Vigilante

Shane Scully, Book 11

By: Stephen J. Cannell

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Lita Mendez was a thorn in the LAPD’s side. An aggressive police critic and gang activist, she’d filed countless complaints against the department. So when she’s found dead in her home, Shane and Hitch fear the worst: that there’s a killer in their ranks.Outside the crime scene, Nixon Nash, the charismatic host of a hit reality show called Vigilante TV, has set up shop with his television crew. Nash’s show is dedicated to beating the cops at their own game, solving murders before they can. Now he has the murder of Lita Mendez in his sights and he presents the detectives with a choice: either join his team or prepare for a public takedown.But Scully suspects that Nash isn’t the folk hero he seems. If a detective got in his way, just how far would the TV host go in the name of self-promotion? On the heels of The Prostitutes’ Ball, called “the best Scully yet” (Kirkus Reviews) and “perfectly fresh” (Booklist), this new novel from the celebrated author has Detective Scully risking everything to save himself, his family, and the job he loves.

©2011 Stephen J. Cannell (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

Praise for Stephen J. Cannell: “A master storyteller.” (Michael Connelly)

“A great storyteller who keeps you nailed to the page.” (Ted Bell)

“Cannell is the gold in crime fiction.” (Stephen Coonts)

worth a credit.

I never write reviews, but I liked the story, it was not too predictable. Narrator was a bit different for this genre, but I got used to it.

Absolutely Fantastic Crime Thriller!!!

Wow . . . my first Stephen Cannell book, but not my last . . . excellent narration . . . great story line . . . and had me guessing until the end . . . listened on a road trip . . . had to finish it . . . couldn't wait . . .

Fantastic Last Book

Though I'm saddened that this is the last Shane Scully book, it was a great read. As all the others were, too. Read the entire series and you'll be entertained for days. Television or print, SJC was a genius and his legacy will endure for years to come.

Good book

The story is a little bit slow at the beginning but picks up. The characters are a little slow and dumb at times. But I give it a 4 star because a the story develops it gets better. There are times when you think can the cops be this stupid even I can figure out what's going on. But as I said they do get it eventually and the characters are interesting and the mystery keeps you listening.

Great story with unique ending

Shaun Scully is one of my favorite detective. I enjoy how he thinks and how oblivious he is to authority. Somehow he always comes out on top

Good 'Urn- gets better and better

great detective story . I've bought a couple if the author's other books after listening to this one.

GOOD BOOK, GOOD STORY, GOOD NARRATOR,

A GOOD READ, Author Stephen J. Cannell, is my first, so I took a chance and it was well worth it.

The best Shane Skull book yet

Great story, interesting twist with an exciting ending. I couldn't stop listening. Scott Brick does an excellent job of interpreting Channel's story

Avid fan here!

I've been reading SJC books since I was a teenager. collecting his books and hunting his Scully series in bookstores in the Philippines. I am so sad and happy right now. Sad because it was the last book. 😭😭😭
happy because its as brilliant as the other novels. you never fail to amaze me Stephen!

Technically incompetent

I'm writing this on an iPhone; so I'll make it short. The book was relatively over-the-top far-fetched. Then (spoiler alert) someone makes a 500 yard kill shot with a 9 mm Glock with a 3" barrel. That would be a decent (but make able) shot for a Marine sniper with a 7.62 Remington rifle. This author evidently has zero knowledge of firearms, especially pistols. Hillary Clinton probably knows more about weapons than Stephen Cannell. Last book of his I read.