The Firefly

Keeps one's attention until the end wherein the faux-apocalyptic event is a stretch. Dick Hill, however, remains a good narrator. One gets to like protagonist, "Swamp". The author should develop this character a little more. Please bear in mind that my gold standard is PD James whose character development and social commentary has no equal. As thrillers go, this was worth the purchase.

Really good gripping story. I agree with the other reviewers that the ending is a bit of a stretch, but every minute of the book is so absorbing and intense that I had trouble turning it off (for bed, to make a phone call, to hear what someone was saying to me). Dick Hill is good; I've liked him in other books as I do in this one. Read listen and enjoy.

I suspect P.T. Deutermann is something of a political wacko. The government is really, really, really out to get his character, as well as (easily) control the news media, the courts, the police and anybody else with half a brain and a memory of his spine. In this version of America, it's so easy to push people around and hatch absurd plots to control the world. If it wasn't so silly, it would be pretty good, meaning, the writing is solid, the central characters are alive and the plot is fast and fluid.

The story had me engaged the whole time. Swamp seems to be a cool guy. I will look for more by Deutermann with this character.

Deutermann is unique in that he doesn't have just one main character that you follow, and his characters are always well developed. He is brilliant and this is just another example. Dick Hill is always a great narrator as well. The combination can't be beat! I listened to Deutermann because one of his books was on sale and now I look forward to every new book.

Held my attention. Narrator did a good job. Storyline was ok but not great

This plot was so intense I didn't want to quit listening! Enjoyed every minute of it. Of course Dick Hill was fabulous as always. I don't normally go for the whole government conspiracy/spy type novels but I have to say that this book left me wanting more!

I can't recommend this one. The stupidity of the characters (both the good guys and the bad guys) is absolutely incredible. Nancy Drew would run circles around them.

Written a more realistic plot. The characters consistently return to the scene of previous carnage/horror, they act impulsively without any prior recon or thought of back-up. I could give you more examples, but I don't want to reveal too many details, in case there are folks out there who still want to read this one.

Dick Hill's narration was the bright spot in this stodgy work. His voice characterizations are distinctive, and I think that his performance of Swamp Morgan is what endeared this character to me, despite the crass folly of his actions, especially at the end of the plot.

Absolutely not.

I'm sad that I wasted my treasured monthly credit on this dud.

This is exactly what I expected - a well paced story that kept me listening. What more can you want!

Too long for one sitting, but I listened to a lot of it while mowing and the rest while painting a living room and kitchen.

Swap Morgan. I like the performance of this guy and I like how calm the character was at all times.

Transition of Power meets Deception of nations!!