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  • The First Commandment

  • By: Brad Thor
  • Narrated by: George Guidall
  • Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,344 ratings)

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The First Commandment

By: Brad Thor
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's summary

When the president of the United States is blackmailed into releasing five detainees from Guantanamo Bay, a sadistic assassin with a vendetta years in the making is reactivated. Suddenly, the people closest to counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath are being targeted and he realizes that somehow, somewhere he has left the wrong person alive.

With his life plunged into absolute peril, and the president ordering him to stay out of the investigation, Harvath must mount his own covert plan for revenge - and in so doing will uncover shattering revelations about the organizations and the nation he has spent his life serving.

Take another thrill ride with superagent Scot Harvath.
©2007 Brad Thor (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Fast-paced and action-packed. Sure to please his many fans and gain new ones. Immensely satisfying and highly recommended." ( Library Journal)

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Great Listen

This was my first audio book. I’ve read a few other Brad Thor books before this, but the audio book is definitely the way to go. George Guidall was fantastic and I was pleased to learn that he narrates many other Brad Thor books. The story is fantastic and Scot Harvath is a great character that spans across many books. Thor does a great job of going back to past books to remind the listener of the details pertinent to this one.

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Another Solid Harvath Adventure

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This is a really great adventure, if not for the overstretching of possible reality. It's one thing to ask me to believe that a top operative that has, time and time again put his life on the line for his President and country, and always come out on top might get away with a modicum of leverage and leniency. Crossing the line to downright defiance may be cause for serious ramifications. However, to take this same super-operative and go right to "wanted dead or alive" for treason. Really?

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Another good thriller from Mr Thor

I enjoyed the overall story. There were some mispronounced words throughout the book, but it didn't take away from the overall plot. Just like his other work, Thor is a master at weaving fact and reality together.

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Best Yet!

Excellent book! Suspense begins in the first chapter and ends with the last page. The more of the series I read , the better they become.

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Easy listen

I don’t know how I missed this book 1st go round and it’s an easy listening suspenseful And a great story. I’m glad I finally got to finish.

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Exciting....

Really liked this book, all the characters were interesting and story was outstanding. Couldn't put it down!
Thanks for another great read.

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Great Story

Awesome book and narration. Please don't be the last. The characters are captivating. Keep them coming.

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Kept me interested and amazed!

Love, love, loved it! Scot harvath keeps you on the edge of your seat! Yea can't wait to read the next book..

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Meh

Just okay. The narrator is not as good as the first in this series and does not return for another book. The storyline in this book was good but the connection to Biblical plagues was weak. Overall I enjoy this series but this one was just okay.

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From start to finish WOW

No break from the action on this one. Love the way the characters develop as the story continues with each new book. Creates anticipation.

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