AUDIO

Zoo

by Michael Ledwidge
Patterson, James & . 7 CDs. retail ed. unabridged. 8 hrs. Hachette Audio. 2013. ISBN 9781607884637. $34.98; Playaway digital; digital download. F
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Patterson and Ledwidge (Now You See Her) team up again for another fast-paced thriller. This time, however, instead of the usual man vs. man conflicts, the authors pit man against nature. Animals all over the globe have begun to behave strangely, apparently coordinating attacks against humans, but when biologist Jackson Oz tries to explain this to the world, he is considered a crackpot. Only when the animal attacks become more frequent and the daughter of the U.S. president is killed does the government call in Oz to figure out why. Jay Snyder narrates, conveying the intelligence and self-deprecating humor typical of a Patterson protagonist, as well as the suspense and quick pace necessary to move the action along.
VERDICT Though a bit of a departure for Patterson, this work has enough of his usual storytelling elements to keep fans satisfied. Michael Crichton buffs also may enjoy.
Reviewed by Theresa Horn, St. Joseph Cty. P.L., South Bend, IN , May 15, 2013
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