Stone Cold

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty

Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Oliver Stone and the Camel Club are back in their most dangerous adventure yet, a war on two fronts.

Casino king Jerry Bagger from The Collectors is hunting Annabelle Conroy, who conned him out of millions. Stone and his colleagues Reuben, Milton, and Caleb marshal all their resources to protect Annabelle. Yet all their skills may not be enough when a deadly new opponent rips off the veneer of Stone's own mysterious past.

Bagger's menace pales next to newcomer Harry Finn's lethality. Seeming a normal family man, Finn has already killed three men, with more targets to come. When Finn also sets his bull's-eye on Stone, his reason why will be the greatest shock of all, making listeners reconsider their beliefs in good and evil.

As bodies and institutions topple, the story rockets toward a shattering finale that will leave the survivors of this explosive tale changed forever.

Don't miss the first two books in this series: The Camel Club and The Collectors.

©2007 Columbus Rose (P)2007 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Gripping, chilling and full of surprises." (Publishers Weekly)

Really Enjoying The Camel Club!!

I kept skipping this book series, the Camel Club, because the name just sounded funny. I was running out of Baldacci series to read, however, so I decided to give the Camel Club the try. I am so glad that I did! I am enjoying this series as much, if not more, than some of the others. Do not deny yourself the fun of taking this journey with the Camel Club.

Very entertaining

I enjoyed this book. It was an interesting plot, good character development and excellent narration.

One of Baldacci's Best

But that said, most all of his books are top notch. It's hard to finish a mediocre book after reading a Baldacci. In this book he crafted a complex story of high government intrigue, abuse of power, corruption, crime, murder and assassination (maybe too much), carried out by an equally complex cast that he skillfully brought to life (and to death), and lots of not so predictable plot twists.

Ron Mclarty, a frequent voice of Baldacci books, was good but the narration would have been so much better in collaboration with Orlagh Cassidy. They make a great team and make Baldacci's books more special.

The Best of Baldacci

I cannot tell you how much I loved the book and the stroy teller. It had me on the edge of my seat. I really had to listen to all of the last part. I could not put it down. I really want to hear more from both of them.

A masterpiece as usual from the great Baldacci

Always well done and always well read by the ever so talented Ron McCarthy no other voice come close to matching the read the way he does. a match made in heaven is what Ron McCarthy and David Baldacci are

Great story with disappointing narration

The Camel Club series really ramps up the action in this third installment. We see much more of Secret Service agent Alex Ford and more of recurring character Annabelle Conroy. Baldacci keeps improving the story line with each new Camel Club book, but Ron McLarty's lone narration was a huge disappointment after the small ensemble of vocal performers in The Collection. I really missed the sultry voice characterization of Annabelle and the trembling voice of mousy Caleb Shaw. McLarty did bring nice voice to Paddy Conroy, but overall the narration lacked depth and paled to the previous book which I really loved. It is still worth a listen. I am a fan of McLarty, but he just couldn't bring depth to a few of my favorite characters as I learned to love in The Collection.

Double Dose of Intrigue

Like two intrigue novels interwoven into one - the past and now. Enjoyable read.

Fast Action

I enjoy all of David's books so far. The narrator makes the story interesting. It does move along quite well, and the twists in the story always kept me on my toes.

Didn't like the Music!

Good story lots of action really 2 stories in one. Fun characters good development. Hope the Camel club returns.

Very enjoyable

This was a very exciting and enjoyable book. Just as good if not better then the previous in the series.