Never

A Globe-spanning, Contemporary Tour-de-Force from the International Bestselling Author of the Kingsbridge Series

De: Ken Follett

Narrado por: January LaVoy

The Sunday Times Thriller of the Month

'Stunning . . . one of the most compelling reads of the year' – Daily Express

Expertly researched and visionary in scale, international number one bestseller Ken Follett’s Never is more than a thriller. It imagines a scenario we all hope never comes true, one which will keep you transfixed until the final page . . .

A stolen US army drone.
A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert.
A secret stash of deadly chemicals.

Each is a threat to the stability of the world but individually are problems that can be overcome. In the diplomatic arena though, everyone will have a different way of dealing with such a threat. And when those in charge disagree and refuse to back down, it will kick off an international chain reaction with potentially catastrophic consequences: a world edging closer to war . . .

Now three people must work tirelessly and with the utmost skill to stop that from happening:

A spy working undercover with jihadists.
A brilliant Chinese spymaster.
A US president beleaguered by a populist rival for the next election.

The only question is, in a game of brinksmanship can the inevitable ever be stopped?

'Bold in scale and meticulously researched' – Sunday Times

'Probably his best yet' - Stephen King

Urgent and fiercely compelling’ – The Washington Post

More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over 80 territories and 37 languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.

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Ken Follett has never been short of ambition. And it&rsquo;s the global scope and vast multinational cast that chiefly impress in Never, his return to contemporary storytelling . . .<b> Bold in scale and meticulously researched, <i>Never</i> makes other international spy novels appear timid, lazy and parochial</b> (Sunday Times Thriller of the Month November 2021)

I couldn't put it down . . . terrifying read . . . masterful detail . . . It's a stunning thriller and <b>one of the most compelling reads of the year. It's not quite <i>The Godfather</i>, but it comes pretty close</b> (Daily Express)

A master storyteller, <b>Follett has created a tale vast in scale, yet richly detailed</b>, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe.

<b>An ambitious and compelling narrative</b>, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe (Press Association syndicated review)

Urgent and fiercely compelling . . . <b><i>Never</i> is first-rate entertainment that has something important to say.</b> It deserves the popular success it will almost certainly achieve (Washington Post)

Superstar novelist Ken Follett&rsquo;s what-if political thriller . . . is <b>so exciting &ndash;</b><b> and so plausible &ndash; you won&rsquo;t want to look away</b> (Apple Books Best Book of the Month)

Settle in for <b>a thrilling ride</b> (CNN.com)

Follett&rsquo;s story captivates (Christian Science Monitor)

A complex, scary thriller that feels too plausible for comfort.<b> You&rsquo;ll be so absorbed in the story threads that you&rsquo;ll follow them anywhere</b> &ndash; and you&rsquo;ll suddenly realize you&rsquo;ve read hundreds of pages . . . On one level, it&rsquo;s great entertainment; on another, a window into a sobering possibility (Kirkus Reviews starred review)

Absolutely compelling . . .<b> A smart, scary, and all-too-plausible thriller</b> (Booklist)

Terrific . . . <b>A powerful, commanding performance from one of the top writers in the genre</b> (Publishers Weekly starred review)

[Follett] weaves a web of intrigue . . . <b>Shocking to the very last page</b>

Taking readers on a thrilling, rollercoaster ride through 800 pages of <b>dazzling storytelling</b>, Follett brings his<b> extraordinary visionary</b> talents to this powerful and far-reaching novel.

<p>A pacey, character-driven thriller set against the backdrop of an imminent Third World War</p>

Told in Follett's hallmark widescreen style, the blockbuster thriller is packed with memorable characters and global politics, it's a nail-biting ride!

My best Ken Follett book so far. I could not stop listening.

I don’t like cliff hanger endings, but this was a brilliant end to this thriller.

This is a potential history I never want to occur

A building plot with feasible linked builds to a conclusion that is not expected by me

NEVER.. For Our Children

The accumulation of seemingly unrelated issues marching slowly & inexorably towards the unseen abyss. The way the story is put together & how quietly it is written only enhances the terrible methodical reality of how these happenings come to pass. Ken Follet is a Master Storyteller.

Great Listen but Jesus Ken; leaving it there?

I found this a good listen and generally enjoyed it although I found the bit of box ticking tiresome and I suspect Ken might be doing some sort of penance for previous sins of bias.
But Ken, did you really have to leave it there? I suppose you did otherwise how would you end it but going from absolute tension to the end and nothing, wow. There must be a better way. I was hanging out to know how this was all going to work itself out to bang finished.

Excellent book

I enjoyed this book very much and couldn't stop listening. The narration was very good.

If you begin, you will hardly be able to stop

A breathtaking story, that begins calmly and finishes with a very surprising ending. Very recomendable

What a ride!

Shows you how little missteps can have major consequences in the political and international scene..

Wonderful creation

Follet at his best with great new emphasis in developing female characters as main figures. And still, my hart sank at the end…

what a book!

spine-chilling but totally plausible. incredibly well-researched. very well-read . hope it never comes to that but I think it will. hope we all die quickly.

Slow with strange ending

The story and characters developed too slowly for me. There were 3 main storylines/characters however they never actually had any relevance to each other or entwined properly.
The end was a HUGE let down. I couldn’t believe that was it! As others have said, it was as though he got bored with the book or he had completed the required number of pages and just stopped writing!! The mind boggles.