The Night Ranger

A John Wells Novel, Book 7

By: Alex Berenson

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

John Wells enters new territory, as he goes underground in East Africa to track four kidnapped Americans and the Somali bandits who snatched them, in the tough, thoughtful, electrifying new novel from the #1 New York Times best-selling author.

Four friends, recent college graduates, travel to Kenya to work at a giant refugee camp for Somalis. Two men, two women, each with their own reasons for being there. But after twelve weeks, they’re ready for a break and pile into a Land Cruiser for an adventure.

They get more than they bargained for. Bandits hijack them. They wake up in a hut, hooded, bound, no food or water. Hostages. As a personal favor, John Wells is asked to try to find them, but he does so reluctantly. East Africa isn’t his usual playing field. And when he arrives, he finds that the truth behind the kidnappings is far more complex than he imagined.

The clock is ticking. The White House is edging closer to an invasion of Somalia. Wells has a unique ability to go undercover, and to make things happen, but if he can’t find the hostages soon, they’ll be dead - and the U.S. may be in a war it never should have begun.

©2013 Alex Berenson (P)2013 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

“Don't miss this one.” (The Minneapolis Star-Tribune)

“A tense thriller that relies equally on bravery, wit, and 21st-century American firepower.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Taut prose, plausible action, and plenty of plot surprises.” (Publishers Weekly)

Berenson + Guidall - I'm happy

I really really like George Guidall as a narrator and the combination of his voice and intonations with Alex Berenson makes me very happy for as long as the book lasts. This book (The Night Ranger) situated in Africa (Kenya and Somalia) perhaps isn't as good as his books on the Middle East - but more than good enough and gives a credible feel for life in Africa, the warlords, the instability etc.

The best!!!

The best book so far in the series. So well done. Puts you right in the middle of it and you can't get out until it's over. Great ride.

Always a great time.

No worries about buying this book.

the story is set in a dark place in a third world we always forget about. I have learned so much about the untold back stories set in these countries.

John Wells Doing What He Does Best

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

I loved this book. It takes you on a journey into a land John Wells is not familiar with, but what he IS familiar with is human nature. Wells does things his own way and highly effective. In this kidnapping for ransom caper, figuring out where the bad guys went seems a monumental task, but we quickly see there are methods and then there are John Wells methods.

Great CiA John Wells Action Story

If you could sum up The Night Ranger in three words, what would they be?

Exciting African Story

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Night Ranger?

Action near the end was very satisfying.

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

Awesome performance by George Guidall. It's really like a movie in your head, when he narrates.

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

This story was exiting, educational, and never boring.

Any additional comments?

Awesome listen!

Best one of series yet

Just started his series a couple months back. This is the best written and performed to date.
Becoming as good as Coes and Taylor, a good stretch better than the last Clancy ripoff.

John Wells, unsung hero!!

Would you listen to The Night Ranger again? Why?

Yes, not a typical John Wells story. Rescuing hostages versus saving the world!!

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

Yes, Wells is out of his comfort zone and in an area he's not intimately familiar with.

Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

All, George is amazing!!

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

Tears of joy!!

Any additional comments?

Probably my favorite of the John Wells series so far! But, still, have some more to go!

Still crazy about Berenson & Guidall

I agree with the reviewer who said Berenson finally came out of the desert. Had to laugh at that, he was dead on.

I've enjoyed the education in the previous books but this had more of a "human touch". I agree with another reviewer who said Berenson gets better with each book.

I do have to wonder about Wells getting older. Keeps getting mentioned. Where is that going? Will John Wells end up behind a desk or will we see a new series?

Great book

I really liked this book, it was unique in the series. I like the fact that Wells is humanized and is developed more as a character.

John finally learns how to be a team player!

Another great story by Alex Berenson. It's great to see John playing nice with the rest of the kids. George Guidall did a great job performing the story the way the author had intended the audience to receive it.