Dead Watch

De: John Sandford

Narrado por: Richard Ferrone

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lucas Davenport novels delivers “a page-turner with a new hero, [and a] breakneck pace" (Minneapolis Star Tribune).

Former senator Lincoln Bowe, a Republican, has been missing for several days, setting off alarms on both sides of the political aisle. Finally, he is discovered in the remote Virginia woods, barb-wired to a tree, burned almost beyond recognition and missing his head. Democratic "research assistant" (read: fixer) Jacob Winter, ex–Army Intelligence, wounded in Afghanistan, is called in by the Democratic president to unravel an extremely messy situation and shield his office from any hint of scandal. As this runaway train picks up speed, innocents are murdered, and the guilty come to Jesus. . . .

"Sandford is a master at creating believable, indelible characters like Winter. . . . [He] is peerless when it comes to economical, taut plotting, most notably at building tension. Dead Watch is anything but politics as usual.”—San Antonio Express-News©2006 John Sandford; (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Recorded Books, LLC. All rights reserved. Penguin Audio is a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

Not yet Lucas Davenport

I'm spoiled by the early Lucas Davenport stories. And they certainly began to deteriorate in later years, so it's probably good that he's starting a new character.

Maybe it was the harsh Minnesota winters, but Davenport seemed a much more dramatic and compelling character to me. This is a very good story, but lacks the darkness of the Davenport character which made him both good at his job and a fascinating mind to listen to.

Hope this gets better...........Sandford's early "Prey" series are some of the best thrillers ever.

Dirty politics

Another enjoyable audiobook by the author. Outstanding performance by Richard Ferrone.

The author either has a terrific Imagination or politics is that wretched. I’m inclined to believe both.
Highly recommend.

classic suspense from Sandford

For all you John Sandford Fans out there here's another great novel.. Interesting that this never became a series like Lucas Davenport or that f**king Flowers. But that being said this is a great stand alone story.

Not your usual Sanford

Weak characters and a hard to get into plot. Contained the usual Sanford humor, but he needs to stick with his wonderful Davenport and Flowers he's known for.

This was a pretty good book.

The narrator's voice is a bit grating. The story was good enough, but not as good as some of his other books.