The Gray Man

By: Mark Greaney

Narrated by: Jay Snyder

Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

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)

I loved it!

The Gray Man was very entertaining and I enjoyed it immensely! I will definitely read the entire 8 book series. I laugh at the comments saying, (in a wimpy voice) "Its not realistic so I only rate it 3 stars."
what a bunch of crap! Haters will hate. This book was awesome! It's a fiction book... If you want realistic... Read nonfiction books over there in your boring corner and keep quiet, while we read this wildly entertaining, action packed ass kicking book! Idk how I let this book slip by. well... I'm glad I found you now.

Superman on steroids...

First things first: there is no realism, plausibility, or reality in this novel. I realize it is fiction but nothing rings true, and everything is on steroids... That said it is one heck of a roller coaster ride. Gentry is thrown into predicament after predicament and blast thru them, but never comes away unscathed. The man is beyond super human and so are his exploits. As one reviewer said " Poorly developed characters doing exactly what you expect...a villain that will make you go "ho hum" At times the story is soooo predictable you get the urge to quit so you skim. The climax is soooo over the top, unreal, it is almost comical. Sad because at times the characters are there for the author to develop and allow the reader to relate, and empathize with, instead you are thrown into another action sequence. This is a good novel to read to take a break from cerebral espionage novels that force you to think and at the end exhaust you with emotion. This is definitely not that type, more so written to be an action movie with a Bruce Willis type as the protagonist. If you are an action junkie, than this is your read. I found the narration to be excellent.

Captivating

This is a book that is hard to put down. You feel as though you are able to somewhat understand the psyche of a mercenary. The scenes are well described and easy to form a mental picture.
This book will likely become a future film.

one of the best

This is definietly in the top ten audibles I've listen to.Well written by Mark Greaney and Jay Snyder executed the story perfectly in narration and character pitch. The only disappointment was that it had to end. Enjoy...

Good First Book

Overall, enjoyed the book—enough so that I will start the second book soon. Nice action, though it strains credibly at times. Interested to see how the writing and character develop.

I love it

I love it best one yet!!! I wonder how the book would compose to the movie on Netflix?

Wow! Non stop action

What did you love best about The Gray Man?

The main character never rested. The action was non-stop. One action scene right after another.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The action started at the very beginning, and never let up. It didn't take long before I was wondering how will the Gray Man get out of this mess.

What about Jay Snyder’s performance did you like?

It seemed like the reader was actually the main character. Great performance.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would have listened to the book in one sitting, but had other obligations.

Book is great. Don't waste time with the movie.

Watched The Gray Man on Netflix the other night. As far as Action, Violence and High Body Count, this hit its mark. THAT'S WHERE IT ENDS. I've been a fan of these books and character for many years. The writers destroyed this concept in the movie. Show should have never been a movie. Should have followed Prime Video series, Bosch and Reacher concept. After the 2 Reacher movies, yes entertaining, but destroyed the books, the series saved the books. I know when books go to movies or series they do get cut up. However with Reacher and Bosch the storyline followed the characters and the story itself. The Gray Man movie totally when off the rails. Read the first book than watch the movie again, none of the back stories match. it would have been easy to follow the book.
Again, movies were entertaining, both Reacher and the The Gray Man are worth the watch. If you never read the books you would never know the difference.

looks like a entertaining series

a new to me series and I enjoyed the first book plenty of twists and turns it's a nice men's adventure book. the narration was done well in the characters were differentiated and developed throughout the story

Action packed, but very commercial

The story it self is nothing special. A bit narrow minded story catered for an American crowd that never traveled. But i like how it was written full of suspense and actions. I felt like i can never put it down.