Killer Elite (previously published as The Feather Men): A Novel Audiobook, by Ranulph Fiennes Play Audiobook Sample

Killer Elite (previously published as The Feather Men): A Novel Audiobook

Killer Elite (previously published as The Feather Men): A Novel Audiobook, by Ranulph Fiennes Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Jonathan Cowley Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780307934352

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

171

Longest Chapter Length:

04:58 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

15 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:55 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Publisher Description

The “enthralling page-turner” (Library Journal) now a major motion picture starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, and Robert De Niro! Here is a gripping novel, inspired by real-life events, about a private team of British vigilantes that sets out to eliminate a gang of cold-blooded contract killers. From 1977 to 1990, four former British soldiers die, one by one, supposedly due to accident or illness. But soon a link is established between the victims: a shared mission in the desert kingdom of Oman, where they fought for a sultan against insurgents and ruined the life of a rival sheikh, who in turn has sent a band of assassins to methodically slay the soldiers and salvage his pride. Now these clever assassins are on the run from an underground group of SAS vets with nothing to lose, no time to waste, and a desire to dispense their own form of justice—no matter the cost. Previously published as The Feather Men

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"I'm amazed this hasn't been made into a movie. What a suspenseful, complex, and compassionate real-life story this is, a gem of a book. For better or worse, I almost never read a book without finding out what it's about, but I do wish I hadn't read the foreword until I'd gotten into the story. Really, it seems misplaced at the beginning. It would have been enough to know "The Feather Men" chronicles the systematic murder by a team of technically savvy contract killers of several British SAS men who'd all been stationed in Oman, while a British vigilante group associated with the SAS tracks the killers and tries to stop them before they catch their targets. A thoughtful look at honor, revenge, duty, and motive. There were several times I wondered what Truman Capote would have done had he been presented this story to tell, but the basic fact is, Capote would never have found himself in the position this author did. And Fiennes did succeed in making me empathize with individuals I never thought I could have."

— Yulia (5 out of 5 stars)

Killer Elite (previously published as The Feather Men) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.14285714285714 out of 54.14285714285714 out of 54.14285714285714 out of 54.14285714285714 out of 54.14285714285714 out of 5 (4.14)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another fantastic novel, shame he hasn't written more "

    — Andy, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My dad recommended this book to me & said I would not be disappointed. It wasn't until I watched Killer Elite & found out the movie was based on this book that I decided to read it. My dad was right it was a excellent read & I wasn't disappointed. The only downside being I wish I read the book b4 I watched the movie. Strong 4 stars & hard to believe that it's based on True Events. "

    — Rank1n77, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If true, an amazing story. I think it must be true! "

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

    " Whether its true or not its a cracking story. Now I'll have to see the film( Killer Elite) and see if its as good. "

    — Andrew, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A fast paced thriller this is not. "

    — James, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " it was awesome, a page turner. "

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

    " I had seen the movie and then read the book, this is an amazing story and as expected the book is better than the movie. I wont spoil it but the movie got it backwards. A great read! "

    — don, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Is it true?? Who cares, it was a really good read. "

    — Mark, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good page turner with enough detail and plot to keep you interested. A bit hard to believe it's based on a true story, but well told even if it seems a bit far fetched. "

    — Dennis, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It can take a while to get into this book but it is well worth the effort. A true and rather disturbing story with an unexpected twist near the end. "

    — Mike, 8/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good background to the movie. Plots differ, but still good. Gives a glimpse of the history of the SAS. "

    — Emmanuel, 7/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " has a slow build up but its worth every second.. "

    — Saul, 7/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read the book before you watch the movie (killer elite) "

    — Jim, 3/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ooooh I loved this book!! I read it back in the nineties when I was engaged to a remi squaddie!! Wow i have since re read it & enjoyed just as much! x x "

    — Caroline, 12/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Tries to be "The Day of the Jackal". Doesn't succeed. "

    — Yvh11a, 10/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Decent read. Interesting theme, good description of characters. The author has described every single detail in the story, which is good, but at most times irrelevant. Even with such an exciting theme the book fails to be a page turner. "

    — Anoop, 9/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was unconvinced by Rannulph Fienne's assumptions. Not a bad read, but it got a bit tedious in places and I believe he made it all up anyway. "

    — Richard, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Weather fiction or the truth - good book. "

    — Holzster, 4/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " another brilliant book by a true modern day hero "

    — Keith, 11/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good page turner with enough detail and plot to keep you interested. A bit hard to believe it's based on a true story, but well told even if it seems a bit far fetched. "

    — Dennis, 10/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " it was awesome, a page turner. "

    — Marcella, 9/26/2011

About Ranulph Fiennes

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been called the “World’s Greatest Living Explorer” by the Guinness Book of Records. He has traveled to the most dangerous and inaccessible places on earth. In the process he lost nearly half his fingers to frostbite, nearly died on several occasions, and raised millions for charity. He discovered the lost city of Ubar in Oman, was the first man to reach both poles by surface travel, and was also the first to cross the Antarctic continent unsupported. In 1993 Queen Elizabeth II awarded him the Order of the British Empire for “human endeavor and charitable services.” An elite soldier, athlete, mountaineer, and renowned explorer, he is also the author of more than a dozen books of fiction and nonfiction.

About Jonathan Cowley

Jonathan Cowley, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a British actor hailing from Eastbourne, East Sussex, but he currently calls Los Angeles home. He has narrated many audiobooks and can also be heard on both sides of the Atlantic narrating film trailers and documentaries. He is also an active television and film actor who has appeared in Grey’s Anatomy, Veep, and WestWorld.