Out on the Rim (Abridged) Audiobook, by Ross Thomas Play Audiobook Sample

Out on the Rim (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: David Birney Publisher: Phoenix Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2009 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Some shadowy and well-financed interests want to funnel five million dollars to rebels holed up in the Phillippine mountains to fund a revolt against the new Aquino government. They need a resourceful and gutsy team to engineer the transfer of funds. And what a team it is! There's Booth Stallings, a terrorism expert, the only man the rebel leader trusts as a liaison. And there's Georgia Blue, a colorful statuesque lady bodyguard. Their point man: Otherguy Overby, so called for his skill in making sure whenever he's in trouble, that the other guy did it. And for the sake of local expertise, the most inventive con artists on the Rim: Artie Wu, the illegitimate son of the illegitimate daughter of the Boy Emperor of China, and his slick, often explosive partner Quincy Durant. None of them are very interested in the political powers struggle, but five million dollars - now, that's another story!

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"Never read this author before, but took it on faith as he was recommended by Elmore Leonard, Robert Parker, and Donald Westlake. It was very fun, at least in the end. Great characters playing one-up con tricks on each other in SE Asia. "

— Barbara (4 out of 5 stars)

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

    " book about grifters, written in the 80s. Good, worth reading but not great. I am reading a much better grifter book now -Hot Plastic. "

    — Lynn, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Top 10, the other reviews do it justice, just read it =) "

    — Nickonoda, 3/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All his books I read so far were winners - interesting characters, engaging story, and no pretense. Great suspense novels. "

    — Joanna, 12/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Never read this author before, but took it on faith as he was recommended by Elmore Leonard, Robert Parker, and Donald Westlake. It was very fun, at least in the end. Great characters playing one-up con tricks on each other in SE Asia. "

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

    " I recently reread this. It's still as good as I remembered. There are lots of twists, schemes, and hidden agendas. The characterization is strong. "

    — Xenophon, 10/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am so sleep deprived I should probably not try to write a review, but -- I liked this a lot, it was very funny, and Georgia was quite awesome. I think the Wu & Durant books are my favourites by Thomas. "

    — Cera, 9/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It would be hard to pick a "Best" with Ross Thomas. It would be harder yet for me to pick a favorite, but if you said "Pick One. I can only read one." This would be the one I'd pick. "

    — Michael, 8/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " unpredictable characters and an intricate plot, told with a sense of humor - very entertaining. "

    — D, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It would be hard to pick a "Best" with Ross Thomas. It would be harder yet for me to pick a favorite, but if you said "Pick One. I can only read one." This would be the one I'd pick. "

    — Michael, 1/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " book about grifters, written in the 80s. Good, worth reading but not great. I am reading a much better grifter book now -Hot Plastic. "

    — Lynn, 1/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All his books I read so far were winners - interesting characters, engaging story, and no pretense. Great suspense novels. "

    — Joanna, 12/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Top 10, the other reviews do it justice, just read it =) "

    — Nickonoda, 2/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Combine an out of work CIA agent, a professional con man and the pretender to the Emperor's thrown with a terrorist plot set in the Phillipines. It will prepare you well for the next time you're asked to be a "bagman." "

    — Di, 9/15/2007

About Ross Thomas

Ross Thomas (1926–1995) was an American writer of crime fiction and is best known for his witty political thrillers. He won two Edgar Awards and was posthumously honored with the inaugural Gumshoe Lifetime Achievement Award.

About David Birney

David Birney is an American actor and director whose career performances include both contemporary and classical roles in theater, film and television. He has recorded numerous audiobook bestsellers, including works by Dean Koontz, Paul Theroux, Annie Dillard, Thomas Kenneally, and Orson Scott Card. His reading of Julie Salomon’s The Christmas Tree was honored with the prestigious Audie Award and has also been the recipient of several AudioFile Earphone Awards.