Option to Kill

A Nathan McBride Novel, Book 3

By: Andrew Peterson

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Nathan McBride, “the most brutally effective thriller hero to appear in years” (Ridley Pearson, author of Killer Weekend), returns in the third installment of one of the best new series in thriller fiction.

When Nathan McBride receives a text message from someone who claims she’s been kidnapped, it triggers a deadly chain of events that has the potential to haunt him for the rest of his life. Nathan will soon learn that nothing from his past could ever prepare him for the crisis he’ll soon be facing. The girl’s name is Lauren and she’s just 12 years old. With virtually no experience with children, Nathan’s patience and compassion are about to be tested to their limits.

In a violent confrontation, Nathan rescues Lauren from her kidnapper, but as he unravels Lauren's story, he realizes his troubles are only beginning. She says she's in the Witness Security Program, and doesn't trust the US Marshals because she thinks they're complicit in her abduction. Not only that, her stepdad was murdered last night.

In a desperate and unlikely alliance, Nathan and Lauren must stay one step ahead of her kidnapper and the brutal mercenaries who will kill anyone who gets in their way. Played out over the course of 36 lightning-fast hours, Nathan and Lauren must learn to trust each other or they won’t survive.

©2012 Andrew Peterson (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Can't Take Any More Dick Hill

I've never enjoyed Dick Hill's work...but sometimes the material made it worth tolerating his bizarre tough-guy affect. But the more I hear him, the more he just sounds like a caricature of a human being. And when the writing is as cheesy as it feels in this one, well, I'm just done. I enjoyed some of his Peterson's earlier work, but this felt like paint-by-numbers writing. I made it to Chapter 8...just because I was too busy to turn it off. But, as of now...stick a fork in it...this one's done. *sigh*

Great story

Likes the change of story and characters. Good one to listen to! 8 words remaining to review this online now

Fast paced from the beginning!

What made the experience of listening to Option to Kill the most enjoyable?

Unlike normal 'super hero' books. The story is much different than the others in the Nathan McBride series but with enough similarity.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lauren

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

Amazing ability to display the character as he illustrates and narrates the book.

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

Laughter over some of the statements of Lauren and yes I cried a few times.

Any additional comments?

Best in the series!

A perfect combination

What did you love best about Option to Kill?

I couldn't wait for the next Nathan McBride book. The only downside was that I couldn't stop listening ... And it was over all to soon ... And now I am waiting again!

It didn't disappoint. If possible it just keeps getting better. Great characters, both old and new - I LOVE both Nathan and Harv, Stone and Granger. And Jin and Lauren are great adds. Fantastic detail, intriguing yet plausible plots. Love the series!

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

I have listened to many Dick Hill narrations. In fact, searching by his name is how I discovered Andrew Peterson - and other authors who would soon become favorites. He is my favorite narrator, who is especially talented at defining each character with tone, cadence and attitude which both perfectly fits the character, brings them to life, and helps the story flow easily.

This is another excellent narration.

a great thriller

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it has a great action without being bogged down with to much detail.

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

Yes, Peterson did a great job blending all the scenes together. The suspense of the gun battles, being on the run, and the mysteries behind the characters combined together to provide a great balance that made it hard to stop listening.

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

Yes, no complaints. There were occasional background noises but it didn't really effect the performance.

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

No. At least not emotionally. I could relate to some of Nathan's internal dialog and so it did make me think about some things.

Any additional comments?

The greatest factor for giving this book five stars were the new characters. I hope Peterson plans to make them to into major characters in future books. Nathan Mcbride needs all the help he can get ...

Good. Tough guy with skills + baggage formula

What did you like best about Option to Kill? What did you like least?

A fun title for entertainment

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

Dick Hill is good at the tough guy hero formula books.

HMMMMMMM

Well I guess I read way too many of this genre. I was talking back to the book while driving. So many things Nathan was missing at first: get the license plate, check for a tracker, call Harv........come on Nathan wake up buddy get with the program. At least Harv pointed out the lapses in judgement and it wasn't an author oversight! Lauren was a little too much of everything to be really believable but the story was gripping. I do like the way honesty was dealt with between Nathan and Lauren. So many adults don't give kids enough credit about what they can handle and lie or sugar coat. Definitely loving the series, thanks Andrew!

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Peterson keeps getting better with each book in this series. I was disappointed that one of the main characters was absent in much of the book, but I understand why he did it, and the method was believable. Keep Nathan coming. How about a prequel?

Best yet.

I still have a problem with the narrator's heavy NY or NJ accent, but this is my favorite in the series so far. It exposes a new, softer side of Nathan not seen to this level before. Great store and I hope adds a couple new chararters to the series.

Great story, action & mystery preformed well!

This was a very good story and I will be buying more Nathan Mcbride novels.
This story started fast and had a great powerful ending. Dick Hill as always did a outstanding job with the narration. The childs voice grated on your nerves, some reviewers hated the voice, but in my opinion that's the way is was meant to be. Went with the story line. You won't be disappointed with this book. It was a very enjoyable listen. I think Nathan McBride is hero just for putting up with the little girl.