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Locked On
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Mark Greaney
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
- Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,493
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,311
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,265
Privately training with special forces, he’s honing his combat skills to continue his work within the Campus, hunting down and eliminating terrorists wherever he can--even as Jack Ryan Sr. campaigns to become President of the United States again. But what neither father nor son knows is that the political and personal have just become equally dangerous. A devout enemy of Jack Sr. launches a privately-funded vendetta to discredit him and connect him to a mysterious killing in his longtime ally John Clark’s past. All they have to do is catch him.
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2 out of 5 stars
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WHAT? WHEN? WHO? WHY? WHERE?
- By Jackie on 11-14-13
- Locked On
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Mark Greaney
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
Wordy, but good.
Reviewed: 12-23-24
There were parts of this that were very wordy. It did not unduly detract from the experience and, remembering Tom Clancy, about what you would expect. Clancy went into, sometimes, excruciating detail. This was well done overall and LDP is an excellent performer. All in all a quality effort.
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Dead or Alive
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
- Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,384
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,506
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,486
It is The Campus. Secretly created under the administration of President Jack Ryan, its sole purpose is to eliminate terrorists and those who protect them. Officially, it has no connection to the American government - a necessity in a time when those in power consider themselves above such arcane ideals as loyalty, justice, and right or wrong.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb! More Clancy/LDP!
- By smb072 on 12-10-10
- Dead or Alive
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
Very Clancy-esque
Reviewed: 11-12-24
I very much enjoyed this. It reminded me of Clancy's writing, sometimes a little long winded but it held my attention. I have known many of the characters for years, so it is a lot like catching up with old friends. Great action, and the good guys don't come away unscathed, which is sad, but makes it more real.
Lou Diamond Phillips did a great job with the narration, I always liked him as an actor, but his voice acting is excellent also. All in all a worthy effort for all concerned.
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Operation Joktan
- A Nir Tavor Mossad Thriller
- By: Amir Tsarfati, Steve Yohn
- Narrated by: Stephen Bowlby
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 774
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 699
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 696
Nir Tavor is an Israeli secret service operative turned talented Mossad agent. Nicole le Roux is a model with a hidden skill. A terrorist attack brings them together, and then work forces them apart - until they’re unexpectedly called back into each other’s lives. But there’s no time for romance. As violent radicals threaten chaos across the Middle East, the two must work together to stop these extremists, pooling Nicole’s knack for technology and Nir’s adeptness with on-the-ground missions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Sherri on 12-11-21
- Operation Joktan
- A Nir Tavor Mossad Thriller
- By: Amir Tsarfati, Steve Yohn
- Narrated by: Stephen Bowlby
Didn't know I was going to church
Reviewed: 10-29-24
The story is ok, the narration was very good, there was a lot of decent action. However, it is far too preachy for my tastes. I don't need a sermon about christianity or the love of jesus or how to subject myself to superstitious nonsense. It completely ruined the listen for me and will keep me from buying anything else from these authors.
I admire the Mossad and would enjoy more about them, but for a book about Israeli Jews I don't understand all the christian references. It is too bad as the story was promising.
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Burden of the Assassin
- Peter Black, Book 1
- By: David Archer, Vince Vogel
- Narrated by: Adam Grupper
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 480
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 438
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 438
A master assassin craves one thing above all else: a normal everyday life. Trained to be a killer from the age of 11, Peter has never known the things the average person takes for granted. He has always been an asset. Burned by the CIA and now occupying their secret hit list, he works overseas as a Ronin, living a solitary life in hiding. But someone knows where he is. A strange man arrives at his door offering Peter the chance of a real life. "Get this done and you can be free," he is told.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pays homage to most of the good assassin novels
- By Amazon Customer on 04-03-23
- Burden of the Assassin
- Peter Black, Book 1
- By: David Archer, Vince Vogel
- Narrated by: Adam Grupper
Parts were excellent
Reviewed: 10-22-24
This is a book that was advertised as a dark thriller. Nailed it. Some of the nuances were outstanding and the action was there in spades. Character development was decent. The narration was a problem for me at first, but I grew to like it. I probably won't read any more of these authors. Too dark with little redemption for the characters. I don't need a peaches and cream resolution for what I listen to, but there should be some hope left at the end.
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Ghosts of War
- A Pike Logan Thriller
- By: Brad Taylor
- Narrated by: Henry Strozier, Rich Orlow
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,281
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,177
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,167
With Russia expanding its influence from Syria to the Baltic States, the Taskforce is placed on stand-down because of the actions of one rogue operator. Meanwhile Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill travel to Poland, hired to verify artifacts hidden for decades in a fabled Nazi gold train, only to find themselves caught amid growing tensions between East and West. A Russian incursion into Belarus under the facade of self-defense is trumped by a horrific attack against the United States.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brad Taylor never disappoints!
- By Wayne on 06-29-16
- Ghosts of War
- A Pike Logan Thriller
- By: Brad Taylor
- Narrated by: Henry Strozier, Rich Orlow
Well done
Reviewed: 09-21-24
Taylor is a wonderful writer. The character development is outstanding, vital to a well-crafted tale, IMO. I will read every Pike Logan/Jennifer Cahill book I can get. It is one of my go too series.
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A Death in Cornwall
- A Novel
- By: Daniel Silva
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 928
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 851
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 852
Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon has slipped quietly into London to attend a reception at the Courtauld Gallery celebrating the return of a stolen self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh. But when an old friend from the Devon and Cornwall Police seeks his help with a baffling murder investigation, he finds himself pursuing a powerful and dangerous new adversary.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nothing about the Arab Israeli conflict
- By Bart Binning on 07-29-24
- A Death in Cornwall
- A Novel
- By: Daniel Silva
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
Home run
Reviewed: 09-14-24
Daniel Silva is one of, if not my favorite, authors ever. His writing is superb, and he has learned that (IMHO), character development is the foundation of a great story. The interactions between Gabriel and Chiarra are fantastic. The supporting players are believable and well fleshed out.
I love the fact that, although he is not a large man, Gabriel is extremely tough and willing to put his life on the line for his people and beliefs.
Then there is Edoardo Ballerini, whose voice control is simply superb. He switches between characters with ease and is one of the very best narrators.
I rarely give 5 stars, especially across the board, but it is deserved in this case. I also rarely re-listen to a book, I could start the Gabriel Allon series all over again and love it.
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Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
- By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 17 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,279
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,211
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,211
US intelligence is reporting turmoil in the Russian navy. Their deadliest submarine, the Belgorod, has unexpectedly launched, and taken along with it a long list of questions. Who authorized the departure? What mission is it on? And, most disturbing of all, what weapons do the giant doors on the sub’s bow hide? It's been four decades since a similar incident with the Soviet sub, Red October, ended happily, thanks to a young CIA analyst named Jack Ryan.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Ryan’s at their best
- By William Bailey on 05-27-24
- Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
- By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Well done
Reviewed: 09-08-24
I think Andrews and Wilson are among the best thriller authors. They captured Clancy's style quite well. Brick did his usual quality job. I will read more of them.
I don't really like their books that bring spirituality into the story. Otherwise some of my favorite books.
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The Apparatus
- Jason Trapp, Book 5
- By: Jack Slater
- Narrated by: Mark Garkusha
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 176
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 165
Jason Trapp is about to find that out the hard way. All he wanted was a week off, but the world had other plans. Trapp stumbles onto something he wasn't meant to see, and when half a dozen top US officials are murdered by drug cartel sicarios, the reason becomes sickeningly clear. Within days, Mexico is on the brink of civil war, and the violence is spilling across the US border. The drug cartels are at war, innocent people are dying, and the President needs options.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love Jason Trapp
- By Hill Country Mom on 11-20-24
- The Apparatus
- Jason Trapp, Book 5
- By: Jack Slater
- Narrated by: Mark Garkusha
Not a waste of time
Reviewed: 09-08-24
Overall, I enjoyed this listen. Narration was quite good. Story good but not great. I will probably give this author another listen in the future.
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Tom Clancy Shadow State
- A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel, Book 12
- By: M.P. Woodward
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 630
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 595
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 595
The vibrant economy of the new Vietnam is a shiny lure for Western capital. Companies are racing to uncover ideal opportunities. Not wanting to be left behind, Hendley Associates has sent their best analyst, Jack Ryan, Jr., to mine for investment gold. And he may have found some in a rare earth mining company—GeoTech. But a trip with a Hendley colleague to the Highlands to observe the company’s operations takes a treacherous turn when their helicopter is shot down. Some things haven’t changed, and Vietnam is still the plaything of powerful neighbors.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best Jr and Campus story in a bit
- By D. Bahner on 08-22-24
- Tom Clancy Shadow State
- A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel, Book 12
- By: M.P. Woodward
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Good listen
Reviewed: 09-08-24
Woodward did a good job with this book. There were some parts I did not overly enjoy, but all in all very enjoyable. Brick is a great narrator and the story was quite good. No real complaints.
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Ember
- The Tier One Thrillers, Book 8
- By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,740
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,643
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,643
To survive the notorious prison IK-2 and assassinate Russian President Vladimir Petrov, John Dempsey had to become rosomakha, the wolverine. Now, back home in America, he’s trying to put the pieces of his life at Ember back together. But which man returned from Russia—Dempsey, or the wolverine? From the way his teammates look at him, it’s obvious they’re not sure, and neither is he. Meanwhile, Vice President Kelso Jarvis has barely had time to mourn the death of his mentor before a devastating attack reveals a new threat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliantly written characters and story
- By Daniel Kinney on 07-10-24
- Ember
- The Tier One Thrillers, Book 8
- By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Wonderful
Reviewed: 08-05-24
I rarely give 5 stars, especially in all 3 categories. This book, however, checked all the boxes. One of the best thrillers I have encountered. I have waited a long time for this installment of the Tier One Thrillers, It delivered. The characters are like old friends.
Andrews and Wilson are probably my favorite authors right now. They also just wrote a Jack Ryan novel that was outstanding, very Clancyesque. I cannot wait for more from them.
Ray Porter is, without a doubt, one of my all time favorite narrators. He is phenomenal!!
I wanted to finish the book, but I did not want it to end. Well done!!.
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