• Black Gold

  • A Terrorism Thriller
  • By: Bobby Akart
  • Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
  • Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (95 ratings)

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Black Gold

By: Bobby Akart
Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
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Publisher's summary

Oil is the lifeblood of America.
Some see it as poisonous to the planet.
How far will both sides go as a battle rages over Black Gold?

International best-selling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, delivers up-all-night thrillers to readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide.

A guerrilla war rages between the petroleum industry and eco-terrorists. As the violence escalates Texas oil producers fight back. The battle takes an unexpected turn, one that impacts every Texan and all of America. How far will both sides go in the fight over Black Gold?

The Texas Forever trilogy depicts the petroleum industry under attack from radical environmental terrorists. From extraction to refining to distribution, the conflict over BLACK GOLD as crude oil has been nicknamed, is subjected to violent tactics in an attempt to stem the nation's use of fossil fuels.

In Texas, independent oil producers fight back. As the saying goes, they're mad as hell and they aren't gonna take it anymore.

With the eco-terrorists stymied in their efforts and suffering casualties as well, they turn to another battlefield - cyber warfare. Tensions escalate and as the eco-terrorists achieve success, they decide to go big or go home. They set their sights on ERCOT - the Texas power grid.

This is the story of all out war between the oil industry and radical environmentalists who will learn not to mess with Texas. However, just as the battle appears to be won, another entity puts it's thumbs on the scale.

Million-copy best-selling author, Bobby Akart, delivers intense, up-all-night thrillers that have you whispering just one more chapter until the end.

©2021 Crown Publishers Inc. (P)2021 Crown Publishers Inc.

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Akart has written much better.

It could have been a news report, “this is the current situation, more at 9 o’clock “.

The story is awesome , but remember we read these stories for some level of closure, w/o some closure we’ll read another author.

Authors lack of firearm knowledge and the authors need for hyper specifics in his storytelling is an easy fix.

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Interesting and unique setting

Good storyline, well developed believable characters(especially the Texans) with plenty of variety, action, and interaction.

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Best one yet

I’m a big fan of Mr Akart I’ve enjoyed each of his books, Black Good is by far my favourite, great story, interesting characters, and loaded with interesting facts, thank you for another great story can’t wait for your next book.

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Great Book!

One of my favorite authors in my favorite narrator back at it again for a great book. couldn't put it down. I bought it this morning at around 6:00 a.m. and I'm finishing it just before 6:00 p.m., hope to see a sequel or similar book!

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Riveting

As always this author does not disappoint. The narrator Kevin Pearce is amazing as usual. I didn't want this story to end. Thank you Mr. Akart for all of your amazing books.

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Very interesting and intriguing storyline

I enjoyed the book from the get-go. Very interesting story very possible with today’s modern headlines. A book I could not quit until I listen to it twice. Kevin Pierce gives a masterful performance in delivering the story. Highly recommend

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Pretty good book - worth the credit and time

It starts like a most of these books with way too much detail on every little thing but it gets better and it's an interesting story

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A Bobby Akart Short Story?

First, Kevin Pierce, how can you go wrong with Kevin Pierce? 5⭐️'s.
The story ends in a cliffhanger after taking you thru the penultimate struggle between the "American Way" in GOOD common sense energy stratagem and EVIL morons who have no grasp of Earth's cyclical climate trends. A continuation in this series will continue to illustrate why Bobby Akart will always have a loyal reader/listener-ship.

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Great Series Foundation. Awaiting Book 2!

Very well done. Loved the background in the epilogue. Kevin Pierce is the G.O.A.T., barr NONE!

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Well worth the listen

A different kind of terrorism opening the door to a new genre. Very good character development and leave you wanting more.

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