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January LaVoy narrates this epic novel encompassing characters of various nationalities, ethnicities, social standings, politics, and motives. LaVoy performs each character with an identifiable voice, keeping listeners engaged and attuned. This cautionary tale strikes on a visceral level as global misunderstandings snowball into the threat of a nuclear war. As the intensity escalates, LaVoy's performance rises to the challenge. Follett skillfully weaves four interconnected plotlines: the first female U.S. president juggles global disasters and domestic rivals, a Chinese official combats militaristic leaders, intelligence operatives track drug-smuggling terrorists, and a young widow fights human traffickers. LaVoy's well-crafted narration lifts this powerful novel off the pages. Listeners will be riveted as the unimaginable becomes possible, and LaVoy's narration becomes unpausable. M.M.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2021]