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

Perfectly Ordinary

I knew I wasn't about to read a Pendergast novel, but this from Preston & Child?!?? Me thinks P&C are embarking on the same ship Koontz has been sailing: The HMS Unremarkable.
The characters, the story and the protagonist: perfectly ordinary…certainly NOT Preston & Child material. Don't waste the credits. If you must read it, wait until you see it in one of Audible's $4.95 sales.

THE JOB OF REVENGE

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

Not really. It had all the action of a made for TV movie, but something was missing - probably a purpose.

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

No. It was actually predictable.

Which character – as performed by John Glover – was your favorite?

Gideon. He was certainly confused for a man who was supposed to be so intelligent.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

THE LEGS - WHO HAS THE LEGS?

Great start to a new character

I liked this character hope they do more this is the first of two that I know of listened to the second one first wish I could have listened to this one first the character would have made more sense but am looking forward to more of Gideon. This was a good book the little dude {Gideon} does his thing well it's a good listen and I believe you'll enjoy it if you like Preston and Child.

Pam Zimmerman Review

I was very disappointed with the narrator's voice and cadence. The story line was ok, but the voice was distracting and annoying.

A Great Book

This is a great book. The writers keep your interest. Never a dull moment throughout the book. I might just have to listen again. What's the next book in the series?

The four star

The story and narrator were amazing and the story was a great one. However, I have given a four star in performance because I didn’t like the spontaneous music at the end of some of the chapters.
I can totally understand the music being at the beginning of the book and end of book but not at random parts of the story.
This is my opinion and I wouldn’t let this hinder you if you are trying to decide if you want to buy and listen to this book.

Fast paced and exciting

Classic Preston & Child! Fast paced, exciting, full of plot twists. Kept me engaged and guessing until the very end.

Story was riveting!

I’m sorry the poor guy has to keep working! Maybe he will live longer than he thought.

A new series. Hot Dog!

Come on, people! Can't you see this is the beginning of a new, quirky series? The first book lays the foundation so may be less than riveting; but I can see good things coming. The P&C duo won't let us down. Can't wait for installment 2!!

Eli Glenn returns

If you're expecting Pendergast, then yes you will be disappointed. But, if you want more Eli Glenn from Ice Limit here's your chance. The book isn't bad. It's just different. Perhaps it would be a better listen if Scott Brick had been the narrator.