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In the Name of Honor: A Thriller Audiobook
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Home from Iraq, a lieutenant kills his commanding officer—was it self-defense or premeditated murder? In the Name of Honor marks an enthralling novel of suspense about the high cost of war and secrets from bestselling author Richard North Patterson. The McCarrans and the Gallaghers, two military families, have been close for decades, ever since Anthony McCarran—now one of the army's most distinguished generals—became best friends with Jack Gallagher, a fellow West Pointer who was later killed in Vietnam. Now a new generation of soldiers faces combat, and Lt. Brian McCarran, the general's son, has returned from a harrowing tour in Iraq. Traumatized by wartime experiences he will not reveal, Brian depends on his lifelong friendship with Kate Gallagher, Jack's daughter, who is married to Brian's commanding officer in Iraq, Capt. Joe D'Abruzzo. But since coming home, D'Abruzzo also seems changed by the experiences he and Brian shared—he's become secretive and remote. Tragedy strikes when Brian shoots and kills D'Abruzzo on their army post in Virginia. Brian pleads self-defense, claiming that D'Abruzzo, a black-belt martial artist, came to his quarters, accused him of interfering with his marriage, and attacked him. Kate supports Brian and says that her husband had become violent and abusive. But Brian and Kate have secrets of their own, and now Capt. Paul Terry, one of the army's most accomplished young lawyers, will defend Brian in a high-profile court-martial. Terry's co-counsel is Meg McCarran, Brian's sister, a brilliant and beautiful attorney who insists on leaving her practice in San Francisco to help save her brother. Before the case is over, Terry will become deeply entwined with Meg and the McCarrans—and learn that families, like war, can break the sturdiest of souls.
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"A new author for me. Home from Iraq, a Lieutenant kills his commanding officer - was it self-defensive or premeditated murder? Although a fiction novel, it reminded me what it costs our soldiers to leave their families and lifes to serve our country to return home never the same."
— Mmtimes4 (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This book is Patterson at his best, and the listener is in for a suspenseful and thought-provoking listen.
— Publishers Weekly -
Patterson's thriller, his best to date, has it all-including a superb narrator in John Bedford Lloyd...Lloyd is at his best in the multiple courtroom scenes as he differentiates the numerous characters. This is a real winner, thanks to both writer and reader-as well as the bonus of an unexpected ending.
— AudioFile magazine, Earphones Award Winner -
A powerful and devastating study of war and its aftermath on those who fight… Patterson long ago established himself as one of the nation's best writers of serious thrillers, and his latest novel burnishes his reputation as the thinking reader's best friend.
— Richmond Times-Dispatch -
Bestseller Patterson explores the concept of honor--and how men and women can sometimes embody and sometimes blacken this lofty concept--in this riveting legal thriller…. Superior genre fiction from a writer at the top of his game.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
Patterson's insights into PTSD are fascinating but never interrupt the story's flow to its explosive ending, and his courtroom drama is as intensely engaging as the most action-filled thrillers.
— Library Journal (starred review) -
Patterson runs a taut ship in the courtroom, and his crafty dissection of the problems of traumatized veterans returning home will have older readers fondly recalling Anatomy of a Murder.
— Kirkus Reviews -
In The Name of Honor is an absolute humdinger of a murder mystery, with a you-will-never-guess twist that I greeted with pure envy. This is a beautifully crafted book that offers not merely unrelenting suspense, but a close look at the dysfunctions of military justice and of one particular family.
— Scott Turow -
A compelling and gripping read. Patterson explores the very real pressures of the loyalty, honor, and duty that accompany military service. It's a thriller that strikes at the heart of every soldier.
— Senator John McCain -
As always, Richard North Patterson demonstrates an uncanny knack for selecting a topic as hot as tomorrow's headlines, but the pleasures of this book far transcend its gripping and timely subject. In the Name of Honor is a family saga, a courtroom drama, and also a rare kind of love story. There is romance, of course, but also an exploration of other kinds of love--of country, comrades, ideas. This is Patterson's best book yet.
— Geraldine Brooks -
No one knows the courtroom better--no one writes the courtroom better--than Richard North Patterson. In the Name of Honor is a riveting tale of love and betrayal, truth and its role in a search for justice, war and its devastating effect on combatants and their families. As always, Patterson's plotting is brilliant and nuanced, his characters richly developed, and his prose is as elegant as it is gripping.
— Linda Fairstein -
Stephen King, in one of his novels, has his main character reflect that ‘Patterson and DeMille are probably the best of the current popular novelists.' I could not agree more, and Richard North Patterson has done it again with In the Name of Honor, which will be very favorably compared to The Caine Mutiny.
— Nelson DeMille
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Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2010
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Among longlisted titles for Booklist Editors' Choice, 2010
In the Name of Honor Listener Reviews
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" No opinion as yet - just started reading "
— Francis, 2/12/2014 -
" This was my first read of this author, who was brilliant in the court room drama and trial part of the story. Can't wait for more. "
— Gerald, 2/6/2014 -
" Twists and turns right up to the end in this fictional military court room drama based on events that took place in Iraq and the US. RNP does his usual good job in this case involving a defense attorney trying to ride herd on events beyond his control. "
— Icicle4, 1/1/2014 -
" I enjoyed reading this book. Sometimes too much repetition of material where different witnesses give their evidence. It's clear that Patterson has a very good knowledge and experiences of prosecution and defence. "
— Rina, 12/29/2013 -
" I like Patterson's writing, and this gives an interesting view of the military justice system. However, I saw the "twist" coming so far before it came to fruition it was a little frustrating. Still a worthwhile read. "
— Allen, 12/29/2013 -
" A masterful trial lawyer tackles the defense of a young lieutenant who is brought to trial in a military tribunal. Military families, fear of career ending events, and effects of PTSD all play a part in this puzzling case. "
— Rita, 12/10/2013 -
" Really enjoyed the first half o the story, but I have to say some plot points were pretty easy to figure out, and that was disappointing. "
— Sally, 11/20/2013 -
" Good book - BUT strange ending to the story. Loved the aspects of war and tribute to our vetrens, but not a believable end to the story. Would not recommend the book because of the ending. "
— Dawn, 11/17/2013 -
" Although the subject matter is timely, I found it a bit unrealistic given the family relationships and rank of the patriarch of the family. It was tedious that the bulk of the book took place in the courtroom as well. "
— Ann, 10/15/2013 -
" This book had a few twists and turns I did not expect. A good read. "
— Diane, 9/3/2013 -
" The scion of a military dynasty is on trial for murdering the husband of an old family friend. Good plot twist at the end. "
— Pamela, 8/8/2013 -
" Hadn't read this author in a while. A nice change. "
— Shannan, 5/21/2013 -
" Very well written book. My first Richard North Patterson and definitely not my last. Tight story, page turner, with great plot twist in the final chapters. A very highly recommended read. Looking forward to seeing if the rest of his work matches this book. "
— Bill, 3/2/2013 -
" Execellent read! The author did his homewrok on PSTD and family dynamics "
— Crystal, 2/10/2013 -
" A lieutenant kills his commanding officer. The question arises whether it was murder or self-defense as animosity between the men and thier families is long standing. "
— Fredrick, 8/5/2012 -
" A good read....once I got into it I had a hard time putting it down. Wish there were more hours in the day sometimes. "
— Crystal, 8/2/2012 -
" A very timely book. A Military trial with a lot of intrigue. "
— Barbara, 5/7/2012 -
" another great book by an always incredibly author "
— Sam, 3/13/2012 -
" I'm not usually into legal thrillers, but this was pretty good. Yeah, some parts were a little predictable (i.e. the romantic subplot) but the rest of the book was suspenseful and detailed. "
— Ann, 8/8/2011 -
" Not as good as his one issue books but still liked it. Part of his series on a lawyer, Paul Terry, who is featured in a string of other books. This case deals with PTSD of an Iraq soldier, plus many twists and turns in his trial for murder after returning home. Not a lot of depth. "
— lynn, 5/9/2011 -
" Good book - BUT strange ending to the story. Loved the aspects of war and tribute to our vetrens, but not a believable end to the story. Would not recommend the book because of the ending. "
— Dawn, 4/20/2011 -
" good "legal" thriller, but kind of slow in places. "
— Betty, 4/15/2011 -
" Haven't read much by this author but liked it. Got a little repetitive. "
— Margaret, 3/16/2011 -
" Time stopping, could ot put it down. One of my new favorite authors! "
— Rebecca, 3/5/2011 -
" Well written, interesting story, although I could see where it was going well ahead of time. "
— Eileen, 2/18/2011 -
" Military court-marshal, heroic military family cum the McCains. PTS, adultery, intrigue and deception...went a little slow - but kept me turning the pages. "
— Penny, 1/29/2011 -
" I would have given this a higher rating but the secret ending (spoiler alert) is so blatantly obvious that I felt disappointed at the end. "
— Steve, 1/26/2011 -
" Gripping exploration of the dysfunction in our military and in many of our families culminating in disaster for 2 young men and those that called them loved ones. "
— Nanci, 1/23/2011
About Richard North Patterson
Richard North Patterson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil’s Light, In the Name of Honor, The Spire, and a number of other bestselling and critically acclaimed novels. Formerly a trial lawyer, he was the SEC’s liaison to the Watergate special prosecutor and has served on the boards of several Washington advocacy groups. Patterson has appeared on such programs as the Today show, Good Morning America, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and Buchanan and Press.
About John Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.