A Sound of Thunder

This tape overflows with riches: two first-rate dramatizations of Ray Bradbury stories and the bonus of an insightful talk by the author. "A Sound of Thunder" uses music, good writing, excellent sound effects and striking stereo separation for the story of a big-game hunter who hires a time-travel firm to take him to the prehistoric past. "Night Call, Collect" presents a series of mysterious phone calls received by the last man on Mars. Reminiscent of the best of "The Twilight Zone," both combine the quirky and the compelling. This cassette proves that supplemental material, judiciously selected and presented, can enhance audio publishing by offering informative extras like those on special-edition VHS tapes and DVDs. G.H. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine