Berenson, Alex. The faithful spy

Kliatt, Nov, 2006 by Mary Purucker

BERENSON, Alex. The faithful spy. Read by Robertson Dean. 10 cds. 12 hrs. Books on Tape. 2006. 1-4159-3066-x. $79.20. Vinyl; plot notes. SA

CIA agent John Wells is so deeply imbedded with al Qaeda and so out of touch with the US that it is questionable whether anyone on either side trusts him. Now Ayman al-Zawahiri, bin Laden's deputy, is sending him back to the US for an unspecified but important terrorist attack. Months of waiting ensue, but while he's waiting there's plenty of action. The tension builds as his main al Qaeda contact and boss plots his way around the US. Wells, with the help at last of CIA's Jennifer Exley, maintains his composure and his wits in spite of huge odds. A fast-moving, timely thriller with interesting characters and believable events--all ably narrated by Dean who appears to know just how to tell the tale. His deep rich tones set just the right mood for CIA agent Wells. Mary Purucker, Beverly Hills PL, Beverly Hills, CA

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.