Breakdown

Don't..., Book 3

By: Jack L. Pyke

Narrated by: Dan Calley

Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

“Who’s been whispering to you, Jack?” (Doctor Halliday) 

Jack Harrison has the evidence there in his hands - the DVD and notepad off D.C. Sanders that proves Gray supposedly played a part in tearing him and Jan brutally apart. But with Jack locked away in his own mind and lost to his blackouts and self-harming in the Masters’ Circle’s psychiatric unit, the past brings to light the origins of a new beast, one who only comes out to play when Jack needs to hide - a psychopath who has, perhaps, tasted and tested Gray to the full. All Jack has to do is remember how...and why. More to the point: Why does one part of him know Gray’s signature mark as an interrogations officer? And why is there such a serious sadistic kick in hiding the memory?

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Brilliant

As always, incredible writing, incredible story telling, and incredible narration (Dan Calley has quickly become one of my all-time faves)!

OMG!

This one is so amazingly dark! Just couldn't stop listening. Jack L. Pyke has found such an amazing narrator in Dan Calley. he just brings all the emotions and kept me right at the edge of my seat. These two are the perfect team and I can't wait to hear more.

Another riveting story

I cannot get enough of these books. Jack is so intense and my heart goes out to Jan, who has borne so much of everyone’s pain. And Grey…how much he’s dealt with for so many years because he loves a man more broken than he is.

Dan Calley’s narration is on point once again. Can’t wait to hear the next book.

So many emotions, a real Stunner.

Make sure you listen to the first 2 in this intense, deep dark psychological thriller. You won’t be disappointed. If you like your books very intense, dark and deep I have never found better.
In book 3, the past is revisited by Jack. Memories he has hidden just coming to light.
Not as intense as book 3, for which I was glad about, however can still expect the extremes of passion, hate, gentleness, bdsm type scenes, love.
Perfection by narrator Dan Calley.

emotinal

Would I listen to it again: yes
Did the story keep me engaged: yes
Was I invested in the characters: yes

Story comment: good pace, heartbreaking story and with layers of complexities. Focus is on Jack's mental health (or lack there of) and is solely from his POV.

Narrator comment: I enjoyed Dan Calley's narration and think he's done a good job narrating Breakdown. I had no problem distinguishing characters and the rhythm, inflections and intonations all worked to bring the book to life.

Stunning thriller with plenty of kink

Jack L. Pyke has brought us such a fabulous series. Many loose steam and authors don’t know when to quit. Not here. The twists and turns written with precise detail surely deliver. Match that with Dan Calley’s gorgeous growl and scratchy deep voice. Good lord! On to Backlash. Highly recommended.

let's meet Martin

This is the third book in the series and to me, I liked it the best so far. It still has violence and noncom or rape but not quite to the extent of the first two. In this book, it is mostly about Jack and in his view while he is in Psychiatric evaluation. We get his back story from when he was a teen and learn more about Martin and how Jack met Gray and became a mastersub.
The narration is quite good. Dan Calley has the perfect accents and adds the perfect intonations when needed. I enjoyed listening to this book a lot. Now on to book four.

I loved it

I loved this book. It was just so intense and emotional painful. I love how easy was to get in touch with the main characters emotions. Jack was a great character. With so many layers and very far from being perfect. He is the kind of character I like to read.

The plot was great. Dark and so intriguing that I just couldn’t put it down. So far it’s being my favorite in the series but I’m still a few books behind the end of it. I alternate reading and listening to the audiobook. I loved the voice given to Jack and the emotion that came from the narration, so appropriate for what Jack was feeling. I had a few issues with it, I’m not sure if it was for mot being English my main language but I got lost a bit, at times. But overall I also enjoyed the narration.

One of the things I loved the most about the book was the importance mental health had in it. Very recommend it on that matter and because it was such an amazing read. The only problem I had with the book was that I missed some of the characters I learn to love from the previous books, but other than that, it was perfect.

So Sad, so good, so fu@#ing Peachy!

5 Blue Roses
5 Blue Flames
Narrator Dan Calley delivered a "peachy" performance (I couldn't resist) of this very-very sad multifaceted series. Jack is psychologically extremely sick and broken, I totally associated with him. I bawled my eyes out for him.
Dan Calley, was able to carry the conversation, between Jack's external and internal dialogue. He was able to keep up with the difficult task to create different distinguishable voices between the personalities and each age difference as well.
This is an excellent series, although it revolves around the same characters, not one book is the same.
I recommend this as part of the series, and that you listen to the series in the order the author intended.

Happy Listening

Wow again

This is such a good series. I just want to hug Jack. I can’t wait to dive into the next one!

Brilliant story with fantastic narration

I have a serious book hangover after finishing this book. It is book three in the Don’t series and in my opinion is best read/listened to as part of the series. At the end of the last book my heart broke for Jack, Jan and Grey. They had been through so much and reached breaking point. This is book is about Jack fighting his demons. Oh boy I love Jack L. Pyke’s writing she has got into the nitty gritty of his mental condition and laid it all out bare for us. The ending was perfect, giving hope that the future for all three of them will be brighter. I love this series because it pulls your heart apart and gently puts it back together again.
Dan Calley’s exciting narration enhanced the mood of the book so much that I found myself stopping what I was doing just to hear what happens next. Brilliant.

back in time

Third book in series, must read in order. We go back in time a bit to learn more about Jack's past. Binge worthy series. Once you start you just want more.

Great narration.

It just gets better

The most addictive series I have read in a long while. I feel like I’m being templed down in emotion and suspense and yet it is still so satisfying. Incredible writing, stunning story and super audio performance by Dan Calley.

Dark and Darker

Jack is in such a turmoil he starts to remember his past eventually with Psychiatric help.
This is more of Jacks story - you can't stop reading not until the last page.
There is so much to learn and to know about Jack.
Plenty of twists and turns have you gripping your kindle .
Jack tries to bury his head in the sand but unfortunately it will not work...

Compelling story have with such a wonderful narration by Dan Calley ...... Dan makes the story so real it makes you think it's happening now !

Wowed me

This whole series so far has absolutely wowed me. There are so many twists and turns, so many secrets and so dark that this book had me on the very edge of the seat desperate for more but nervous as to what is going to happen next. This is not a light novel this is exactly what it promises to be and delivers so well on it.

The plot thickens

These characters have been through the wringer. I’m so hoping that they get a HEA as they definitely deserve it. I feel that they have some way to go yet. Jack must of worked so hard writing these books, you can tell how much of himself he has put into these books. Fantastic performance from Dan.

Wow

This listen continued to grasp me straight away couldn’t wait to hear how Jack coped being admitted to get help. Finding out a lot more of his cruel life in the beginning with cutter and how Martin came to life was a real eye opener. The best thing was though there’s a book 4 so I get to hear more from Jack Gray and Jan!

Phenomenal

Another installment in the amazing Don't series, somehow despite Jack's mental deterioration after the events of Antidote the author manages to make a story that is touching, compelling and at times humorous whilst weaving in the usual mix of utter depravity. And the excellent story and characters are only enhanced by the wonderful Dan Calley. I can not scream from the rooftops loud enough how much I love this combination

Good

Whilst still a good story, I didn't enjoy this third book in the series as much as the first two to be honest. I just found it harder to follow and a little convoluted.

Emotional rollercoaster

This story is hard to listen to at times but it is well written and the audio book does it justice.

My only small issues was a couple of times I couldn’t tell if the voice was Gray or Jan, I couldn’t tell the difference. At part from that it was performed well and I love the grit and sorrow that Dan Calley portrayal so well.

I personally felt every emotion these guys go through and was left wiped out but ready for more

You won’t be disappointed