Hell's Corner

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy

Before he can lead a covert mission on the orders of the President, a former CIA assassin must track down the source of a terrorist attack and navigate a shadowy world of betrayal and political secrets in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.

John Carr, aka Oliver Stone-once the most skilled assassin his country ever had-stands in Lafayette Park in front of the White House. Inside, the British prime minister is being honored at a state dinner. Then, just as the prime minister's motorcade leaves, a bomb explodes in the park, and in the chaotic aftermath Stone is given an urgent assignment: find those responsible.

British MI-6 agent Mary Chapman becomes his partner in the search for the unknown attackers. But their opponents are elusive, skilled, and increasingly lethal. Worst of all, the park bombing may have been only the opening salvo in their plan. With nowhere else to turn, Stone enlists the help of the only people he knows he can trust: the Camel Club.

Baldacci does it again

I love the John Carr stories the best. This one gives the same great action and adventure. Baldacci has a great plot and flows right through the whole story. He brings back the past and starts into the future.

Baldacci writes it and I immediately read it.
I have not been disappointed yet and I am a critical reader.

Omit the sound effects!

Where does Hell's Corner rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Near the top. I love Baldacci's books

Who was your favorite character and why?

Oliver Stone. Always. Why? Why not?

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I'm not a huge fan of Ron McLarty. Don't think his narration flows as well as others I've listened to, but I listen to him because I like Baldacci's books. I initially hated having a second voice doing the women's lines, but eventually got used to it.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It just held my attention

Any additional comments?

Please, please, PLEASE stop adding sound effects to audio books. It's stupid and distracting.

Parts were a bit predictable compared to his other

Parts were a bit predictable compared to his other books. The twists were in where was it going next vs who was behind it. That, coupled with the length didn't keep me quite as engaged. The little twist at the end was a surprise though and a nice way to wrap.

Another great Baldacci!

Another great Oliver Stone story...love that guy! I really like the fact that the story is read by a male and a female voice... Ron McLarty & Orlagh Cassidy add so much to the enjoyment of the listen!

Excellent Read!

This was another in the Camel Club series and Baldacci delivered again. I found it quite enjoyable! I would definitely recommend this one.