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On one of the coldest nights in Minnesota history, the difference between life and death is literally the blink of an eye for Phil Broker, until recently St. Paul's most successful undercover cop. That blink will convey the urgent warning of a comatose man who knows the dark truth binding Broker to a remarkable cast of characters -- a weary anesthesiologist, a brilliant surgeon, a wealthy novelist, his ex-wife (a reformed exotic dancer) and her unrepentant pimp.
For Broker it all began when he agreed to take three big-city professionals on a canoeing trip across Minnesota's most remote lakes. One of the three is horribly injured in a freak October blizzard, and Broker embarks on a white-knuckle rescue against time and the elements, ending with a writer in a coma and his accountant dead. Suspicious of foul play, Broker follows a twisted trail of manipulation and revenge that leads back to the writer's beautiful wife -- and a ring of men caught in a deadly competition for her affections.
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"A fantastic book. It's the first Chuck Logan I've read and I'm now committed to reading everything else he's written. A great writer, VERY reminiscent of John Sandford in style and tone (ironic, given that they both write from Minnesota. "
— Mikel (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A superior thriller by one of our best new writers—complex characters, an unusual plot, and some of the best action sequences I’ve ever read.”
— Phillip Margolin -
One of the best new thriller writers…If he were a boxer, he’d be a heavyweight, and definitely a contender.”
— Chicago Tribune -
“Logan’s writing causes more shivers than snow on skin.”
— Entertainment Weekly -
“Possibly the finest thriller of the year…With brilliantly drawn characters, flawless and accessible writing, an appealing hero, legal and medical chicanery, and breathtaking action sequences…Absolute Zero takes off into the literary stratosphere.”
— Cleveland Plain Dealer -
“A bang-up Thrill ride that satifies on every level.”
— Minneapolis Star-Tribune -
“Logan [is] a new maestro of suspense.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“Logan parlays the plot elements with the icy finesse of James M. Cain and draws characters so real you can feel the body heat steaming off the page. Once again, he proves himself an awesome storyteller with a unique voice and a flawless sense of place and mood.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“The first fifty stormy pages alone are worth the price of admission, and the shifting loyalties and shifting narrative perspectives that follow make the rest just as hard to put down.”
— Booklist -
“Readers will delight in the first-rate characterization and compelling plot filled with unexpected twists.”
— Library Journal
Absolute Zero Listener Reviews
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" It wasn't a very good book. I dropped it after struggling to get 300 pages into it. It just didn't keep my interests and I didn't like Broker as a character. "
— Kaylah, 7/1/2013 -
" This is my 2nd Broker novel...enjoyable and quirky in an Elmore Leonard way, but without the humor...I think of Broker as a Jack Reacher like character "
— Mark, 2/10/2013 -
" A fantastic book. It's the first Chuck Logan I've read and I'm now committed to reading everything else he's written. A great writer, VERY reminiscent of John Sandford in style and tone (ironic, given that they both write from Minnesota. "
— Mikel, 8/3/2012 -
" Fair Phil Broker novel. Not much suspense since you know from the beginning who the bad guys are. The only real interest after that is figuring on how they are going to meet their demise. "
— Jeff, 5/16/2012 -
" Another audio book read ... from my sister. Not something I would pick up, but I totally see why a nurse who does phone triage would enjoy it. Talented author. "
— Cathy, 3/19/2012 -
" Wierd but good read "
— Sue, 3/14/2012 -
" This was a good story with lots of interesting characters. I liked the story but I hated the narrator's voice. It made it hard for me to concentrate and listen to the audio book because his voice was so annoying. Good story......bad narrator. "
— Tracy, 1/1/2012 -
" A good action / mystery set in the Twin Cities & Ely. "
— Nina, 11/27/2011 -
" At times a little slow, but inventive and kept me thinking and guessing. "
— Steve, 8/29/2011 -
" Logan tells a clean crisp story about two battered warriors--Phil and his war vet wife Nina, and their girl Kit, who is growing up to be a cool-headed action hero in her own right! "
— Tamora, 6/4/2011 -
" Not great literature, but a really intense book that drags you through it. "
— Teddy, 4/18/2011 -
" Although the charactors come off being a bit trashy, the plot is interesting and complex enough to create great interest. "
— Neal, 10/5/2010 -
" Being from Minnesota, I liked this book very much. The author is also from Minnesota and I like reading local authors. This book was very fast and I read most of it in one whole day while sick in bed. "
— Sarah, 10/4/2010 -
" Exciting beach read. Could not put it down, "
— Judy, 9/22/2010 -
" Not great literature, but a really intense book that drags you through it. "
— Teddy, 8/28/2010 -
" Being from Minnesota, I liked this book very much. The author is also from Minnesota and I like reading local authors. This book was very fast and I read most of it in one whole day while sick in bed. "
— Sarah, 2/21/2009 -
" This is my 2nd Broker novel...enjoyable and quirky in an Elmore Leonard way, but without the humor...I think of Broker as a Jack Reacher like character "
— Mark, 2/20/2009 -
" Logan tells a clean crisp story about two battered warriors--Phil and his war vet wife Nina, and their girl Kit, who is growing up to be a cool-headed action hero in her own right! "
— Tamora, 9/3/2008 -
" A good action / mystery set in the Twin Cities & Ely. "
— Nina, 1/29/2008
About Chuck Logan
Chuck Logan is the author of five novels featuring former Minnesota undercover cop Phil Broker. Formerly an illustrator and graphic designer and a veteran of the Vietnam War, he lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his family.
About J. K. Simmons
J. K. Simmons is an American actor and voice talent. He has had roles in four Broadway productions and has had many roles in television series, including the role of police psychiatrist Dr. Emil Skoda on three incarnations of Law & Order. He has appeared in three Spider-Man movies and is also known for his role in Juno. Besides his audiobook narrations, he has done voice-over work for major television commercials.