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Read By: John Randolph Jones Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Atticus Kodiak Series Release Date: December 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781461812210

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

33

Longest Chapter Length:

51:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:04 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

18:19 minutes

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4

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Intense, fast-paced, and as timely as today's front page, Keeper is a tantalizing glimpse into the life-and-death world of professional bodyguards. Atticus Kodiak-cunning, resourceful, and tough as nails-is trapped in a race against time in this riveting, realistic look at the abortion rights battlefield. Narrator John Randolph Jones fully captures the passion and terror on both sides of this explosive issue with stirring conviction.

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"I first read this five, six, maybe seven years ago. Most of the plot details had leaked away from my memory over the years, so I came to the book fresh enough to be able to enjoy the twists and turns of Rucka's story. Fortunate, because Keeper is pretty barebones as far as character goes. Which is not to say it's superficial and plot-centric, far from it. Rucka's sure, unflinching perspective on the psychological traumas visited upon women and men in violent professions is one of his main strengths as a writer. On the evidence of this debut, it was present from day one - keeping his roughly sketched protagonists from sliding into to-thin-to-sympathise-with status, delivering mesmerising mental aftershocks to keep things interesting between the amazing action set pieces. I've long held one such sequence in Rucka's Private Wars to be the most exhilarating thing I've ever read, but the central, stomach-punchingly tragic action scene in Keeper delivers at (almost) the same level. Which is to say: devastating, pulse-pounding, forcing you to ratchet up the reading speed to where you somehow don't register reading the words anymore, they just blur before your eyes, into movement, panic, blood. As mentioned, Rucka's deft hand with the aftereffects of violence and the very human reactions of his characters prevents this from coming across as a shallow procedural. Still, seeing this early version of his style makes it obvious how much better he got (quickly!) at depicting depth and nuance in his characters, without ditching the clipped, efficient prose of his debut."

— Karl (4 out of 5 stars)

Keeper Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good solid book, by the same guy who writes the Queen and Country comics i'm so fond of. i like the comics better, but this is quality too. Sort of like a chicken & vegetables meal -- hearty & filling, but not so exciting that you're looking forward to the next time it gets served. "

    — Maura, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Not quite as good as Barry Eisler's but still a very good read! Good action scenes, but again, not as detailed as Eisler. Excellent character development. "

    — Drew, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read while traveling & I wished there was more when I finished it - will definitely be buying more in this series. It has been awhile since a book seriously surprised me & this did. "

    — Robyn, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting concept. Kept me interested throughout. Kinda of sad at some of the outcome. "

    — Patricia, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Rucka's first work, Keeper begins the Atticus Kodiak series of novels. In this story, Atticus is protecting an abortion doctor named Felice Romero and her family from a right wing organization named the Sword of the Silent (SOS). A must read if you like Rucka or want to read Kodiak as Keeper lays the ground work for the entire series. "

    — Danny, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dammit. I'm hooked on another series. "

    — Rich, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best series I have had the pleasure to read. "

    — Adam, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great intro to a great series. "

    — Jerry, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was amazing. I was more familiar with Rucka's comic book work so when I found his novel work at the library, I was curious. To me, his style is engaging and personal, and the ending is not your traditional happy ending which, while sad, left me happily angry and wanting more. "

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

    " My first Rucka read and I was hooked. This is the best bodyguard series around. My second Rucka read was Smoker..and then I was addicted... "

    — Richard, 11/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book! Atticus Kodiak is such a great character. "

    — Amanda, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good story, but I would have liked more action. "

    — Penny, 4/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Even though he wasn't a main character...Rubin's story and the ending of the story tugged at my heart "

    — Keidron, 3/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this book was a mystery. more like a comic book without pictures. this was a good read and ifm you like this kind of book im sure you will enjoy this. interesting characters good plot. "

    — Peter, 12/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Considering this is the first suspense novel I'd ever read, I was pleasantly surprised. My favorite of the series overall. "

    — Lauren, 8/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " rereading the series for what feels like the 902343th time, and finally documenting all books. "

    — keri., 8/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very fast paced and full of action. This series is riveting. I little strong on language but the story kept me wanting to read further despite that. The characters are strong and relate well with each other building a team which knows their job and will do nothing else until it is done. "

    — Eric, 7/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first of many home runs about the character Atticus Kodiak. One of the best characters and book series around. "

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

    " Hard, good. Bodyguard protects abortion doctor. Unpredictable enough. "

    — Stien, 4/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it was okay. i like rucka and i liked atticus so i read the rest of the series. i'm glad i stuck with it. i liked the series more and more as went goes on. book two was far better and by book three i was really digging it. "

    — Bryon, 1/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A decent read but very abrupt ending. Look forward to reading more in this series. But Atticus Kodiak? Come on! What a name. Makes me want to name one of my characters Wolf Sharkstooth and not second-guess myself. "

    — C., 12/22/2011

About Greg Rucka

Greg Rucka is the New York Times bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the Atticus Kodiak and Tara Chace series, and has won multiple Eisner Awards for his graphic novels. He has also been a contributing writer for DC Comics and an active participant in the Batman series of titles. Born and raised in California, Rucka currently resides in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and children.

About John Randolph Jones

John Randolph Jones is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.