Predator

A Crossbow Novel

By: Wilbur Smith

Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe

Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Former operative Major Hector Cross must face off against a pair of lethal enemies and prevent an international catastrophe in this gripping contemporary adventure-thriller - perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Ted Bell, and Vince Flynn - from the legendary worldwide best-selling author of Desert God and Golden Lion.

One of the most formidable fighters in the world, ex-SAS warrior and former private security consultant Major Hector Cross has survived explosive tangles with depraved enemies - warlords, pirates, and arms dealers - from the Middle East to the heart of Africa. Now Cross must take the law into his own hands once again to stop a vengeful old enemy who has resurfaced - and hunt down a deadly new nemesis in pursuit of global domination.

Cowritten with internationally best-selling author Tom Cain, this exciting tale, filled with knife-edge tension, cunning global intrigue, rip-roaring action, and breathtaking adventure, demonstrates the extraordinary vision and talent of a writer with a gift for consistently delivering nonstop entertainment.

©2016 Orion Mintaka (UK) Ltd (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Great book but there story just ended

I truly enjoyed this book. But the story wrapped up in a mere 15 minutes. I didn't have time to digest some of the joy and some of the tragedy that was all served at once entirely too quickly.

Awful Narration

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Not really...well, maybe the BOOK but not the recording.

Would you recommend Predator to your friends? Why or why not?

It seems much more disjointed than a typical Wilbur Smith book. It seemed poorly researched. The narration seemed to be a first cold read. Accents were ragged and totally misplaced. He made Texas Rangers sound like Brooklyn cabbies. Many scenes were hard to fathom because he made all the characters sound the same. Ugh.

What didn’t you like about Ben Onwukwe’s performance?

See above.

Did Predator inspire you to do anything?

Give up on Wilbur Smith. He had "help" with this book...and I suspect contributed little to the finished product. I hate it. He was the very best at what he did.

Not disappointed

I've been a Wilber Smith fan for many years and have liked some books more than others. This was a great "listen" in every way! Narration was exceptional.

Where was the producer?

I enjoyed the story because I had read the first two but this reader made me crazy with his mangled pronunciations. Why the producer didn't do their job is beyond me. Pretty much ruined it for me!!

Sadly not up to Par!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I found it very difficult to finish this story.. The narration is monotone, the storyline is far below previous writings of Wilbur Smith, and I have read all but his Egypt series.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

As far as I am concerned there is nothing most or least interesting in the novel the storyline was very predictable. flatly written and narrated..

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ben Onwukwe?

Maybe Derek Perkins, he seems to be consistent as a narrator

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

No absolutely not.. it would take a lot of screen magic to make this story stand out..

Wasted Potential and Credit

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I wish I hadn't spent my last credit on this one. The story could have been so much more.

Would you recommend Predator to your friends? Why or why not?

Read the book perhaps but don't expect realism or any real congruence of the storyline.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ben Onwukwe?

Scott Brick , George Guidall, Will Wheaton, anybody

Could you see Predator being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Hah!

Starts slow... but worth the wait

Where does Predator rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Good story where you cheer for Hector Cross to kick butt :)

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hector Cross and Zhenia's growing relationship is fun to follow. Catherine's interaction with the main characters, even though kind of limited, is pretty funny.

Awesome Wilbur, depth of characters are great.

Just when you think the book has reached a climax, you realize that it's only halfway through and there is much more to come.

Another great Wilbur Smith book!

I wish it had been a bit longer! Narration was excellent. I must now go back and read the prior novel.

FANTASTIC!

Totally Fantastic - the whole Cross series was outstanding and unexpected! I can't wait for the next Cross adventure!😈