Ghost

Paladin of Shadows, Book 1

By: John Ringo

Narrated by: Jeremy Arthur

Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

This ''Ghost'' May Not Walk Through Walls, but Walls had Better Not Get in His Way!

Former SEAL Michael Harmon, Team Name ''Ghost'', retired for service injuries, is not enjoying college life. But things are about to change, if not for the better. When he sees a kidnapping, a series of, at the time logical, decisions leave him shot to ribbons and battling a battalion of Syrian commandos with only the help of three naked co-eds who answer to the names ''Bambi,'' ''Thumper'' and ''Cotton Tail.'

'A fast-paced, highly-sexual, military-action thriller that ranges from a poison factory in the Mideast to the Florida Keys to Siberia, the novel will keep you guessing what twisted fate will bring next for the man once known as . . . Ghost. Keep an eye on him or . . . poof, he'll be gone.'

©2005 John Ringo (P)2013 Audible Inc.

RAW!! REFRESHING AND SOMETIMES BRUTAL!!!!

What did you love best about Ghost?

Great story with a very strong main character. If you want a book or characters that are PC this is not the book for you and that's what I enjoyed the most.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, great story even if some of it is far fetched but it is fiction. The plot was unique with great action. I listen to a lot of action thrillers and this was one of the more unique stories I have come across.

What about Jeremy Arthur’s performance did you like?

Jeremy Arthur was fantastic. Every character had a specific voice. It was as if there was more than one person doing the voices of the individual characters. First audio book with this narrator and I was very impressed.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I don't know if any part of the book "moved me" but it kept my attention the whole way. I did enjoy the no nonsense approach of the military characters. If they thought it then they said it, AWESOME.

Any additional comments?

I want to be clear on this book not being for everyone. Ghost (the character) is a know it all sexist pig. He is also very aware of this flaw in himself. What I really enjoyed was that the characters views seemed much more real than in most books. In my opinion it is refreshing to see someone write a book and not worry about being politically correct or if a fictional character or characters will offend anyone. Having said that, give this book a try and go in with an opened mind or just wanting to be entertained.

Book 1 is great, Book 2 however...

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Book 1 or part 1 is just what the summary implies, ex-seal returning to college after years with the teams, that seemed to be something that could hold my attention. It did not disappoint, I was looking forward to listening every time I had to stop.

What could John Ringo have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

John Ringo did an excellent job, accents, female voices and gruff voices, no fault there.

Which scene was your favorite?

Near the end of book 1 when the seals come in and rescue the girls and the Chief explains that "with the exception of Ramos, we are not gay" that cracked me up.

Did Ghost inspire you to do anything?

Just was excited that there was going to be more, book 2 was coming up

Any additional comments?

Book 2 or part 2 was a total let down, it continued on from the last chapter, I think that it should have been labeled under romance. I made it to the part where Mike is having sex with underage girls and they were discussing "safe" bondage words.... pause.... delete.
You have to keep my attention during an audio book, if I wanted a Lifetime movie with softcore porn I would purchase it. The book may have gotten better but smut is still smut, and seals should not be portrayed as rapists

SHOULD HAVE BEEN CALLED 50 SHADES OF GHOST

What did you like best about Ghost? What did you like least?

The book would be good if it would have stuck to killing bad guys. But all the S&M and Rape crap just ruined it. If I wanted all that I would have read my wives copies of 50 shades of grey.

Has Ghost turned you off from other books in this genre?

If the other books are like this then yes.

What does Jeremy Arthur bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I would not have been able to read it with out laughing at all the sex scenes.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes because I would get a chance at seeing some boobies!!!!

Any additional comments?

Book would have been great if the S&M been left out. But the killing of the bad guys was really good.

Strange book.

You might read this thinking it's an action book, but you would be mistaken. It starts out alright with the amazing hero doing the over-the-top type of things one would expect from an action book; then it delves into a whole other world of sex and BDSM. Apparently, almost everyone in the book is into BSDM.

Spoiler alert!



A very detailed description of sex with several barely legal girls (he asked them after a brutal sex night, “your 18, right?) on the main character's boat. The majority of the book is basically a BDSM erotic novel.

Th main character also kidnaps and rapes an underage girl—disturbing and strange book.

A politically incorrect Pleasure

No holds barred straight shooting fun. Ghost is one of the best characters in years

Yep, this is John Ringo in full stride

Ghost, the first of the Paladin of Shadows series hits the ground running in classic John Ringo’s irreverent, sexist, and internationally politically incorrect style.

PLEASE NOTE: Part of the publisher's Summary is “A fast-paced, HIGHLY-SEXUAL, military-action thriller” pay attention!

I’m so glad Jeremy Arthur was chosen as the narrator the characterizations and pacing are spot on.
If you’ve enjoyed any of John Ringo’s work you will love the entire series.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying John Ringo’s work give Ghost a try, you’ll either love it or hate it.

The remaining books are a more focused plotline and not a collection of shorts or ideas.I have the series in print and am anxiously awaiting release of the rest of the series. 12/17/13

Ringo writes great tales- this one, not my favorit

Typical John Ringo yarn. Lots of cool military lingo and action packed adventure. The over the top fantasy sexcapades were silly and unnecessary. I wonder if Ringo has revealed his own sexual proclivities?

A Stone Cold Knockout

Awesome Action, Beautiful Women, Great Story! !

You can't go wrong with John Ringo

And I am Winterborn

A philosopher hastened into a bar and proclaimed, “The sanctity of truth in mankind is not but a lie!” A super sexy blonde liberal with legs as long as a marathon, a tight little round ass, and the most outstanding perky tits said, ”You’re sooo wrong, mister philosopher, everything Nancy Pelosi says is always true.” The warrior standing by her table felt an extremely deep desire to ass-rape that sexy blonde bitch until she split in half, but harnessed his desire for rape and rabbit-punched her face until it resembled something like a strawberry rhubarb crumble pie — the warrior enjoyed violence of action almost as much as rape. Note: if you’ve gotten this far in my review then this book is definitely for you.

Ringo’s Ghost is a delightful story about an ex-SEAL’s exploration of the dichotomy between brutal fury and gentle docility. It’s chock-full of violence of action, rape (vaginal, ass, and face), girl-on-girl action, and conventional sadomasochism. Also, Jeremy Arthur’s narration is worthy of a booming “Hooyah!”
Ghost is an ingenious 5-star novel.

A kumquat becomes a wombat becomes dark matter

Something odd becomes something weird becomes something unlikely & incomprehensible. I've really enjoyed listening to his earlier works, but this is juvenile & a weak plot. The graphic violence & porn get dull. Felt sorry for the narrator.