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  • Storm Front

  • Virgil Flowers, Book 7
  • By: John Sandford
  • Narrated by: Eric Conger
  • Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,141 ratings)

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Storm Front

By: John Sandford
Narrated by: Eric Conger
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Publisher's summary

The thrilling new novel in the number one New York Times - bestselling series.

In Israel, a man clutching a backpack searches desperately for a boat. In Minnesota, Virgil Flowers gets a message from Lucas Davenport: You're about to get a visitor. It's an Israeli cop, and she's tailing a man who's smuggled out an extraordinary relic - a copper scroll revealing startling details about the man known as King Solomon.

Wait a minute, laughs Virgil. Is this one of those Da Vinci Code deals? The secret scroll, the blockbuster revelation, the teams of murderous bad guys? Should I be boning up on my Bible verses?

He looks at the cop. She's not laughing. As it turns out, there are very bad men chasing the relic, and they don't care who's in the way or what they have to do to get it. Maybe Virgil should start praying.

©2013 John Sandford (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“One of the best in that series so far...[it is] exciting, complex and funny.... The beauty of Sanford's writing is that the narrative of the book is told in perfect harmony with Flowers' personality. The descriptions of the plot and the locale of the story have the same laconic quality as Virgil's tone and speaking habits. You seem to be in Virgil's mind and thoughts as the narrative unfolds...Storm Front is an enjoyable and relaxing read. Sandford knows his characters, his locale and his plot. There are no missteps. It is entertaining reading all the way.” (Huffington Post)

“With another gritty storyline and appealing characters, Sandford has penned another winner, one sure to shoot to the top of the best-seller lists.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

“Clever, quirky...unusually good-natured intrigue distinguishes this outing.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

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I love them, but the mispronunciations drive me c

What did you love best about Storm Front?

I love the style, the setting, everything... but...

Any additional comments?

I live lived in Mankato for 25 years. It is Gustavus - "Gus" as in "Bus"... He mispronounces Wayzata and other towns names... it's just Mayo - never "The Mayo"...

Yeah, I know, but it always takes me out of the story to hear...

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Love me some Virgil

Very interesting story line. The reader does a great job of translating the emotions in the scene and you'll never see the ending coming. this series always makes me want o pack up and drive to Minnesota to fish for Muskies.

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Virgil rocks

What made the experience of listening to Storm Front the most enjoyable?

Virgil

What was one of the most memorable moments of Storm Front?

So many.

Which scene was your favorite?

Hard to pinpoint.

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

Virgil's sense of humor is always something to look forward to.

Any additional comments?

Ma is awesome.

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favoritewriter, favoritecharacter,favoritenarrator

I often try new books, and end up listing to one of Virgil's stories again instead, they're so good. I only wish they were longer, or more of them.

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frigen flower

some what wordy at times,but ok, I like the cacerater and the conclusion .needed more detail with the unknown goverment agency

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Loved it but then I'm a little in love with Virgil

If you could sum up Storm Front in three words, what would they be?

I've listened to all of the Lucas Davenport books at least 4 times and love them. With Virgil Flowers, Sandford has given us another awesome character that engages in really interesting "whodunits". He gets the cases no one else can solve.

I recommend ALL of the Virgil Flowers books including Storm Front. Still, if you haven't read one, don't start with this one. It's better that you start with the first or second in the series and get to know Virgil first.

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A Decididly Different Direction

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

The voice is different, so I'm not sure that John Sandford actually penned this novel, but it is an absorbing tale of Middle Eastern politics encroaching on the tidy world of southern Minnesota.

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Who doesn't love Virgil Flowers?

Where does Storm Front rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Great story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Virgil is my favorite character.

What about Eric Conger’s performance did you like?

Eric Conger is always perfection.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book to anyone that likes a good story.

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I laughed out loud!!

This book is a slight departure from Virgil's usual mystery sdventure. It's a great romp and made me laugh out loud. Even his characters made me smile. A must read if you are a Flowers fan

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That F'ing Flowers

Never thought I would like a character more than Lucas Davenport but Virgil Flowers is an everymans character and I can't wait for the next installment.

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