Dead Watch (Abridged) Audiobook, by John Sandford Play Audiobook Sample

Dead Watch (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Eric Conger Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781429585736

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

82

Longest Chapter Length:

06:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:03 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

76

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Publisher Description

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lucas Davenport novels delivers “a page-turner with a new hero, [and a] breakneck pace" (Minneapolis Star Tribune).

“Former Sen. Lincoln Bowe, a Republican, has been missing for several days, setting off alarms on both sides of the political aisle. Finally, he is discovered in the remote Virginia woods, barb-wired to a tree, burned almost beyond recognition and missing his head. Democratic ‘research assistant’ (read: fixer) Jacob Winter, ex-Army Intelligence, wounded in Afghanistan, is called in by the Democratic president to unravel an extremely messy situation and shield his office from any hint of scandal. As this runaway train picks up speed, innocents are murdered, and the guilty come to Jesus…

 

"…Sandford is a master at creating believable, indelible characters like Winter…[He] is peerless when it comes to economical, taut plotting, most notably at building tension. Dead Watch is anything but politics as usual.”—San Antonio Express-News

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"This was a well-done and engaging audio book. I enjoyed the political-thriller aspects, even if some of the relationship aspects were predictable. Eric Conger did a consistently good job with his performance. "

— Tosha (4 out of 5 stars)

Dead Watch Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.58139534883721 out of 53.58139534883721 out of 53.58139534883721 out of 53.58139534883721 out of 53.58139534883721 out of 5 (3.58)
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Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Ron Eagle, 2/27/2019
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of Two of John Sandford's stand alone Novels. I highly recommend. I also recommend all of his Lucas Davenport, Virgil Flowers and Kidd series novels. "

    — Brenda, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " OK for an audio book; this author's earlier works were better. "

    — Lynn, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good read, for a page turner. "

    — Mark, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Sandford sans his usual cast of characters.......no Virgil Flowers, Sampson, or Alex Cross ;( A grisly murder of course, but entwined in a political thriller, which wasn't all that thrilling-or even remotely believeable. Doesn't compare to Sandford's usual riviting beach reads! "

    — Bsass78, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the book. American politics and back door deals and adventures. "

    — Rick, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am a fan of Sandford's writing. This is a bit different from his usual police procedural, more of a thriller, but eminently readable. "

    — Harry, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't like any of the characters in this book. "

    — Sandra, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't flow as well as I'd thought but a good story enjoyed it! "

    — Angie, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A fast paced political thriller. I was initially dubious of the main characters' backgrounds, the story was able to overcome that hurdle to a satisfying ending. "

    — Mike, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book wasn't 1 of my favorites by John Sandford. Too many characters made it a bit hard to follow at times. Not a terrible book tho. "

    — Dena, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " All right, I didn't read this, I listened to it on CD, but Sandford is always great for those complicated thriller type books, and this one is politics and murder. Great escapism. "

    — Michael, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun "listen"...not as good as Virgil Flowers and Lucas Davenport "

    — Joanne, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good stand alone book. I am so entranced by his series books it was a little disappointing not to see some of my favorite characters. "

    — Laurie, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an exciting political thriller with a happily ever after ending. Of course it encludes the beautiful woman love interest, but thats okay too. "

    — Joy, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " political who dunnit. Some glaring errors, unlike the John Sanford Davenport series, Prey's. "

    — Marcia, 9/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " No Lucas Davenport but this was still amazing!! "

    — Liz, 8/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Jake Winter was too predictable. John Sandford was certainly "off his game" on this one. I would have preferred another Kidd novel, over a new character with absolutely no "surprises". "

    — Veronica, 5/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this is different but a good book "

    — Mom, 5/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book. I would have given it a 3.5 if I could have. Great political plot and Jake Winter is an awesome hero. "

    — Darlene, 4/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " enjoed this book so much i order more from john sandford at my library. "

    — Marion, 1/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Political thriller - actually makes sense of intrigue. "

    — Hapzydeco, 12/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " too far fetched for me but it did interest me in reading other political thrillers-to read vince flynn next. i want to like david baldacci but find him too far fetched,too. i have been always told that i am too serious..so what..lol "

    — Joe, 7/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good captivating "Who Done It" thriller, written around a group of political insiders. Not too predictable. "

    — Kyle, 6/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Well, I think I like the excitement of Sandford's "prey" books better. It kept my attention, though it seemed predictable in parts. "

    — Lori, 5/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Politics and murder - entertaining. "

    — Mary, 5/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " boring so far, had to go back to the next prey i have "

    — Clint, 1/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A fun, quick intrique read. Good characters and a good, intense story. Like most other political intrigue novels, it has lots of twists and turns, and a little romance thrown in for good measure. "

    — Whitney, 1/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found this book to be an entertaining mystery/political thriller. I liked the main character; found the plot to be a little too far-fetched. All in all, it was a fun read. "

    — Mary, 7/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Jake Winter was too predictable. John Sandford was certainly "off his game" on this one. I would have preferred another Kidd novel, over a new character with absolutely no "surprises". "

    — Veronica, 3/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not earth shattering, but entertaining while I cleaned out Nate's closet "

    — Sara, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good stand alone book. I am so entranced by his series books it was a little disappointing not to see some of my favorite characters. "

    — Laurie, 2/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Virgil Flowers! I actually think he is funnier than Lucas at times or so it seems. "

    — Lisa, 1/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Political thriller - actually makes sense of intrigue. "

    — Hapzydeco, 12/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good read, for a page turner. "

    — Mark, 11/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book as usual from John Sandford. It is a page turner that I found hard to put down----It is a must read for Sandford fans. "

    — J.W., 9/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the third novel by John Sandford, and by far the best! The story is interesting and very fast paced. I haven't read a real page-turner in quite a while, but this one certainly satisfied that craving. "

    — Joe, 9/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good political thriller. Sandford is just a good writer. Nothing too deep. Nothing really profound or extremely memorable, just good murder mysteries with solid writing. "

    — Jake, 9/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Grabbed MP3 from the Gates Library. This was okay. Sort of your typical political suspense. Ambitious, amoral senator with an henchman brother. Former military sleuth, good guy. The interesting twist is the circumstances of the dead-guy. "

    — Cheryl, 8/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this is different but a good book "

    — Mom, 8/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Took a while to get into it as there were alot of characters. But once I did, it was a good book which I enjoyed. "

    — Wendy, 8/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Super fun page turner about political conspiracy and so much of the setting takes place in Virginia! "

    — Joel, 7/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good summer read...lots of action, keeps your interest all the way. "

    — Shireen, 7/10/2010

About John Sandford

John Sandford is the pseudonym for the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Camp. He is the author of more than thirty Prey novels, as well as novels in the Kidd series and the Virgil Flowers series, among other books.

About Eric Conger

Eric Conger is a stage actor, voice artist, and award-winning audiobook narrator. He has narrated more than 125 fiction and nonfiction audiobooks and was a four-time finalist for the Audie Award, both as a sole narrator in 2007 and 2008 and as part of a multicast reading in 2001 and 2012. He has earned numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards. His extensive voice-over work includes more than 5,000 narrations for commercial ventures. A graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Paris, he also works as a writer and playwright. He has appeared in over fifty plays and has also translated plays of Molière and Feydeau for regional theaters.