Gideon's Sword

By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated by: John Glover

Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Introducing Gideon Crew: trickster, prodigy, master thief....

At 12, Gideon Crew witnessed his father, a world-class mathematician, accused of treason and gunned down.

At 24, summoned to his dying mother's bedside, Gideon learned the truth: His father was framed and deliberately slaughtered. With her last breath, she begged her son to avenge him.

Now, with a new purpose in his life, Gideon crafts a one-time mission of vengeance, aimed at the perpetrator of his father's destruction. His plan is meticulous, spectacular, and successful.

But from the shadows, someone is watching. A very powerful someone, who is impressed by Gideon's special skills. Someone who has need of just such a renegade.

For Gideon, this operation may be only the beginning....

©2011 Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child (P)2011 Hachette Audio

For the most part...

For the most part, the story was full and engaging. However, some of the characters action were improbable and didn't seem to go with their development. I will be getting the next book.

Not what I expected

I love Preston and Child. Pendergast is my man!! But Crew and the plot don’t seem to be as engaging. I’ll try the rest.

Felt a bit rushed.

The story was great. However, it isn't as carefully put together as the majority of the other books. I still say it's an enjoyable read or listen.

Technologically dated and silly

Much attention is given to obsolete bogus tech.
The reader could be AI for the dullness of the performance.
The story is preposterous.

Good entertainment!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. This is the genre of book that I read for pure entertainment and that is exactly what I got. I was thoroughly absorbed on a Sunday afternoon & evening.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It was definitely interesting, especially toward the end.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

After reading so many negative reviews, I almost didn't get this book because I usually read those reviews to see if anything falls in my sphere of interest. I'm beginning to think we had listened to two different books.

I am hard pressed to find any faults with the story or performance. It was a fast paced adventure that I had no problem following, from beginning to end. All of the characters were well accounted for and introduced as to their relevance in the storyline.

When I finished this book, I immediately bought the sequel..."Gideon's Corpse".

Great Story, Fantastic Narration

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, great story. Builds at a nice pace to thrilling ending. All the while the great narration keeps you hooked.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, it moved at good pace with very little "empty" prose.

Have you listened to any of John Glover’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, this is my first John Glover performance. I knew about him from Smallville, but will definitely seek out more performances by him.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed a few times, overall a great story.

First Preston & Child and I'll Be Back for More

What made the experience of listening to Gideon's Sword the most enjoyable?

With this being my first Preston & Child experience I really enjoyed the background of Gideon and the premise of how he came to be in the story. Gideon provided me a new "hook" for a "super hero" type character.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot at times seemed predictable but I still kept wanting to know what was going to happen around the next corner.

What about John Glover’s performance did you like?

John Glover has an amazing voice that keeps you ingrained in the story. Each time I listen to Glover I feel like I am part of the story.

If you could rename Gideon's Sword, what would you call it?

Can't think of anything else it fit perfectly.

Any additional comments?

Thank you Preston & Child for providing a suspense book and an avenue to a new series to follow.

Will be reading or listening to all the Gideon Crew series!

I listened to this one because it didn't cost me the atrocious price Audible charges, it was free due to my Kindle Unlimited subscription! Already 3/4 of the way with Gideons Corpse! Got free same as with this book ! Excellent narrator! God Bolden be ruined by bad narrator! Good plot, good characters,but some very corrupt villains! Gideon is a very interesting character. I love Preston and Child's books . They are geniuses as far as putting good books togher! Love the Pendergast series ! I recommend that you read or listen to their books for unusual plots, characters and books that keep one reading and listening. Most of the whole extensive Pendergast series I was able to listen to or read for free. That is definitely in my price range as 79 year old living on Social Security but have to always have a GOOD mystery or suspense book going!

Loved It

I really enjoyed this new character. The narration was very good. Hope there will be more.

riveting

suspense from beginning to end. another winning storyline from the authors. very entertaining story. narrator did a great job