Bullseye

The Monsters Within, Book 1

By: Monica James

Narrated by: Yvonne Syn

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

For 12 long years, I’ve breathed, I’ve bled for only one thing....

Revenge.

Four men took something from me, something which can never be replaced. That one night changed the lives of so many and taught me that monsters are real.

But I also learned I’m the biggest monster of them all.

Nothing and no one will stand in my way of redemption because those men...they’re now three. The fourth - he is the reason they call me Bullseye. They can run, but sooner or later, I’ll find them, just as I did with their friend. They’re already dead...they just don’t know it yet.

My plan was simple until I met her. A fierce tiger who had the power to break my heart. Lucky for me...she can’t break what’s already broken. I am no longer a man because the world is a jungle, and we’re all just animals - ready to tear one another apart.

©2020 Monica James (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

So freaken awesome

Cody AKA Bullseye life changed when his 17 year old brother was killed right in front of him. The four guys responsible killing his brother are Jaws, Hero, Scrooge, & Titus. A few years after his brother death Bull got revenge on 1 of the 4 Hero. Hero had turned his life around after that night, but it didn't make an difference to Bull because his brother was no longer living. Bull shot Hero straight in the heart a prefect Bullseye ( that's how he got his nickname Bullseye ) While he was in prison he learned how to better kill someone because he that just as soon as he got out of prison that he was going to kill the remaining 3, Jaws, Titus & Scrooge. But as always life has other plans. When Bull gets a job at The Pink Oyster a strip club he finds himself in strange territory when it comes to one the dancers there Tiger Lily AKA Lillian Hope. Lillian was the girl Hero tried to tell Bull that he was going to marry, & she is the sister of Jaws. Bull got his revenge on Titus. Now he's working for the devil Jaws just so that he can get his revenge on Jaws and & Scrooge at the same time.

Story 5 stars

This is hard to rate since I was ready to return it as soon as I finished the first chapter.

Here’s why:
Despite being a dual POV (which I was not aware of when I purchased) this only has a female narrator. Her chapters were great when she was in the female POV. When she was in the male POV it was really hard to feel like I was in the hero’s head. Her voice didn’t change for the inner thoughts thus the hero came across as feminine and not the unfeeling guy dead set on revenge.

Now I understand why there is only one review which I wish I would have read before buying. I went in blind for once and that was my mistake. This is a great story and I know audio production is expensive but I think this duet could have more listeners if a male narrator was added. It desperately needs it especially when the story is more male POV than female.

If you like dark, unfeeling and questionable hero’s definitely try this book but maybe read it unless a male narrator is added.

What's with the narrator selection!?!?

A story like this calls for a Male narrator or a female narrator who can perform the Male voice convincingly! Not only does the narrator not have the right attitude, she doesn't even TRY to give the Male character a distinctive Male voice. What a joke!