MIDNIGHT RUNNER

The story of a wealthy Middle Eastern figure plotting terror to gain revenge on the U.S. president--and series regular Sean Dillon--may be a little too close to the headlines for some readers. The plotter is Kate Rashid, whose brothers died at Dillon's hands in EDGE OF DANGER, and the plot threatens the world's oil supply and a senator's reputation. The action is familiar but well paced, and listening to Dillon's team make quick work of villains who would elude real-life authorities is a delightful guilty pleasure that will satisfy Jack Higgins fans. Patrick MacNee again does solid work, especially in voicing the playful yet menacing Dillon. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 02/ JAN 03]