The Power of the Dog

By: Don Winslow

Narrated by: Ray Porter

Length: 20 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

This explosive novel of the drug trade takes you deep inside a world riddled with corruption, betrayal, and bloody revenge.

Art Montana is an obsessive DEA agent. The Barrera brothers are heirs to a drug empire. Nora Hayden is a jaded teenager who becomes a high-class hooker. Father Parada is a powerful and incorruptible Catholic priest. Callan is an Irish kid from Hell's Kitchen who grows up to be a merciless hit man. All of them are trapped in the world of the Mexican drug Federación.

From the streets of New York City to Mexico City and Tijuana to the jungles of Central America, this is the war on drugs like you've never seen it.

©2005 Don Winslow (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A pit bull of a book. Once unleashed, this thriller...charges and attacks without mercy, shredding anyone in its path....A well-tuned plot, driving rhythm, intelligence and a touch of politics." ( Washington Post)

Fantastic book

Absolutely wonderful story. Beautifully written story covering, and fully developing, all the characters over decades. From unlikely heroes falling from grace to unlikely adolescents rising to power over the entire South American drug trade this book leaves no story unfinished. I cannot recommend it enough. This tale covers everything from the American war on drugs, the business of moving drugs into the US, CIA involvement on both sides, organized crime, and everything in between. There’s something here for everyone, and Ray Porter is a masterful narrator. Excellent read.

Audio crack

I almost never give a title 5 stars in all categories. I won’t typically bother with reading reviews posted by listeners who do so. But this audiobook was friggin’ terrific!I hoped this title was going to be as good as the publisher’s summary led me to believe and it did not disappoint. I enjoyed the adult content immensely. The author did well to incorporate so many characters that grab your interest so that you can’t wait to see what they will do or say next.

A solid work from beginning to end

It's my first Winslow book and I'm a fan. Moving to Cartel next to read this series in order.

Excellent story and narration

Thoroughly enjoyed this recording. The reader did a great job. Very good story with a lot of history on the drug trade interspersed throughout the book.

Great Listen

Classic Winslow
l read all his books. I especially liked Cartel
Had to stop and take a breath at times.

Couldn't stop until finished.

The story line is grreat.
The performance is outstanding.
Have you ever wondered why the ¨War On Drugs¨seems so ineffective and never-ending?
Ever wonder why the politicians appear impotent on this subject?
This book give a pretty good understanding into the complexity and is a must read (listen) if you are concerned.

What a book? Ray Porter brings it to life vividly.

Great story and even better narration. No larger than life heroes... Very realistic. But strictly R rated because of language, violence and sex in abundance. But all (mostly) is needed for the story.

Gave this book a chance and LOVED IT!!

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

I did recommend it to a friend. He is already on chapter 8, and he also likes the book.

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

The story constantly shifts to where the action is. So there are few to no "filler" pages.

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

This guy has a great voice. Great personality in the reading. He does accents. He does female voices. The best I have heard to date.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Wanted to? Maybe. But it took me a couple of weeks to get through it while driving to/from work.

Any additional comments?

I liked this book enough that I listened to The Cartel after. Another great book. If you are considering this book, do yourself a favor and start listening.

fabulous,gripping,entertaining

Would you listen to The Power of the Dog again? Why?

I was totally engrossed in the book and could not stop listening.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Art-the border cop.

Which character – as performed by Ray Porter – was your favorite?

Nora.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

most definitely.

Awesome story and narration

Great story with lots of characters and developments. Awesome narration as always from Ray porter