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Abridged CDs * 5 CDs, 6 hours Fresh from his “spectacular†(Cleveland Plain Dealer) debut in Dark of the Moon, investigator Virgil Flowers takes on a puzzling—and most alarming— case, in the new book from the #1 bestselling author.
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"This is a great page turner with action from start to finish. I had trouble putting it down. Virgil Flowers, the protagonist is a very engaging character and is not, as most action heroes, painted in one dimension. His failings are many but some of them are endearing. Sandford's plots are always interesting but this one is particularly good. As a big Sandford fan, I may be biased but I think this is one of his best."
— Corny (5 out of 5 stars)
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Features a colorful protagonist quite distinct from Davenport, and contains the usual snappy dialogue and suspenseful action.
— The Tennessean -
A fun, breezy read.
— The Post and Courier -
“Sandford returns to Flowers (and more than just a bit of Davenport, too) in Heat Lightning, and the ride’s another wild one.
— Richmond Times-Dispatch -
[A] fast-paced thriller...Flowers is a disarming and sometimes charming investigator. This book will appeal to readers of Sandford’s Prey series as well as fans of adventures like those by Lee Child.
— Library Journal -
Solid...Most readers will enjoy spending time in the company of the genial Flowers.
— Publishers Weekly -
The very last surprise...is a honey.
— Kirkus Reviews
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" This is the second story featuring Virgil Flowers as the lead character and it is much better than the first. The supporting cast we got to know in the "Prey" books are more prominent in this story and the ties between Virgil and Lucas are more clear. "
— Shane, 2/19/2014 -
" Not a bad little book to listen to on a long car drive. "
— Cathy, 2/17/2014 -
" A typical Sandford book...fast paced and never a dull moment. I loved it! Virgil Flowers is terrific! "
— Cottero, 2/17/2014 -
" Pretty typical Sandford with the relatively new Virgil Flowers character adding some twists and freshness to the mix. Sandford is one of the better crime/thriller writers of these types of books, and they're always a fun read. But he isn't breaking any new ground here. "
— Kemper, 2/9/2014 -
" I FEEL A LITTLE AMBIVALENT ABOUT THIS BOOK. IT HAD EVERYTHING THAT I'VE COME TO EXPECT FROM JOHN SANFORD...A GREAT STORY, A MAIN CHARACTER I'D LIKE TO KNOW IN REAL LIFE, SARCASM/HUMOR BUT AT TIMES THE STORY WENT INTO POLITICAL CONSPIRACIES THAT BORDERED ON CONFUSING. IT ALL WAS EXPLAINED BY THE END OF THE BOOK SO IT TURNED OUT OK BUT I FELT IT WAS A LITTLE UNUSUAL FROM SANFORD. "
— Teresa, 2/1/2014 -
" John Sanford never misses. "
— Mary, 1/26/2014 -
" Haven't read Sandford in a while, and I like this new character. Great concept on the story line. A little bit scary... "
— Diana, 1/24/2014 -
" I tend to like Virgil Flowers better than Lucas Davenport but it seems like the writing changes...There are some annoying moments but for the most part the book is OK. It didn't have me holding my breath (or laughing out loud) but I at least wanted to finish it. "
— Candace, 1/19/2014 -
" All of our old friends from the Prey series were present in this Virgil Flowers book. "
— Vicki, 11/26/2013 -
" I always enjoy a good Virgil Flowers story! "
— Meghan, 11/25/2013 -
" This is a Virgil Flowers book, but Lucas Davenport does appear here and there in the book. It's a fast moving, keep your interest book with a very good plot. I always look forward to a Sandford book! "
— Kay, 11/9/2013 -
" Had read a lot of Sandford's "Prey" books, but in this one, the main character is Virgil Flowers, who works with the Prey series main character Lucas Davenport. Love it when I realize who the killer is right before (or at the same time) as the author reveals it. Good story. "
— C.j., 11/6/2013 -
" Virgil Flowers is a cool character, developed masterfully by the author. "
— Patrick, 10/28/2013 -
" Very mediocre. I think Sandford has written too many books and has run out of creative ideas. "
— Christopher, 7/1/2013 -
" Felt this was written for a male audience. Too long to get to a so-so conclusion. "
— Deb, 6/3/2013 -
" Sandford produces yet another wonderful book! "
— Genny, 2/5/2013 -
" If is by John Sandford, you know it will be good. "
— Tara, 11/15/2012 -
" The Virgil Flowers books from Sanford are pretty similar to the Prey books. But still fun, though this one seemed a bit slower than the normal Sanford (but still breakneck pacing). "
— Will, 11/11/2012 -
" Not bad for mindless entertainment. The cool thing about this guy's books is that they are set in Minnesota so he uses landmarks like Uptown, I-35, and Duluth. "
— Chris, 11/1/2012 -
" I do love virgil. he is such an interesting and very likeable character. even with his romantic entanglements mixed in with the mystery. I started this one after Bad Blood, so I was little disappointed with the the predictability of the plot. no so much that I will not continue with this series. "
— Stephanie, 10/5/2012 -
" Virgil is a fun character to read about; good story and fast-paced "
— Lauriezeitlin, 11/26/2011 -
" I've read every book John Sandford has written. I buy them in hard cover because once I know he has a new one out I cannot wait for the paperback. Davenport, Flowers and Kidd are some of the most memorable antagonists you'll ever meet. "
— Cammie, 11/26/2011 -
" This was typical Sandford. Lots of twists and his rich character. It is set in MN again w/ main character Virgil Flowers and Lucas Davenport w/ a smaller role. Has a Vietnam connection as part of the twist. "
— Schlu3, 9/30/2011 -
" Another Virgil Flowers story...kind of a clone of Lucas Davenport with cross references to characters...N. Vietnam assassins in Minnesota to avenge killings from the 70s with tacit approval of Homeland Security...a political mess!!!a fun read "
— Mark, 9/26/2011 -
" Good series and characters "
— Marilyn, 6/23/2011 -
" Another good book in the Virgil Flowers series. "
— Chris, 5/14/2011 -
" All the 'Prey' books are fine, but didn't care for Flowers as a character. "
— Bob, 4/21/2011 -
" I just enjoy reading about Virgil Flowers. He has such a personality and wonderful T-Shirts. Can't wait to see who done it! "
— Ella, 4/4/2011 -
" Love it when I find an author that I really like AND he has a zillion books! This was good beach book "
— Judi, 4/2/2011 -
" I don't like this character as much as I like Lucas Davenport and this plot is very convoluted and it took me until the end to finally figure out what was going on. <br/> <br/>Not sure I will read any more Virgil Flowers books. "
— Sarah, 2/28/2011 -
" A great book in the Virgil Flowers series. "
— Laurie, 2/23/2011 -
" Sandford just gets better with age. This is definitely better than the "Prey" series.<br/> "
— John, 2/5/2011 -
" Slow start but a very nice twist I did not see coming. "
— Pamela, 2/5/2011 -
" I really enjoyed reading it! Some characters in Lucas Davenport Series are here, so I'm familiar with them. "
— Lloydz, 1/25/2011 -
" virgil flowers one of my favorite characters. 'good read' "
— Diana, 1/19/2011 -
" The Virgil Flowers books from Sanford are pretty similar to the Prey books. But still fun, though this one seemed a bit slower than the normal Sanford (but still breakneck pacing). "
— Will, 1/12/2011 -
" Virgil is a great character, the books are fast reads that keep your interest. I hope they go on forever. "
— Colleen, 1/11/2011 -
" Virgil is a fun character to read about; good story and fast-paced "
— Lauriezeitlin, 1/9/2011 -
" John Sanford has a great series going with Virgil Flowers as an investigator for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. This book again takes you into Minnesota and it's wonderful lakes but also involves the CIA, Vietnam vets and the Home Land Security. A great, fast and interesting read. "
— Maryclaire, 1/9/2011 -
" Virgil Flowers is awesome, Lucas Davenport becomes a stuffed shirt.<br/><br/>Good book, with a crazy twist 80% of the way through... "
— Al, 1/7/2011 -
" Another good read. Virgil is a great character, pretty mellow, good with people, flawed. The minor characters are all familiar: Lucas, Jenkins, Shrake, even Weather appears. The story is well written, full of details, and good police work. On to #3! "
— Lisa, 1/5/2011 -
" The story ia about murders that target certain GI's that took part in the original crime. The plot makes for a very plausible story which just keeps moving right along. I really enjoyed the book and though it took me a while to read was only because I have lots going on in my life right now. "
— Kathy, 12/30/2010
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.