The Afrikaans

Thomas Prescott, Book 3

By: Nick Pirog

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

Intimate in scale, but grandly outfitted, the luxury cruise liner The Afrikaans hosts no more than 208 pampered guests, among them former FBI contract agent Thomas Prescott. When the ship is overtaken by African pirates who are demanding the US send medical relief to a small Zulu village in South Africa, it is up to Prescott to keep the 400 hostages alive. As the US tries to figure out how to combat the terrorists' plot from the outside, World Health Organization doctor, Gina Brady, undertakes the impossible task of rescuing three children from the secluded village.

As the deadline draws near, Prescott and Brady must race against the clock to discover the truth: Is it medical relief the pirates seek or a $2 billion ransom from one of the richest men in the world? Or could the implications be so profound, and the stakes so high, a war hangs in the balance?

©2019 Nick Pirog (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Another Nick Pirog good book

I gotta say, Thomas is an ass sort of a guy, but love listening to his adventures. Didn’t think I’d like this one as it takes place on a cruise ship, but it was intriguing. There were a couple of slow spots, but overall a nice book about kidnapping, pirates, and a host of interesting, albeit annoying, minor characters. Waiting on the next in series!!!

adventures and funny sidelines

liked main character narrator defined him. plots interesting, fun. more pls! this is second audio book I've listened to by author

And more laughing...

(Ok, I'm repeating myself on the reviews of the series books 2-4 but same take as the first...) While this book is not always "PC," I have to say I'm literally laughing out loud. I love Thomas' sarcasm, occasional self-deprecation, and his take on events around him. Storyline is good, and narrator does a great job. While certainly outlandish at times, the entertainment value and creative and fun way it's told makes up for it. I've been binging on all of the books in this series and sad to see there's only four.

Intriguing story, bumbling protagonist

I couldn't help but laugh at the author's comment, "I hope [my liberties] didn't make you scream...". They did... but not as much as the bumblings of a supposedly skilled and trained detective. Regardless, the book is entertaining, although LOTS of characters to keep track of... worth your listen. As always, the narrator is superb.

A. Great series

Delighted these were free on audible plus. I’ve found a new very witty mystery author to enjoy.