NEANDERTHAL

In the mountains of Northern Asia a team of scientists finds a living tribe of Neanderthals and a government conspiracy. At first glance, this audio has everything going for it: a great plot, action and suspense, thought-provoking science, and an excellent reader. However, the abridgment chops the story to pieces. Too much is missing, including character development, pertinent plot details and elements of the relationship between the humans and the hominids. It's too bad because Sanders's performance is perfect as he uses different voices to convey the excitement and emotion of the story. M.H.S. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG 96]