• The Gray Man

  • By: Mark Greaney
  • Narrated by: Jay Snyder
  • Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (22,989 ratings)

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The Gray Man

By: Mark Greaney
Narrated by: Jay Snyder
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Now a Netflix film starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas

The first Gray Man novel from number one New York Times best-selling author Mark Greaney.

To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always.

But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. In their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness.

But Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there’s no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive....

Get ready for white-knuckled listening. Greaney's debut novel introduces the enigmatic and elusive Court Gentry, a former CIA operative and a legendary hired gun. With a terrifying ability to vaporize targets and a strict moral code, he stalks the gray margins of the world, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible, then fading away. When his government and former employers turn on him, there is no safehouse to run to, no way to lie low. In a constant state of escape and pursuit, Gentry tears through the Middle East and Europe in a riveting life-or-death race against time.

©2009 Mark Greaney (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Through the carnage, Gentry remains an intriguing protagonist with his own moral code. Comparisons will be made to Jason Bourne, but the Gray Man is his own character. The ending screams for a sequel, but it will be difficult to maintain the intensity level of this impressive debut." (Booklist)

"Hard, fast, and unflinching – exactly what a thriller should be." (Lee Child)
"Bourne for the new millennium." (James Rollins)

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I have found my new adventure series. Great story, great character and good narrative. Enjoyed the book immensely.

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Enjoyed your book so much I got the next book in the series. Great job

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Surprised better than I expected

The story more than just a story it was is a adventure In listening. I was thrilled at everything about the story.

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Good story

Kept you excited. I’ll definitely grab the second book! Sad I’m late to this series I guess Netflix did a movie?

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Loved the book

Listened to this book in 3 days now I’m hooked on the series, now I need the second book asap

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Love the Gentry character in the books. Hated the James Bond version on Netflix.

Awesome book on a black ops character. Even if you know nothing about special forces, this character is relatable and you root for him all the way.

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Great protagonist. As a fan of Mitch Rapp and James Reece

As a fan of Mitch Rapp (Vince Flynn) and James Reece (Jack Carr), Grey Man did not disappoint. Great story.

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Entertaining

Good plot and action throughout. I did not enjoy the movie nearly as much! I will try another by the same author.

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The plot

I thought it was brilliantly written. Kept my suspense the entire time. I will consider the 2nd book.

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Riveting and thrilling! I'm a new fan!

I absolutely loved my first experience with Mark Greaney and the Gray Man! Haven't seen the film, but the book is probably much better. I haven't felt this excitement, tension, and thrill of watching a cat and mouse game since reading The Day of the Jackal and watching Jason Bourne. Love all the book's explanations of Court's methodical preparations, the geopolitics, and the military detail. I like that Court is no superhero but gets severely injured. Love all of Greaney's research into foreign locales. Jay Snyder's acting was excellent. Mark Greaney, you've won a new passionate fan! Fantastic job!

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