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. 2001. Read by Paul Michael. 8 tapes, 11 hrs. Audio Renaissance. 1-55927-659-2. $39.95. Cardboard, plastic; plot notes. SA

Secret agent Jon Smith is back (from Ludlum's The Hades Hades (hā`dēz), in Greek and Roman religion and mythology.

1 The ruler of the underworld: see Pluto.

2 The world of the dead, ruled by Pluto and Persephone, located either underground or in the far west beyond the
 Factor) in a spookily prescient pre·scient  
adj.
1. Of or relating to prescience.

2. Possessing prescience.



[French, from Old French, from Latin praesci
 chase to find and stop an evil character and save the world from a deadly form of mutated smallpox. Meeting up with a female friend, who is an astronaut, Smith tries to find the American in high places in NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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 who is behind the conspiracy to control the world. Realistic dialogue, characters, and setting make Ludlum's novels eerily real and up to date; this one is no exception. An excellent thriller; highly recommended. Professionally and perfectly read by Paul Michael, who subtly voices all characters and makes this novel all too real. Jean Palmer, KLIATT
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Author:Palmer, Jean
Publication:Kliatt
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Jan 1, 2002
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