Three Graves

By: Zack Kaplan

Narrated by: Maxwell Hamilton

Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

A wisecracking former LAPD Detective has his life shattered, his wife murdered, narrowing escaping the wrath of a ruthless gangster. What started off as mistaken identity becomes personal, when Colin Graves sets a plan into motion; a quest for vengeance. Fueled by booze, painkillers, acerbic wit, Colin teams up with his brother to take down the man that took away everything. It’s like John Wick meets Beaches with a twist of Taken 3 and a splash of Deadpool.

With a cast of characters, running the gamut from struggling actors to albino henchman, a pedophile, a serial killer, the Russian Mob, and the Yakuza, this melting pot sets a tone complimented by the backdrop only Los Angeles can provide. Twists, turns, reversals. Blood, guts, violence. Pop culture references, hilarity, hyperbole. It's a clever listen for accomplished listeners, but also a fun ride for nitwits. Influenced by the films of Quentin Tarantino, the writing of Raymond Chandler, James Ellroy, Elmore Leonard, and Dr. Seuss, Three Graves hits harder than Mike Tyson with more heart than Secretariat.

©2018 Zack Kaplan (P)2021 Zack Kaplan

Critic reviews

"Viscerally entertaining for Tarantino fans.... Three Graves is an absolute blast from beginning to end! Fast-paced, funny, bloody, gory, over-the-top, and truly captivating, Zack Kaplan has written a story in the style of Quentin Tarantino‘s Pulp Fiction or Kill Bill, with a little Reservoir Dogs thrown in for good measure. It’s a classic revenge story fueled by hate and the need for vengeance. But be aware that the gloves are off when it comes to language and violence and that the time is not always flowing forward, so pay close attention to the narrative!" (Victor Dimas, The Audiobook Blog)

"Hilarious fun.... Three Graves was written by Zack Kaplan and narrated by Maxwell Hamilton. This revenge rampage is a tale full of hilarious moments, heartbreak, and action. The author spends time fleshing every character. While in other cases this could be considered a boring downfall in a book. However, this author turned it into an entertaining boon. To say any more might ruin the fun. With this audiobook you can turn your brain off and just enjoy the ride." (WD Douglas, AudioBookReviewer)

Was on the edge of my seat the entire time

Amazing book and excellent performance by Maxwell Hamilton. Lots of clever dialogue and full of suspense. A wild ride from start to finish!

Excellent

This book is fantastic! Gripping, suspenseful with some very hilarious dialogue - so good! A must listen!

If John Wick were quick witted

Richly described characters, packed with action, gratuitously violent, and featuring surprising turns. You read the book and can instantly see it as a movie. Imagine if John Wick had a biting sense of sarcasm and didn't have an "off" button. That's the main character.

The audio book was wonderfully performed, with voices and accents. Definitely helped the book come to life.

A very entertaining read / listen!

Viscerally entertaining for Tarantino fans

Three Graves is an absolute blast from beginning to end! Fast-paced, funny, bloody, gory, over-the-top, and truly captivating, Zack Kaplan has written a story in the style of Quentin Tarantino‘s Pulp Fiction or Kill Bill, with a little Reservoir Dogs thrown in for good measure.

It’s a classic revenge story fueled by hate and the need for vengeance. But be aware that the gloves are off when it comes to language and violence and that the time is not always flowing forward, so pay close attention to the narrative!

Corrupt cops, ruthless mobsters, dangerous henchmen, murders, killings, perverts, spoiled kids, guns, knives, swords, grenades twists, turns, dark humor, brilliant writing, and a lot of pop fiction references combine in Three Graves in order to assure the highest level of satisfaction for the reader.

Director, producer, musician and award-winning actor Maxwell Hamilton delivers a superb performance for Three Graves. He sets a breakneck pace throughout this insane adventure, never missing a bit, always infusing the action with just the right amount of urgency and drama. His voices are spot on and help the listener easily differentiate between the characters. Speaking about the characters, you will find here some of the most colorful and memorable in recent memory. This narrator is the perfect choice for such a bloody good audiobook.

Quentin Tarantino fans will find Three Graves viscerally entertaining! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves over-the-top stories, flawed characters, and crazy situations. I really hope to see Zack Kaplan releasing more books and I hope that he will stick with this amazing narrator, as well. Also, I’d say that Three Graves would look great, by the way, as a movie!

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A fast paced, hard hitting and hilarious thriller

Three Graves is a fun and fast read with a hilariously dark sense of humor and a great cast of characters. It's a highly engaging blend of modern crime thrillers and classic noir.

Fair warning it's not for the faint of heart.

From crooked cops and philosophical waxing drug lords to vapid actors and all the poor saps caught in the middle, Zack Kaplan weaves a dark and twisted revenge tale with just the right dose of biting LA commentary. It'll keep you hooked as all the many pieces of the puzzle come together and have you chuckling throughout.

Maxwell Hamilton also does a tremendous job of narrating, giving each character their own personality and quirks while absolutely nailing both the intensity and comedy of the story.

Highly recommend it!

Hilarious Fun

Three Graves was written by Zack Kaplan and narrated by Maxwell Hamilton. This revenge rampage is a tale full of hilarious moments, heartbreak, and action. The author spends time fleshing every character. While in other cases this could be considered a boring downfall in a book. However, this author turned it into an entertaining boon. To say any more might ruin the fun. With this audiobook you can turn your brain off and just enjoy the ride.


The narration by Maxwell Hamilton is fantastic. This is a book chalked full of unique characters and managed to give each character a unique feel. Making it easy to keep up with. He consistently conveyed their emotions.


Editing, quality, and production were on par with most books I have listened to. It was clear, with no issue with sound or quality.


Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.

Fantastic!

Every single thing was fantastic. Loved it. The other reviews are right:
Tarantino, Rodriguez, a little Rob Zombie . I can see this on the big screen- please! Ryan Reynolds witty too. The twist was perfection.

The performance was excellent

It took a little while to pull you in but all the twists and turns made it worth it. Ending was a little disappointing.

A great, fun read!!!

Suspenseful plot turns make this book a great read. Well written, witty and fast paced. Terrific ending, not the status quo, very refreshing!!!