After passing the message on to his peers, Grafton is charged by the president with assembling a secret team to find the warheads before America's population centers are consumed by a nuclear holocaust.
As he hunts for terrorists, Grafton soon finds himself up to his neck in power politics, techno-billionaires, money-grubbing traitors, anarchists, and spies. He also discovers that the terrorists don't all come from the Middle East. They come from places close to home. They masquerade as patriots. Some may even have the president's ear.
With the survival of Western civilization at stake, Grafton pulls out all the stops. Calling on the assistance of the indomitable Toad Tarkington, and CIA burglar Tommy Carmellini, he raids the prisons to assemble his team while the clock ticks toward Armageddon.
Take another thrill ride with Jake Grafton.
©2004 Stephen Coonts; (P)2004 Brilliance Audio
"The action is slam-bang, and shifts in point of view accelerate the tension. The climax...is made for the movies." (Publishers Weekly)
"Guerin Barry's resonant voice and crisp delivery enliven the fast pace of this story. Dialects are authentic and well presented....Liberty should be near the top of the listening lists of all adventure lovers." (AudioFile)
"Getting someplace but slowly"
This book introduces a lot of characters and I found it a bit much to keep track of it all. That being said the storyline is plausible and well developed. For me the first 2/3 of the book felt long and I found my mind wandering a bit. The last scene is a good payoff. The reader does a good job with various voices and inflections. I will listen to more from this author but I will be selective.
"Excellent!"
This was the only book I hadn't read by Coonts. It was excellent. It was an imaginable page turner that kept me wanting more and not wanting to put it down. Highly recommended.
"No More Mr. Coonts"
"Liberty" is one of the most mediocre books I've ever read. The story is simplistic, the plot implausible, the characters uninteresting, and the writing ungifted. Mr. Coonts patronizes his readers by filling in obvious narrative with excruciating, unnecessary detail and gratuitous violence. The dialog is particularly laughable. Mr. Coonts' style? Don't use one word or a sentence when you can use five.
"Great thriller that reminds us of what can happen"
This is a great thriller that reminds us of what could happen where it not for the anonymous guardians that protect modern society.
Really enjoy listening to these books sure am glad I was introduced to Audible. Best dollar I've ever spent.
"Enjoyed the book."
Good book, you'll like it, particularly with what's going on in our country today.
Filled with political intrigue, spy vrs spy and the ending was good. The narrater did a good job as always.
"Sticks and Stones"
This is my kind of story -- an explosive thriller set against a backdrop of terrorism aimed at the US. I followed with enthusiasm until I was assaulted by a single word which took me away from the story and propelled me into another painful place and time -- someplace I hope to never be in again. That word made it difficult for me to continue -- but finally I did. If not for that word, I could have thoroughly enjoyed the book.