The 7th Jackal

By: J.L. Davis

Narrated by: J. Scott Bennett

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

In 1993 at a top secret facility conducting telekinetic research, something dangerous escaped. Now the government wants it back. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is a quiet little tourist town where nothing exciting ever happens. All of that changes when a young woman is found brutally murdered and a local boy vanishes without a trace. Fearful for his safety and led by Keenan Braddock, a clairvoyant haunted by visions of an elusive killer, a group of teenagers set out to find their missing friend and confront an unstoppable enemy.

Now, years later, that same group has returned home for the funeral of a friend. Together they recount the terrifying story of their youth and a hidden secret buried deep within the past.

In a time when young heroes make a stand and face off against the worst of childhood fears, J.L. Davis constructs a haunting thriller where forces converge in a battle of good versus evil, and the clock isn't just ticking. It's about to run out.

©2015 Jeff Davis (P)2016 Jeff Davis

Good reading and good listening

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

I would recommend this book for it's great plot, interesting characters and wonderful descriptions.

What did you like best about this story?

There were so many things about this story to like. Told through the combination of present time and flashback, the story held the excitement of the children involved and stayed true to their perspective. I also loved the quirkiness of the situation.

What about J. Scott Bennett’s performance did you like?

Even with somewhat declining hearing, I found J. Scott Bennett's reading easy to listen to and to understand.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was particularly moved by the bittersweet ending and the narrator's carrying out his promise to his dying friend.

Any additional comments?

I liked this book so much, that even though I had read it, I was looking forward to listening to the audible version. It was just as exciting the second time around. I am also looking forward to more from J.L Davis.

Bone Chilling

The seventh jackal was a terrifying tail. That lead you in many directions. I loved every minute of the ride.

A supernatural thriller, absorbing and addictive

What did you love best about The 7th Jackal?

I loved the way two stories intersected and met head-on to a satisfying conclusion, including the way the group of teenagers were portrayed and the corrupt and secretive workings of the government in an area 51 type of atmosphere.

What did you like best about this story?

The description of the forest that gives the reader the feeling of being inside the story and living it.

Which character – as performed by J. Scott Bennett – was your favorite?

I have two. One would be Sam Cage, a government worker caught up and trying to stay afloat in a corrupt system. The other was Keenan Braddock, a young clairvoyant an unlikely hero who leads a group of teenagers against a haunting enemy.

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

Powerful and Addictive

Any additional comments?

The narrator, J. Scott Bennett did an excellent job in portraying the characters. Excellent storyline.

Risky Adventure

I was not sure what to expect because I have never read this author's work before, but I liked it very much. The story contains dark government secrets, murder and a young group of kids who put it all on the line to save their friend. The charactures were unique and the fast pace kept me interested. J. Scot Bennett did an excelent job with the cadence and all of the voices.

I liked it

Would you listen to The 7th Jackal again? Why?

Yes. I really enjoyed this book.

Any additional comments?

I received this audiobook through Audiobook Blast for my unbiased review.

Suspenseful supernatural thriller

A well written supernatural thriller about a group of teenagers who take on a government created terror (that is linked to one of the boys past) in order to save their friend. There are many twists and turns in this suspenseful read and the excellent narration brought the authors words to life. Descriptive scenes, short chapters, a captivating storyline and strong characters that you soon became attached to, all helped build a suspense novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast.com.

Keeps your interest till the very end

Great read. Captivates you from beginning to end. Keeps you guessing and thinking as you go from one plot to the next. Looking forward to reading other JL Davis books.

Another Enjoyable

I enjoyed this novel I didn't have to struggle to finish at all the most memorable was when the truth cane out about who the father was to Keenan. The narrator was nice to listen to.

Sort of Meh.

Overall, there isn't much to get excited about this offering IMHO. It meanders, often stumbling, and smacks of a YA at times. That said, it isn't so much "bad" as it is "not great". JSB is not at his finest either, which doesn't help when the material is not stellar.
Overall, I would not recommend this to anyone but the most ardent category enthusiast.

Page Turner

If you could sum up The 7th Jackal in three words, what would they be?

Stephen King's "IT"

What was one of the most memorable moments of The 7th Jackal?

The confrontation between the kids and the "monster" on Pisgah mountain.

Have you listened to any of J. Scott Bennett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, he delivers as always!

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

Both, it was very well written and induced various emotions throughout.

Any additional comments?

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."