Black List

Scot Harvath, Book 11

By: Brad Thor

Narrated by: Armand Schultz

Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

From number one New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor comes his most explosive thriller yet. Packed with action, intrigue, and sublime plotting, Black List is the ultimate tale of deception in a world where "even in death" secrets can no longer be kept.

Somewhere, deep inside the United States government, is a deadly list. Members of Congress never get to see it and only the president has the final say over it. Once your name is on the list, it doesn't come off - until you're dead.

Someone has just added counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath's name to the list.

Somehow, Harvath must evade the teams dispatched to kill him long enough to untangle who has framed him for treason and why they want him out of the way.

Somewhere, someone, somehow can put all the pieces together. The only question is: Will Harvath get to that person before the United States comes under the most withering domestic terrorist attack ever conceived?

©2012 Brad Thor (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"[Brad Thor] is arguably the best thriller writer of our time." ( Suspense Magazine)

"Anyone who thinks the only thing to fear is fear itself should meet Brad Thor." ( Newsweek)

"Thor has mastered thriller storytelling with fast pacing and plots that are relevant to American readers." ( The Miami Herald)

good story.

enjoyed this book. story is developed well as well as the characters. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good thriller. Brad Thor comes out with another solid performance.

Great pace and depth of story

The themes address true issues facing our country most of which we do not think about, but are ever present.

A Worthy Successor to 'Full Black'

I love thrillers where the main character kicks butt... and Scot Harvath does a lot of that in this book!

It picks up right where 'Full Black' left off - smack dab in the action with Scot Harvath. For this reason I highly recommend you listen to 'Full Black' first to set this one up.

This volume centers around a conspiracy that - though some of its elements may sound farfetched - rings with a lot of truth and may just give you chills at how close to reality it could actually be. As usual, Armand Schultz brings the characters to life and keeps the book interesting even through some of the longer infodumps. This book also fleshes out some of the backstories for some of the characters too.

While I still have to give Flynn the nod for writing truly epic thrillers that bring everything together just right, Brad Thor gives him a run for his money. If you like Flynn, you will probably like this, too. Definitely recommended.

another great book in the series

both author and narrator were on point once again! will definitely be getting the next book in the series!

Never Disappointing

Would you listen to Black List again? Why?

Once again Brad Thor delievers an outstanding story. Keeps you on the edge of our seat until the very end.

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

yes

Have you listened to any of Armand Schultz’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes. As always, he delievers a great performance.

Another great read

What made the experience of listening to Black List the most enjoyable?

The writing, the plot, the reading. ........ Everything

What was one of the most memorable moments of Black List?

The whole book

What about Armand Schultz’s performance did you like?

Always, the best

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

Not one in particular it's the whole package

Any additional comments?

Read it!

Well done again

What I like about these series is the consistency they provide. An adventurer I can disappear into. The interview at the end said it best “if I’m going to spend time that I will never get back, at least I’m going to enjoy myself “. Thanks for the ride. Looking forward to the next read......LZ

Another great Scott Harvath novel

If you could sum up Black List in three words, what would they be?

Well paced story, with a nice open ending for the next story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nicholas and Scott are a tie. They work well together an compliment each other well in there abilites

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

He's one of my favorite readers. He lends good gravity to the story.

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

It was great to finally know why the last book ended the way it did and for there to be some retribution.

Any additional comments?

Hate trying to review books cause I hate spoilers :)

Really good. From the very beginning to the end.

What made the experience of listening to Black List the most enjoyable?

The story, above all, and also the narrator.

What did you like best about this story?

Itself. Its action never stops.

What about Armand Schultz???s performance did you like?

He is capable of interpreting many characters at a time.

Can’t get enough of Scott

I absolutely love this series. Scott and the Troll (awesome character) are splendid. The only issue I have with this book is too much detail into the plot. Explaining over and over in long detail about ATS and how the secret was leaked. Each character was briefed on the same information. A chapter on the details is too long. A bit less repetition and more action would have been better. I still remain a fan and can’t stop binging.