The Gray Man

By: Mark Greaney

Narrated by: Jay Snyder

Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Now a Netflix film starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas

The first Gray Man novel from number one New York Times best-selling author Mark Greaney.

To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always.

But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. In their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness.

But Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there’s no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive....

Get ready for white-knuckled listening. Greaney's debut novel introduces the enigmatic and elusive Court Gentry, a former CIA operative and a legendary hired gun. With a terrifying ability to vaporize targets and a strict moral code, he stalks the gray margins of the world, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible, then fading away. When his government and former employers turn on him, there is no safehouse to run to, no way to lie low. In a constant state of escape and pursuit, Gentry tears through the Middle East and Europe in a riveting life-or-death race against time.

©2009 Mark Greaney (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Through the carnage, Gentry remains an intriguing protagonist with his own moral code. Comparisons will be made to Jason Bourne, but the Gray Man is his own character. The ending screams for a sequel, but it will be difficult to maintain the intensity level of this impressive debut." (Booklist)

"Hard, fast, and unflinching – exactly what a thriller should be." (Lee Child)

"Bourne for the new millennium." (James Rollins)

Enjoyed this one

will listen to other books by Mark Greaney. enjoyed the character of the Gray Man.

Great

EXCELLENT! Just purchased the other 3 books in the series. I also suggested this book to a few friends! Ok

Loved it

So glad that I found this series. Quality writing is so scarce nowadays. While waiting for the next "Cleaner" book to be released in audio, the Gray Man will keep me from trolling the boards hoping to stumble upon a better-than-ok thriller.

Best book in Grey Man series!

If you could sum up The Gray Man in three words, what would they be?

Best performance and best book in Grey Man series!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gray Man?

Couldn’t put it down.

What about Jay Snyder’s performance did you like?

Great performance by Jay Snyder make the book even better, he knows where to make it more exciting and where to make it romantic.

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

I really was looking forward to the next book. The ending of the book made me looking forward to the next story of the Grey Man.

Fast moving story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The story held our interest right to the end. We enjoyed the European setting and terrain. The Gray man is a character to follow.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Loved the ending. The story was very intense right up til the end.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jay Snyder?

Jay Snider is enthralling to listen to.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes!!!

Any additional comments?

We have purchased all 3 audiobooks and will intersperse with others in our library.

Good story, lots of well written suspense

A contract killer us betrayed., and has to travel through Europe with over a dozen international hit squads trying to collect a bounty on his head. What could go wrong?

Engaging Thriller with a likable main character

I have been listening to a lot of thrillers with the Mitch Rapp series and Orphan X being my favorites so far. The gray man is a book that keeps the reader engaged and wondering what will happen next.

Great story

I really enjoyed the story, and felt that the narrator did a phenomenal job! The plot moved fast and was action packed without any adult scenes that made me want to skip over.

Interesting

Where does The Gray Man rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was okay.

What did you like best about this story?

The story was predictable, although predictable.

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

Good a different accents.

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

None.

Any additional comments?

Story would be better if it were a little more realistic.

Move over Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher

Best action book I listened to (or read) in years. Non-stop action, likable character, and the narration by Jay Snyder makes it even more enjoyable. Highly recommend it.