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Sure technique,snappy dialogue, white-knuckle plot and bare-knuckle action scenes.
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The first story, No Safety, is an interesting story about a gun and the inherent danger. I can't say that the ending was a shock, since it is quite well foreshadowed, but it is still moving. The second story, the Celestial Buffet, is different because it is more of a morality tale than mystery. It concerns a recently deceased woman and her journey into the afterlife. Is she going to heaven or hell, or maybe somewhere else altogether?
The next story, The Luncheon, is the only one by Sharyn McCrumb. Three women meet for their weekly luncheon. One of the women is very distracted by something. Not McCrumb's best effort but solid and enjoyable. The final story, Ott on a Limb, is kind of a throw-back to the 30s and 40s style of detective story - think Philip Marlowe. It concerns a shady character and a cop waiting for something on Christmas Eve.
This is a nice tape to stick in the car when going on a short trip. Sharon Gless does a good job reading the stories. There isn't a lot of depth or characterizations in her delivery, but she really does a splendid job on the Celestial Buffet. I recommend this for the mystery fan looking for something light and fun for a quick weekend trip.
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