Miracle Man

By: William R. Leibowitz

Narrated by: Tracy Thibodeaux

Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

The victim of an unspeakable crime, an infant rises to become a new type of superhero. Unlike any that have come before him, he is not a fanciful creation of animators; he is real. So begins the saga of Robert James Austin, the greatest genius in human history. But where did his extraordinary intelligence come from, and why do so many want to destroy him?

Aided by two exceptional women, one of whom will become his unlikely lover, Austin struggles against abandonment and betrayal. But the forces that oppose him are more powerful than even he can understand. Robert James Austin is revered by many and reviled by some. But none can doubt that he is remarkable.

©2014 William R. Leibowitz (P)2015 Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC

Critic reviews

"To call this novel a 'medical thriller' would be to do it an injustice. Miracle Man is about miracles, motivations, and the ability to withstand moral and ethical temptations against all odds. Readers are treated to a plot with many twists and turns: it holds intrigue, describes compulsions and diversions, and paints a powerful picture of the search for privacy, as much as meaning. This gripping novel of psychological tension is a pick for any who want high octane action and emotionally-charged reading right up to an unexpected, gripping conclusion." ( Midwest Book Review)

Miracle Gives a Lot to Ponder

I really liked this story and it kept me very engaged although it slowed a bit in the middle. It makes you think about many issues such as good and evil, purpose for life and purpose in suffering. Definitely worth hearing!

What a great book. Impossible to put down.

Would you consider the audio edition of Miracle Man to be better than the print version?

No idea which is better but the audible version is really good.

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

Could not stop listening.

What about Tracy Thibodeaux’s performance did you like?

The story moved along at a fast pace and the narration was a pleasure to listen to.

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

From the very beginning I was hooked. Surprised because this seems to be the author's first book. He hit a home run for sure.

Any additional comments?

Take a chance and listen! I'm glad I did.

good suspense

liked the momentum of this book. intersting story line. kept me engaged for over a week. the ending was abrupt but unexpected.

Great Listen

One of my favorite. I read it years ago. Listened to it on the road to get ready to read the sequel.

Great premise.

Premise was interesting but characters way too shallow. Especially the women. From the strippers to Christina, empty placeholders.

Just OK

Every thing about this book was just OK.
The story was a little bit like fairy tale . The ending sucked.

The narrator did an ok job.


Ok? Ok

Narrator can make or break a story

Miracle Man is a first novel for Leibowitz and perhaps reads better than it comes across orally. Then narrator voice works until other voices are required and that is when everything falls apart. The women and the head of the CIA all sound like Barney Fife. It does not do any good to describe the romantic interest as beautiful beyond belief with a staggering IQ only to give her a voice that fails to convey those qualities. This is the second book I have ordered where the narrator undermined the author.

So beautifully written.

I was hooked from the beginning. The story was a nice break from my usual murder novels but there was still plenty of suspense. Bought the next book the minute I finished.

Didn't like narrator

I found the voice of this reader too monotone. I felt like I was listening to a sportscaster for some reason. It just did not resonate with me. The book was just okay.

Good story narration not so much

Narrator had a great voice UNTIL he read roles. His acting was poor, he made the heavies all sound like dumb southern boys and pitched his voice up high for the women's voices. Not good, it did effect my enjoyment of this book