Never

A Globe-spanning, Contemporary Tour-de-Force from the International Bestselling Author of the Kingsbridge Series

De: Ken Follett

Narrado por: January LaVoy

'Ken Follett can't write a bad book, and Never is his best' – Stephen King

Expertly researched and visionary in scale, international no. 1 bestseller Ken Follett’s Never is more than a thriller. It imagines a World War Three scenario we all hope never comes true, one which will keep you transfixed until the final word . . .

A stolen US army drone.
A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert.
A secret stash of deadly chemicals.

Each is a threat to global stability. Each can be overcome with only the highest levels of diplomacy. But when those in charge disagree and refuse to back down, an international chain reaction kicks off with potentially catastrophic consequences: a world edging closer to war . . .

Now three people must work with the utmost skill to stop that from happening:

A spy working undercover with jihadis.
A brilliant Chinese spymaster.
A US president beleaguered by a populist rival for the next election.

The only question is – in a game of brinksmanship, can the inevitable ever be stopped?

'Bold in scale and meticulously researched' – Sunday Times Thriller of the Month

'Stunning . . . one of the most compelling reads of the year' – Daily Express

'Urgent and fiercely compelling’ – Washington Post

More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.

Reseñas de la Crítica

Ken Follett has never been short of ambition. And it’s the global scope and vast multinational cast that chiefly impress in Never, his return to contemporary storytelling . . . Bold in scale and meticulously researched, Never makes other international spy novels appear timid, lazy and parochial (Sunday Times Thriller of the Month November 2021)

I couldn't put it down . . . terrifying read . . . masterful detail . . . It's a stunning thriller and one of the most compelling reads of the year. It's not quite The Godfather, but it comes pretty close (Daily Express)

A master storyteller, Follett has created a tale vast in scale, yet richly detailed, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe.

An ambitious and compelling narrative, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe (Press Association syndicated review)

Urgent and fiercely compelling . . . Never is first-rate entertainment that has something important to say. It deserves the popular success it will almost certainly achieve (Washington Post)

Superstar novelist Ken Follett’s what-if political thriller . . . is so exciting – and so plausible – you won’t want to look away (Apple Books Best Book of the Month)

Settle in for a thrilling ride (CNN.com)

Follett’s story captivates (Christian Science Monitor)

A complex, scary thriller that feels too plausible for comfort. You’ll be so absorbed in the story threads that you’ll follow them anywhere – and you’ll suddenly realize you’ve read hundreds of pages . . . On one level, it’s great entertainment; on another, a window into a sobering possibility (Kirkus Reviews starred review)

Absolutely compelling . . . A smart, scary, and all-too-plausible thriller (Booklist)

Terrific . . . A powerful, commanding performance from one of the top writers in the genre (Publishers Weekly starred review)

[Follett] weaves a web of intrigue . . . Shocking to the very last page

Taking readers on a thrilling, rollercoaster ride through 800 pages of dazzling storytelling, Follett brings his extraordinary visionary talents to this powerful and far-reaching novel.

A pacey, character-driven thriller set against the backdrop of an imminent Third World War

Told in Follett's hallmark widescreen style, the blockbuster thriller is packed with memorable characters and global politics, it's a nail-biting ride!

My best Ken Follett book so far. I could not stop listening.

I don’t like cliff hanger endings, but this was a brilliant end to this thriller.

This is a potential history I never want to occur

A building plot with feasible linked builds to a conclusion that is not expected by me

NEVER.. For Our Children

The accumulation of seemingly unrelated issues marching slowly & inexorably towards the unseen abyss. The way the story is put together & how quietly it is written only enhances the terrible methodical reality of how these happenings come to pass. Ken Follet is a Master Storyteller.

Great Listen but Jesus Ken; leaving it there?

I found this a good listen and generally enjoyed it although I found the bit of box ticking tiresome and I suspect Ken might be doing some sort of penance for previous sins of bias.
But Ken, did you really have to leave it there? I suppose you did otherwise how would you end it but going from absolute tension to the end and nothing, wow. There must be a better way. I was hanging out to know how this was all going to work itself out to bang finished.

Excellent book

I enjoyed this book very much and couldn't stop listening. The narration was very good.