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The Silent Man

By: Alex Berenson
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best-selling author of The Ghost War and The Faithful Spy returns with a novel of international intrigue and catastrophic terrorism that "keeps the reader caring, and guessing, until the end." (Booklist)

For CIA operative John Wells, the underworld has become more real than the real world. He's spent years in the close company of evil men. And he's paid the price in every possible way. Now, he's on the ragged edge of burnout. His nights are plagued by twisted dreams. He's beginning to doubt if he can ever live a normal life.

He is right to think so.

For revenge....

©2009 Alex Berenson (P)2009 Penguin Audio

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On to the next book. I am enjoying this series. I can not
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Awesome

Great plot, great character development! George is SO GOOD at narrating! This is a great novel.

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Dynamic Plot

Even though you know the good guys win, the twists and turns of the plot keep you wondering how

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GOOD LISTEN AND INTERESTING BACKGROUND

Berenson came out of nowhere and is right in there with Silva and other very talented suspense thriller authors. And, the background of the terrorist environment was enlightening and (I would bet) pretty accurate. Worth it!

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predictable plot and conclusion

Silent Man filled the silence with a pat story; very formulaic. A few overly sadistic scenes. Nuclear terror and flat Arab figures vs. the silent hero.

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What can I say....Wells!!!!

John wells is becoming a very engaging and wonderful character to follow. This is a great book and overall a really good series. It tugs at you due to the characters history and persona. George Guidall is once again the benchmark to narrators out there. He enhances an already good story to new heights.

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Great Book / Great Reader

If you could sum up The Silent Man in three words, what would they be?

Guidall Is Awesome

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

Not necessarily - lots of detail that has to be explained. But that's why I'm listening to an unabridged book and not watching the movie version

Which scene was your favorite?

No favorite scene

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

Yes - unfortunately, there are radical Islamics in the real world

Any additional comments?

Not as good as Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, but very good nonetheless and in the same genre

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Strong Endings Count

Enjoyed the book throughout until the climatic end. I was disappointed that it ended.... but mostly because there seemed to be a fizzle not a bang. That was good for the country, but has for the reader. Still.....ill cone back for more . Guidall's presentation was, as usual, outstanding.

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somewhat un likely but thrilling

John Wells saves the world yet again. there was never any doubt. but I found some of the plot hard to swallow. on the other hand we can't have the bad guys win, can we?

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good read, but not a page Turner


I enjoyed the book - interesting plot and characters - but i wasn't riveted - I could pick it up or not.

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