Billy Summers

De: Stephen King

Narrado por: Paul Sparks

Master storyteller Stephen King, whose “restless imagination is a power that cannot be contained” (The New York Times Book Review), presents an unforgettable and relentless #1 New York Times bestseller about a good guy in a bad job.

Chances are, if you’re a target of Billy Summers, two immutable truths apply: You’ll never even know what hit you, and you’re really getting what you deserve. He’s a killer for hire and the best in the business—but he’ll do the job only if the assignment is a truly bad person. But now, time is catching up with him, and Billy wants out. Before he can do that though, there’s one last hit, which promises a generous payday at the end of the line even as things don’t seem quite on the level here. Given that Billy is among the most talented snipers in the world, a decorated Iraq war vet, and a virtual Houdini when it comes to vanishing after the job is done, what could possibly go wrong? How about everything.

Part war story and part love letter to small-town America and the people who live there, this spectacular thriller of luck, fate, and love will grip readers with its electrifying narrative, as a complex antihero with one last shot at redemption must avenge the crimes of an extraordinarily evil man. You won’t ever forget this stunning novel from master storyteller Stephen King…and you will never forget Billy.

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"Narrator Paul Sparks's performance is so perfect it challenges the listener to stop listening. Sure—just TRY to turn it off! Sparks is fantastic, whether he's giving voice to a fat Mafioso called Pig or a young rape victim who turns to Billy for help or the other colorful characters from King's work. While Billy's character is a tad far-fetched, it fits the definition of antihero—think Showtime's Dexter. And because the story is told in the first person, listeners see the decent person inside the man with blood on his hands."

Excellent, nice change up from Mr King!

First things first, the narrator. Paul Sparks, is far better than some of these early reviews reflect! I can not stress enough the importance of SAMPLING a read before purchasing or listing to. Then you know what to expect! That said, Paul Sparks nailed it. This is not a “Will Patton’ story, it is a very different one…. If you are a true king avid reader, you will be pleasantly pleased! As with his previous works that depart from his typical better know horror, some of his best works in fact, he weaves a story that will keep the more causal of readers- not “page turning enthusiast” turning the pages! It’s that entertainingly engaging! Admirers of Jeffery Deaver, Rollins, Dean Koontz. Preston-Childs “Pendergast” novels and the like should enjoy Stephen King most recent endeavor! Never laking in intrigue, suspense, drama, thrills and subtle twists that twist tighter right to the very end!! Classic Stephen King if you really read and know Stephen King, the master of storytelling……….

Narrator, Actor Paul Sparks & audio quality.

As far as audio (audio levels-engineering) quality being poor or hard to hear in this audiobook, I’ve found none. I listen with headphones (med quality pair ear buds 40$), through home amplifier via Amazon Echo bluetooth, and car sound system via Bluetooth/iPhone. And I’ve found Paul’s voice to be no problem for me. Now there are some very minor audio level changes that are typical in longer audiobooks with many takes. If you experience an issue, I would suggest re-downloading at higher quality perhaps or contact Audible support.

I’ve been an Audible member since 2009 and this new Stephen King put me at 875 plus audiobooks. I have my favorite narrators & have purchased books based on narrators in the past. But SK’s Under The Dome, narrated by Raul Esparza- an actor primarily in plays at the time & an no other narration credits either at that time, taught me a very valuable lesson. No prior narration experience doesn’t mean anything if their talented.

To this day it is among my most favorite audiobooks. He did an amazing job with a huge host of characters. Some may be aware SK is a huge audiobook fan and insists on the best available talent available. Going back to when his children were young and there was a FFA Air Traffic Controller’s strike, he paid his children to read & record books on tape for him to listen to while touring- partly because audiobooks were so hard to find back then or weren’t made at all.

I’ve found this new SK to be a great book. Writer’s age like us and certainly their prose changes in kind. I allow for the author’s I listen to to also grow & change, so I enjoy a bit of a different style through the years. Out of the several thousand books I’ve read thus far, SK has certainly written many of my favorites. Hope you enjoy.

Don’t forget, if your a member, and you can’t live with a particular book, you can exchange them.

This Constant Reader Quits King

Was it TDS that compelled King to lift his leg and hose political piss all over his brilliant story of a soul tortured sniper's journey for penance by sculpting a career designed (subconsciously? ) to avenge his sister's brutal murder? Since when does the best writer of our time stoop to stereotyping half of America? Alas, King reveals that he is yet another Woke Joke. The good news is that King has earned his fortune by enchanting a vast following for decades. He deserves every smidgen of his fame and fortune. I just wish he hadn't gone and shit the bed with Billy Summers. Jesus wept.

Great story

The only thing I can't stand which always gets me eye rolling is King shoehorning liberal nonsense where they are not warranted, needed, and feel not only misplaced but in poor taste! I'm a moderate politically but listening to this already ages so poorly on that front and comes up almost prejudiced at times.I'm no trump fan but for no reason a Rapist gets his "maga swagger on" is a quote that Is disgusting bottom line!
That being said it's my favorite non supernatural story! I rank it with Shawshank easily and hope he one day continues this world he has built

Wonderful story

What I have always loved about Kong’s writing is how you get to KNOW the characters. This story takes you on a journey with so many wonderful characters some of which are one man.
I cried at the end of this story but there is a message in this to all of us and for this I’m thankful-hope lives ✌️