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THE ORACLE YEAR

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Imagine being given 108 predictions of the future that all come true, one at a time. What would a person do with that knowledge? Everyman Will Dando does his best, while selling certain predictions for billions of dollars on the side. He posts the rest, so the world can learn from them. Narrator Charlie Thurston carefully leads the listener down the story's path with subtle intonations suggesting that our hero is never quite sure he is doing the right thing. Some predictions are mundane, like a man peppering his steak, while others warn of deadly catastrophes. Is it any wonder the oracle is treated like a god? From the author of Marvel comic series such as Daredevil and She-Hulk, this is outstanding work that challenges the listener's idea of right and wrong.

Pub Date: April 3, 2018

Duration: 12 hrs

DD ISBN: 9780062799562

Publisher: Harper Audio

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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    THE SUM OF ALL FEARS

    Part of the joy of Tom Clancy novels is one's belief that the stories could come true. His latest entry stretches that some as we find international terrorists building a nuclear bomb which is used to set Americans and Russians against one another. Jay Robertson reads with a newscaster's voice, crisp and clear with a light touch of drama. However, he does little to help listeners identify Clancy's huge cast of characters, and dialects seem difficult for him as he occasionally slips in and out of character. Nonetheless, patient listeners are rewarded as the plot unfolds. This will be a welcome addition to any library justifying the price of the multi-cassettte volumes.

    Pub Date: N/A

    Duration: 16 hrs

    Publisher: Books on Tape

    Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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      SILENT PREY

      John Sanford is back with another psychological thriller in his Prey series. Surgeon, psychopath and serial killer Bekker is on the loose again after the easiest jailbreak in recent memory. Ken Howard's reading moves along with all the brooding energy a reader could want from a suspense book. His narration is deep, clear and well-suited to the gravelly voices of retired detective Lucas Davenport and the other cops. While Howard manages good dialects and shifts in character, his female voices leave a lot to be desired. For the most part, the abridgment gleefully throws logic and characterization overboard in favor of thrills, but the basic flavor of many characters is still fairly well maintained.

      Pub Date: N/A

      Duration: 3 hrs

      Publisher: Harper Audio

      Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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