KILO CLASS

The Chinese are buying submarines from the Russians for nefarious purposes. When diplomatic attempts at restraint fail, the U.S. Navy (which seems to be all larger-than-life men who have gorgeous women waiting at home) undertakes covert operations to thwart them. George Guidall gives his formidable all to this straight-ahead, damn-the-torpedoes techno-thriller by an established master. As always, Guidall's apparently effortless virtuosity is a pleasure in itself. The only reservation one might express about this production is regret that such a prodigious talent has been lavished on such undemanding material. J.N. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 02]