Page, whose acting prowess somehow makes this mess of a book entertaining. Recommended for die-hard Higgins fans only.

Page's reading is quite close to a perfect match of text and voice. His pacing, intonation, and energy quickly draw listeners into the tale and hold them until the end.