Black List

Scot Harvath, Book 11

By: Brad Thor

Narrated by: Armand Schultz

Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

From number one New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor comes his most explosive thriller yet. Packed with action, intrigue, and sublime plotting, Black List is the ultimate tale of deception in a world where "even in death" secrets can no longer be kept.

Somewhere, deep inside the United States government, is a deadly list. Members of Congress never get to see it and only the president has the final say over it. Once your name is on the list, it doesn't come off - until you're dead.

Someone has just added counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath's name to the list.

Somehow, Harvath must evade the teams dispatched to kill him long enough to untangle who has framed him for treason and why they want him out of the way.

Somewhere, someone, somehow can put all the pieces together. The only question is: Will Harvath get to that person before the United States comes under the most withering domestic terrorist attack ever conceived?

©2012 Brad Thor (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"[Brad Thor] is arguably the best thriller writer of our time." ( Suspense Magazine)

"Anyone who thinks the only thing to fear is fear itself should meet Brad Thor." ( Newsweek)

"Thor has mastered thriller storytelling with fast pacing and plots that are relevant to American readers." ( The Miami Herald)

Believable Story - and Schultz is getting better

Would you consider the audio edition of Black List to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version so I can't comment on this.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Armand Schultz?

I have listened to Schultz narrate several of Thor's novels. In my opinion, this was one of his better performances. He's not my favorite, but this was much easier to listen to than earlier Thor novels.

Any additional comments?

Thor is doing a good job of writing "faction" and incorporating real world activities into his plots. Nice to see Harvath developing into a more mature operative.

Good Read. Good Performance

What did you like best about this story?

Black List continues to series with characters and a story line similar to previous Thor books.

Conspiracy Theory or Reality?

Brad Thor is meticulous at his research. He has said that his novels are "faction" - a blending of fact and fiction. They can be spooky and lean one toward paranoia. This one is no different.

It's a solid continuation of the Scot Harvath series with excellent narration by Armand Schultz.

If you are a fan of Thor's novels, this one will not disappoint.

Well Written and Well Researched

This book was well written and well researched. I only hope the Big Brother aspects are futuristic and not realistic and actually happening.

Keeps you interested

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

Yes. It is well written and keeps you interested

What other book might you compare Black List to and why?

It compares to one of the better Bourne series by R Ludlum.

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

No

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

No

Any additional comments?

None

awesome

Would you listen to Black List again? Why?

I would love to see these novels in movie form! lots of action adventure and excitement from start to finish. Scary little known facts about what is really going on.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Black List?

When the entourage comes off the plane to meet the ranch hands who stare at the troll and then get slapped down by the head honcho's wife.

What about Armand Schultz’s performance did you like?

I really like Armands take on the characters. It brings the story to life

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

If I had had the time, I likely would have done it all at once.

Love the faction hate the curse words

Great story, it would have been much better with out the curse words. I had to put the headphones on to avoid my children hearing the curse words.

LOVED IT.....can't wait for the next installment!

I really liked the entire series.....glad there is a new book on the way. My favorite ending. Hope SH finally finds love that lasts.

Very happy AS is the reader again......he has the right voice.


Thank you BT.....great series

Black list is gold

Loved the continued story for Scott. In this story line enjoyed all the technical and information based technology specific ideas.

Narrator Stole from the Story

Would you try another book from Brad Thor and/or Armand Schultz?

Probably not, just because this was your typical "espionage" story--the setup, and then everyone killing everyone else while being on the run. There were some interesting issues raised, such as the role of the government and the web, but the narrator was so flat and expressionless that it was hard to really get excited about the story.