Booklist reviews the mystery novel, The Chee-Chalker

The Chee-Chalker audiobook by L. Ron Hubbard is reviewed by Booklist:

"Eerie, foreboding music sets the scene as FBI agent Bill Norton, referred to by locals as a chee-chalker, or newcomer, arrives in Ketchikan, Alaska, to search for his boss, who disappeared while investigating a heroin ring. Norton and his eager assistant don't receive much help from the locals as the two agents consider shady halibut fishermen, a beautiful fishing-fleet heiress, and a local businessman as possible suspects. In this multicast recording, Norton's flat, serious tones contrast with the innocent voice of heiress Elaine Halloway (portrayed by Meskimen). Excellent sound effects, including slamming doors, blaring ship horns, and fighting fists (complete with realistic punches, groans, and thuds), accompany the dialogue. Peals of thunder and pouring rain add to the gloomy atmosphere. The stereotypical depiction of drunken Indians is reflective of the 1940s setting, the era in which this was written. Reminiscent of old-time radio and television dramas, this is most entertaining."—Pam Spencer Holley