The Invisible

Ryan Kealey, Book 3

By: Andrew Britton

Narrated by: J. Charles

Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

For more than a decade, Ryan Kealey has been a key player in the war on terror. First, as a captain in the U.S. Army's third Special Forces Group, then as a contract operative with the CIA. His actions have saved thousands of lives, including that of the U.S. president. Now, once again, Kealey receives the call of duty - only this time, the odds for success are slim to none.

Tensions between Pakistan and India are at an all-time high. To complicate matters, 12 American climbers have disappeared in the snow-capped peaks of Pakistan's Hindu Kush range. The president is demanding answers, but neither government is supplying them.

As the conflict escalates, Brynn Fitzgerald departs Washington D.C. on her first official trip as acting secretary of state. Her goal is to serve as an intermediary between the leaders of both nations as well as to ensure all efforts are being made in the search for the missing American climbers. But when Fitzgerald's motorcade is ambushed on the outskirts of Islamabad, her back-up team arrives to discover a disastrous scene: dozens are dead, including seven diplomatic security agents, and the secretary of state has vanished without a trace.

In the wake of the unprecedented attack, Kealey's operation goes into high gear. Once again, he is joined by Naomi Kharmai, the British-born analyst who has taken on a daring new role with the Agency. But Kharmai is becoming as unpredictable as the man they're going after, and as they work their way toward the target, it becomes clear to Kealey that anyone is fair game - and no one can be trusted.

©2008 Andrew Britton (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

Not Sure I Like the Author's Portrayal of Women

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was ok, not my best listen, not the worst.

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

It was ok, a bit slow at times, too much explanation of what people were wearing when it had no real impact on the story and just seemed to fill space with some details that just weren't worth knowing.

What didn’t you like about J. Charles’s performance?

I didn't like his performance - Christopher Lane does a much better job. I found the J. Charles didn't hold my attention as well, I had to rewind and listen to several parts as my mind wandered away from his narration.

Do you think The Invisible needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Sure, I do like the main character for the most part. I enjoy getting to know them and watch them mature and change.

Any additional comments?

I feel this author does a good job of plot writing, but I take issue with how he portrays women in his books, we aren't all nuts. I feel that he makes the women seem trite and in this one a bit crazy and too emotional at times. I would like to see him portray a strong and confident woman in a role with the main character.

Worst narrator I've ever heard

This was a good book completely destroyed by the horrific narration. I've listened to 200 or so audiobooks and have never experienced such terrible accents and inappropriate inflection.

great read

As usual another great narration! Ryan Kealy is a great American. Wish there were more like him.

The Invisible

A good read, not as riviting as Britton's first two thrillers. The characters aren't as strong and the storyline is more predictibile. The book is still well worth reading.

Great book, terrible narrator

Book is good but narrators inability to use more than one voice is a little annoying.

brilliant story line

Sadly i did not enjoy the reading . it has always been Christopher Lane reading the books. he had so much more. other than that Andrew Britton story telling is top notch

Horrible Voices

Hope the next book goes back to previous story teller. The accents and female voices leave a lot to be desired.

Terrible narration

In print version the book would be compelling---however, the new narrator is so poorly suited that I had to struggle to finish the book!

A good story, but

This book wasn???t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

A person who has never in their life heard a British person speaking would probably enjoy this book.

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

The plot was good, very enjoyable.

Would you be willing to try another one of J. Charles???s performances?

J. Charles is a very good narrator, with one HUGE caveat: he should never be the choice when one of the principal characters is supposed to speak in a British accent. There are so many American narrators who can pull it off -- but Mr. Charles just isn't one of them. It is so amateurish, it makes me squirm in my chair, and I'm not even British! I would happily listen to a performance by Mr. Charles in other circumstances, but it really did have an adverse effect on my enjoyment of the book.

Fairly boring. Terrible reader.

I didn't really care that much what happened to the characters. The beginning shows a lot of promise but then the book bogs down with things that just seem to happen without that much importance. The middle is interminable.

The reader just can't do an accent to save his life.