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The Bartender

By: Brian O'Sullivan
Narrated by: Rachel Music
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Olive is a Los Angeles bartender who has been unlucky in love. She hopes that will change when one of the best-looking men she's ever seen walks into her bar. But he’s not what he seems.

Austin is tall, charismatic, and compellingly attractive. But unbeknownst to the smitten Olive, Austin is not dating her for her beauty, but merely for her usefulness. He and his childhood friend have set a depraved plan in motion.

Becca is a grifter and a con-artist looking for her one big score. She’s found out that Olive’s boss has hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash at his house in the Pacific Palisades. Becca will do anything to make it hers.

Olive becomes the unknowing intermediary and Austin her willing co-conspirator, but both are instruments in Becca’s orchestration. She will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Not even murder.

The Bartender is a twisting, multi-narrative thriller told through the eyes of a brave heroine and unforgettable villains: Olive, the strong but innocent young woman dragged into something sinister. Austin, sensing this will all end horribly, but without the gumption to stop it. And Becca, dollar signs dancing in her eyes, with no regard for human life.

©2019 Brian O'Sullivan (P)2019 Brian O'Sullivan

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loved the voicing

great narration! was the best part of the book, very predictable ending. long drive book.

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Almost Perfect Psychopath

Couldn't stop listening. A well crafted story of suspense and murder. "Becca" is the perfect psychopath. Disturbing and very real character.

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Austin, Olive and Becca

A great psychological thriller about a crazy woman driven by greed. There is blackmail, conspiracy, murder and a bit of romance. It will keep you on edge. Tha narrator was good but there were some notable errors. Sisters Spotlight.

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Full of Twists and Turns

Such a good story line, and the story got better & better as it progressed. The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat!

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Great story despite the recording glitches

Well crafted story, engaging narration. There were several glitches in the recording and several places where background noise could be heard. These were distracting. But overall it was a great listen!

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loved this book

I couldn't put this book down... it had a kittle bit of everything in it. suspense, action, surprise and romance

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Definitely NOT predictable

I went into this book with an open mind. Thrillers are not my normal go-to, but this one peaked my interest. I was not able to predict the happenings in this one and for that I am so grateful. I really enjoyed this book and will check out more of this author’s books. I liked that I was kept in my toes! Thank you Mr. O’Sullivan!!

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WOW 5 STAR

EXCELLENT..... This story is Amazing!
I have Never read anything like it before. Very Interesting and Intense. Not to give anything away. But the story has a Lot of Craziness going down. You feel like your on the ride with these Crazy people....
Excellent characters. One of the characters is Brutal just Horrible.
You definitely will Not be bored with this book. It will keep you thinking and wondering what the hell will happen next and how's this nightmare is gonna end.... It's quite a journey and some of it is shocking. Very Shocking......
You will not be dissapointed with this Suspensful story.
The narrator did an Awesome job.
I will be reading more from this Excellent author. 👍

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Enjoyable!

A fun, great read..listen! Definitely recommend. Pulls you into the characters. Perfect ending as well!

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you think you know what's going to happen ...Nope

I LOVED this story!! it was a nail biting edge of your seat wild ride!

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