Jack Du Brul
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From AudioFile Geologist Phillip Spencer, hero of two previous Du Brul thrillers, returns this time to search for a diamond mine in an underdeveloped
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African country. Spencer's odyssey plays out much like an Indiana Jones adventure and is more exciting to hear than to read (the reviewer tried both.) Charles's narration is mostly first rate, and his pacing is perfect. The listener will be captivated as Spencer gets out of one jam only to find himself in another. However, Charles's character accents are sometimes laughable. The villain sounds more like Bella Lugosi's Count Dracula than an Italian aristocrat. Still, Charles's overall reading is a gem. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Product Description Ten years ago, the spy satellite Medusa burned upon re-entry - but not before its sensors revealed a secret buried deep in the earth. A priceless discovery that some would die to find - and kill to possess . . . With uncanny talent as a geologist and a quick intelligence matched by savvy and courage, Philip Mercer is fast becoming a legend in powerful circles around the world. And at least two groups in those circles need his help. One group - of unknown allegiance and with a reputation for violence - snatches and holds hostage his oldest friend, forcing Mercer to help them. In a harsh and hostile land ravaged by violence, Mercer races to find the one thing that will save his friend. But the location of this ancient treasure is elusive. He is thwarted by brutal competing forces, and suddenly, he learns that there is much more at stake than either his life or the life of an old friend: The fate of thousands of innocent souls depends on him - and him alone . . . From the Inside Flap The Bookcassette® format is a special recording technique developed as a means of condensing the full, unabridged audio text of a book to record it on fewer tapes. In order to listen to these tapes, you will need a cassette player with balance control to adjust left/right speaker output. Special adaptors to allow these tapes to be played on any cassette player are available through the publisher or some US retail electronics stores. About the Author Jack Du Brul is the author of numerous thrillers, and he has also collaborated with Clive Cussler on the New York Times bestseller Dark Watch and the upcoming Skeleton Coast. Du Brul was educated at the Westminster School and holds a degree in international relations from George Washington University. He lives in Vermont with his wife, Debbie.
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