You're Next

By: Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 14 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Mike Wingate, abandoned by his father at four and raised in foster care, is finally living the life he always dreamed of - he's happily married with a precocious 8-year-old daughter, and his construction company is about to finish a "green" housing development that will secure a solid future for them all. But then something from his own past, a past he doesn't even remember, comes back to visit terror upon him and his family.

Shady characters begin threatening Mike, and when he reports them, the police seem more interested in Mike's murky past than in protecting him. Now, with Mike, his wife Annabel and daughter Kat suddenly under attack from all sides, Mike turns to Shep, a dangerous man - and Mike's only true friend - from his childhood days in foster care. Together they will do whatever it takes to protect Mike's family against the hidden men behind the terrifying warning, "You're Next."

©2011 Gregg Hurwitz (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Excellent...keeps Mike (and the reader) on edge, wondering what is happening to him and how far it will escalate. Highly recommended to Hurwitz’s many faithful readers and to fans of Linwood Barclay, Harlen Coben, and Lisa Gardner." --Booklist

"The bad guys are suitably evil and the mystery satisfying, but Hurwitz’s real success is depicting Mike’s hard-won life as a husband, father, and successful businessman. A first-rate thriller!" --Library Journal (starred review)

"Hurwitz masterfully provokes feelings of extreme dread...Shep and Mike fight and sleuth their way through intensifying mayhem until they find the unexpected answer...." --Publishers Weekly

Every Minute on the Edge of My Seat.

If you could sum up You're Next in three words, what would they be?

This was a great book about strength, love and hope. Oh and of course some muscle in there to boot!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like Shep, he was simple, loyal and smart but gave an appearance of being very someone very different.

Have you listened to any of Scott Brick’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He is really good. Enjoy it!

It starts slow but it is worth the listen

Great story. Scott Brick makes this a great listen. You need to listen to the end to get the full impact of the story.

so so

a bit long winded. found myself skipping a few chapters towards the end. narrator as always was great and acted the different voices and emotions well

You're Next

Story has more violence than necessary to make a point and story is bit too long. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book and will try this author again.

Makes me want to know what's next.

What did you love best about You're Next?

I liked the psychology behind Mike and Shep's characters.

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

Right from the first scene, the book kept rolling on waves of apprehension.

Which scene was your favorite?

There were many scenes I liked, so this is hard. When Mike and Shep first became "friends", when Mike leaves and then when he comes back for Kat, but really liked when Shep is at casino and points out the thefts going on right under their noses.

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

Yes, I found myself listening at all of my breaks, lunch and while I cleaned and made dinner at home, and instead of reading before bed, I listened and couldn't wait to finish it the next day.

Any additional comments?

I'd like to see another book, building on Shep's character.

WOW....intense, great listen!

If you could sum up You're Next in three words, what would they be?

Intense, gut-wrenching and sorrowful....

What was one of the most memorable moments of You're Next?

When the father had to leave his daughter....I cried several times....

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

This narration was awesome, all the characters came to life.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This listen was so intense I had to pause and listen to something happy....

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend......

good listen

Scott Brick is brilliant as usual. well told story that didn't quite go where I thought it would. nice to be surprised. I like this author, her is solid.

Good story

It's a good story that keeps the reader engaged most of the time. A little fluff here and there but mostly very engaging. I really am a fan of Scott Brick the narrator but he mispronounces the name of the indian tribe which is part of the story. Given the fact it's a significant part of the story, I would have thought he would have checked on the proper pronounciation ..Miwoks are pronounced Me wok not MY wok

On the edge of your seat read!

This is my first Hurwitz novel, and I have to say I'm not disappointed! It was a bit of a slow start but when it picks up you can hardly catch your breath! I was terrified for the characters, who were warm and relatable.
I will be reading more of Hurwitz's books in the near future!

Great mystery .

Loved this book! Kept you guessing till the end. Looking forward to more of his books..