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Path of the Assassin (Abridged): A Thriller Audiobook
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Scot Harvath series and “heir to Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum” (Chicago Tribune) returns with this unputdownable, white-knuckled thriller following the Secret Service agent as he’s on the trail of the world’s most ruthless terrorist.
After rescuing the President from kidnappers in Thor’s roaring debut, The Lions of Lucerne, Secret Service agent Scot Harvath shifts his attentions to rooting out, capturing, or killing all those responsible for the plot. As he prepares to close out his list, a bloody and twisted trail of clues points toward one man—the world’s most dangerous terrorist.
Only one problem remains: Harvath and his CIA-led team have no idea what the man looks like. With no alternative, they are forced to recruit a civilian—a woman who has survived a brutal hijacking and is now the only person who can positively identify their quarry. From the burning deserts of North Africa to the winding streets of Rome, Harvath must brave a maelstrom of bloodshed and deception before the world is engulfed in flames.
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"I love Brad Thor books, its like reading events from today's news. He has a means of making the thrill last from beginning sentence to ending sentence. The only thing I do not like about his work, is that he often refers to news as provided by Fox News; after years of switching from newscast to newscast, I refer to Fox News as Faux News; could this be the only fiction that Thor has added to his book?"
— Linda (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Clancy fans will love this. Brad Thor has packed this riveting and timely thriller with enough military technology, CIA intrigue, and exotic settings to kidnap even the most demanding readers, deprive them of sleep, and convert them into instant devotees.”
— Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code -
“If Thor’s second international thriller had any more testosterone, it would grow hair…the well-choreographed action and thrills will keep readers engrossed.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A blood-soaked sequel to the presidential-kidnapping debut that so arrested critics…Thor leaves little to the imagination when it comes to the cut and thrust of terrorist-busting; the action is relentless and gory, the pacing sublime, as is the authenticity of everything from weaponry to locales.”
— Ottowa Citizen
Path of the Assassin Listener Reviews
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" See previous Thor reviews. This early Thor effort is really good but his efforts diminish over time. "
— David, 1/26/2014 -
" I know it's not fair to say about a book of this type, but it REALLY strains all credulity. The only bright spot is the baddies are Muslims, but the story at the heart of it is basically cheesy melodrama. I hear this author gets better later on, so I'm sticking with the series but only barely. When I have time, I might go back and detail all of my problems with the book and the storyline. The only reason it gets 3 stars is because of entertainment value, which is still higher than the annoyance factor, but not by much. "
— Masha, 1/2/2014 -
" This book is a little too violent and R rated for me. "
— Gayle, 12/3/2013 -
" I loved the first book but this one fell a little short for me. Still highly entertaining and a good read. I am looking forward to the third book in the series. "
— Jeff, 11/24/2013 -
" Awesome, fast-paced action novel "
— Tina, 10/31/2013 -
" it was a good book but i was able to put it down while reading and not feel the need to hurry back to it which is my definition of what makes a 5 star book. the characters were strong and believeable and there were several "twist and turns" that came as a surprise. want to get started on his next book to see if it is any better. need to go back and read the "lions of lucerne" at some time. "
— Jimmie, 10/26/2013 -
" Fun read filled with action and adventure mixed with a tad of love interest. The bad guys are really bad, but the good guys are even badder. An enjoyable escape fiction read. "
— Rob, 10/21/2013 -
" Better than the first book "
— Michael, 10/5/2013 -
" What a great book! This one carried over from Loins of Lucern really well! Great story and plot, can't wait to read the next one! "
— Kristi, 9/2/2013 -
" Not the best out of the Haravath books but is definetly in the same pace and excitment of the other books. They are definelty more enjoyable if you read them in order. "
— Nuclearoil, 7/13/2013 -
" Very good second book from this author. I enjoy his writing style, and the author sounds knowledgeable about the background as well as the main storyline. "
— Paul, 7/11/2013 -
" excellent book on tape to have on the road. gives a clue on how a terrorist mind works. "
— shawn, 6/9/2013 -
" Imagine a few episodes of 24. The main character, Scot Harvath is a lot like Jack Bauer. That pretty much sums it up. "
— Michael, 5/30/2013 -
" Not a rehash of the 1st Scott Horvath novel. This is a fresh, new storyline. "
— Rebecca, 1/11/2013 -
" 1st exposure to this author...I will read more...very Vince Flynn-like "
— Mark, 8/21/2012 -
" Way better written than the first one. "
— Claudette, 6/14/2012 -
" Another good action book by Brad Thor. "
— Sm_blair, 6/6/2012 -
" If "24" were made into a book, they'd probably get Thor to write it. Don't know if that's a recommendation or a condemnation, take it as you will. Some strong language that seems unnecessary and done more for the "this character is feeling strong emotions" effect. "
— David, 3/17/2012 -
" Loving this series. Looking forward to the next one. "
— Jody, 12/22/2011 -
" This was an entertaining read, but is the type of book I'm trying to read less of since I didn't really learn anything from it. It's better than watching an action movie or show on TV, but about the same level of depth as some TV shows. "
— Curt, 12/18/2011 -
" A fun fast paced read. Keeps you moving. "
— Jason, 10/24/2011 -
" Can't go wrong with an entertaining Brad Thor book. "
— Wendy, 8/20/2011 -
" Much of this was a little to hard for me to believe. I want the main character to work on getting along with others! Scot, if you want your team members to cover your back, you need to try. Maybe when the main character matures... "
— Susan, 8/12/2011 -
" I became a Brad Thor fan after listening to an audio version of Blacklist while on a road trip with my husband. The Scot Harvath series makes for an entertaining and quick action thriller. This is book 2 after Lions of Lucerne and I'm looking forward to reading book 3 next. "
— Amanda, 8/4/2011 -
" Major improvement over the first one. The authors ability to describe the setting is excellent but this time, it adds more locations and different scenarios, making the hero much more believable than in "The Lions of Lucerne." "
— Ricardo, 7/28/2011 -
" Audio Brain Candy:<br/><br/>Ho Hum. Poorly developed plot, characters, and setting. Need I say more? Won't be reading more Thor books. Is that his real name, anyway? "
— Jeffrey, 6/18/2011 -
" This book was great. For an authors first book I thought it was an excellent thriller. The only regret I have is the a few character plots were tied up quite fast at the end. I'm ooking forward to reading more in the series. "
— Stamps, 6/10/2011 -
" The president disappears and Secret Service agent Scott Harvath attempts to recover him even though everyone believes that he is responsible for the death of over twenty fellow agents and the president's disappearanc. This is an action packed thriller that is hard to put down. "
— Fredrick, 5/22/2011 -
" So far, so good! Lots of action and strong characters--both good guys and bad guys! "
— Deborah, 5/15/2011 -
" Finally got around to reading this novel, Brad Thor's first. Wow. He did a great job right out of the gate. "
— Doran, 5/10/2011 -
" This book was a great spy thriller! "
— Jeanine, 4/29/2011 -
" Couldn't put it down, and couldn't wait to read the next in the series. I think this is one of the best in the series thus far. "
— Jodi, 3/17/2011
About Brad Thor
Brad Thor is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two thrillers, including Near Dark, one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of the Year; Backlash, nominated for the Barry Award for Best Thriller of the Year; The Last Patriot, nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers association; and Blowback, one of NPR’s “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time.” Visit his website at BradThor.com and follow him on Facebook at Facebook.com/BradThorOfficial and on Twitter @BradThor.
About Armand Schultz
Armand Schultz, actor and audiobook narrator, has appeared on Broadway in The Herbal Bed, A View from the Bridge, and The Secret Rapture. He has performed extensively with the New York Shakespeare Festival and has been seen off Broadway in the award-winning Stuff Happens at the Public Theatre in New York City. His films include Vanilla Sky and Malcolm X.