• Rules of Deception

  • Dr. Jonathan Ransom, Book 1
  • By: Christopher Reich
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (496 ratings)

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Rules of Deception

By: Christopher Reich
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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Dr. Jonathan Ransom, world-class mountaineer and surgeon for Doctors Without Borders, is climbing in the Swiss Alps with his beautiful wife, Emma, when a blizzard sets in. In their bid to escape the storm, Emma is killed when she falls into a hidden crevasse.

Twenty-four hours later, Jonathan receives an envelope addressed to his wife containing two baggage-claim tickets. Puzzled, he journeys to a remote railway station only to find himself in a life-and-death struggle for his wife's possessions. In the aftermath of the assault, he discovers that his attackers - one dead, the other mortally wounded - were, in fact, Swiss police officers. More frightening still is evidence of an extraordinary act of betrayal that leaves Jonathan stunned.

Suddenly the subject of an international manhunt and the target of a master assassin, Jonathan is forced on the run. His only chance at survival lies in uncovering the devastating truth behind the secret his wife kept from him and in stopping the terrifying conspiracy that threatens to bring the world to the brink of annihilation. Step by step, he is drawn deeper into a world of spies, high-tech weaponry, and global terrorism - a world where no one is whom they appear to be and where the end always justifies the means.

Rules of Deception is a brilliantly conceived, twisting tale of intrigue and deceit written by the master of the espionage thriller for the 21st century.

©2008 Christopher Reich (P)2008 Random House, Inc.

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I’ve been spoiled

By Richards’ newer novels and series. As I went back in time a bit with this one, it was good, just not quite as good as his more recent novels. Let’s see what next books bring in the series. I’ll have to remember to add a star next time I’m in between. This one isn’t a 5 only because his other 5s are that much better.

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WASTE OF TIME

THIS BOOK STARTS OUT AS AN INTERESTING STORY BUT SOON DEVELOPS INTO A FAR-FETCHED,ARTIFICIAL AND OVERLY CONTRIVED PLOT.I GAVE UP ON THIS ONE BEFORE COMPLETING THE FIRST HALF.

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Excellent book

Very enjoyable

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complete deception of readers

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

if thee was a better plot.

What was most disappointing about Christopher Reich’s story?

that if at all there was a story, it was far fetched and an insult to intelligence.

Any additional comments?

since audible recommended this book to me, i would suggest there is something seriously wrong with your understanding of my taste in books.

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