Escape Clause

A Virgil Flowers Novel, Book 9

By: John Sandford

Narrated by: Eric Conger

Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

Whenever you hear the sky rumble, that usually means a storm. In Virgil Flowers' case, make that two.

The exceptional new thriller from the writer whose books are "pure reading pleasure" (Booklist).

The first storm comes from, of all places, the Minnesota zoo. Two large and very rare Amur tigers have vanished from their cage, and authorities are worried sick that they've been stolen for their body parts. Traditional Chinese medicine prizes those parts for home remedies, and people will do extreme things to get what they need. Some of them are a great deal more extreme than others - as Virgil is about to find out.

Then there's the home front. Virgil's relationship with his girlfriend, Frankie, has been getting kind of serious, but when Frankie's sister, Sparkle, moves in for the summer, the situation gets a lot more complicated. For one thing, her research into migrant workers is about to bring her up against some very violent people who emphatically do not want to be researched. For another...she thinks Virgil's kind of cute.

"You mess around with Sparkle," Frankie told Virgil, "you could get yourself stabbed."

"She carries a knife?"

"No, but I do."

Forget a storm - this one's a tornado.

©2016 John Sandford (P)2016 Penguin Audio

Tiger By The Tail

I thoroughly enjoy John Sandford's style of writing, and Virgil Flowers is one of my favorite colorful characters. As usual, there are several plot twists circling around Virgil, especially the stolen tigers,and Escape Clause doesn't disappoint. Sandford's gift of characterization draws the listener to attention. Eric Conger's narrative style also makes this a delight. I don't like sharing spoilers, so I will conclude by writing if you are a JS fan, you won't be disappointed by his latest contribution to the Virgil Flowers series: Escape Clause. And course: Way to go Katya!!!

incredible <br />I love flowers

beyond your wildest imagination.
perfectly narrated
flowers moves from saving dogs to tigers. this suspense story is good to the last bite

Excellant entertainment.

What did you love best about Escape Clause?

What I really hate about this idiots Audible bunch is that they DEMAND no less than fifteen words or they hang your computer; for the review I mean, I can say it in six words but I won't be saying anything again as you clods arr a pain in the ass

What did you like best about this story?

NO Comment

What about Eric Conger’s performance did you like?

The man has talent

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

Moved? Who gets moved during a comedy skit?

Any additional comments?

Don't bother me.

That freakin Flowers rides agian

A great performance of a great Flowers escapade, loved the whole experience, as usual. John Sanford rocks!

great long trip listening

Eric Conger did his usual great job spinning the yarn heat translate Sanford's work very well and seems to catch every nuance

one of my favorite characters

I love that f'ing flowers.
I would watch a TV series with these characters

F''cling Flowers was great! As usual.

Stolen beloved tigers from the zoo were the headlines! Virgil eventually finds them before both are killed. "*Catcha" is still alive and helps Virgil keep from being killed, so although the male tiger has already been cut up and ground into Chinese medicine. She is returned heroically to the zoo to become a mother with the male tiger's frozen sperm.

A good nook

A lot of he said she said and language otherwise a good book Will read more of his

funny, human, and excellent.

Where does Escape Clause rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Escape Clause is on my list of five best stories that I have listened to since I started usingAudible in 2009.

What did you like best about this story?

The writing is excellent. The characters are believable, human and imperfect. I lovethe humor, the verbal back and forth, and the touching warmth and understanding the principal character displays.

Which scene was your favorite?

I like the Cop humor and their verbal exchanges.

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

When Virgil and Frankie (his girlfriend) slept holding hands.

Any additional comments?

Eric Conger is perfect as the reader.

Love Sanford, Love Virgil.

Sanford does it again. Another entertaining yarn from the twin cities. Virgil is his usual lovable but tough self.