QUANTICO

Greg Bear's book is slightly misnamed since little of the action takes place at the FBI training center. The story is about an American's plan to unleash a biological weapon. It's the world of the near future, but little has changed. The weapons have improved, but politics and people are much the same. Jeff Woodman, who must have a roomful of Earphones Awards, is one of AUDIOFILE's Top 50 Voices of the Century. He does more than his share to keep this plot moving, giving voice to a developmentally disabled man, a woman with severe facial injuries, and at least a dozen characters of varying ages, races, and accents. Strong writing makes QUANTICO a cut above the average thriller. M.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 07/ JAN 08]