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Read By: Michael Kramer Publisher: Tantor Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781400180288

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

23

Longest Chapter Length:

59:30 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:31 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

32:47 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

41

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Publisher Description

He came to England to rest. He calls himself Michael Shaeffer, says he's a retired American businessman. He goes to the races, dates a kinky aristocrat, and sleeps with dozens of weapons. Ten years ago it was different. Then, he was the Butcher's Boy, the highly skilled mob hit man who pulled a slaughter job on some double-crossing clients and started a mob war. Ever since, there's been a price on his head.

Now, after a decade, they've found him. The Butcher's Boy escapes back to the States with more reasons to kill. Until the odds turn terrifyingly against him...until the Mafia, the cops, the FBI, and the damn Justice Department want his hide...until he's locked into a cross-country odyssey of fear and death that could tear his world to pieces.

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"Sometimes bad luck and good luck are so closely intertwined, that it's hard to know which is which. I picked up this audiobook at a used bookstore in Oakland for my drive down the state, and from its first chapter I was hooked. Number Two in a series about a contract killer with many names, known to his enemies in the Mafia and the Justice Department alike as "The Butcher's Boy," this is taut, meticulous, authentic storytelling with breathtaking action and an amazing point of view. We learn to admire and identify with the killer, even though we know he is a bad, bad man. The story spans many locations and situations in the UK and across the US as our anti-hero, who had successfully avoided Mafia revenge for ten years, is suddenly spottted and must kill his pursuers (a lot of them), if he has a hope of getting away. Stir into the mix a bright female Justice attorney who had pursued him ten years before and has a thing for the mob, and we have a wonderful series. I'm going to consume them all. Oh, the bad luck? I got a ticket on my car after only 15 minutes in the bookstore. So whatever I saved buying this used was trumped by my involuntary donation to the City of Oakland. Sigh."

— Nick (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “There are probably only half a dozen suspense writers alive who can be depended upon to deliver high-voltage shocks; vivid, sympathetic characters; and compelling narratives each time they publish. Thomas Perry is one of them.”

    — Stephen King
  • Thomas Perry is, quite simply, brilliant. And as each book comes out he becomes more so.

    — Robert B. Parker
  • “Thomas Perry is, quite simply, brilliant. And as each book comes out he becomes more so.”

    — Robert B. Parker

Sleeping Dogs Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 5 (3.67)
5 Stars: 11
4 Stars: 6
3 Stars: 12
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Codename Eric, 7/14/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great thriller! On a par with Silva. "

    — Ken, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A well crafted work about a hit-man that had me repeatedly thinking about the sanity of the main character as well as the plausibility of his seeming invulnerability. "

    — Mike, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " No real crisis or resolution. But didn't bore me as I went along. "

    — Lois, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad, but I had to drag myself through the last 40 pages or so. "

    — Seth, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm addicted to Perry. His stories get catch me and keep me - quite literally page-turners with me almost skimming paragraphs because I want to get to the next curve in the story, but not wanting to miss a word. If you like suspense, pick up any of these books. This one is the sequel to The Butcher's Boy (also great) and I challenge readers to decide if they are cheering for the FBI or the assassin or both! "

    — Cari, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " In this sequel to The Butcher's Boy, Perry shines. This is a fabulous character, the best hitman-hero. "

    — -ed-, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An update to my first favorite story (The Butcher's Boy). I have always been a fan of Thomas Perry (not so much the Jane Whitfield series, sorry Thomas). I enjoyed this book as much as all the others. "

    — Carol, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Enjoyed all three books in this series. I'll have to check to see if there are any more to this series. Good writing and smart concepts. I'd definitely read more of Thomas Perry. "

    — Lilly-Anne, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " he is a great story teller "

    — Steven, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So well done that the reader starts to root for the protagonist, a very bad guy. "

    — Cyn, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The sequel to Perry's brilliant "The Butcher's Boy"--- long-awaited and just as clever and surprising. The nameless hero of the novel really, really needs his own film...and to be played by someone like Geo. Clooney who can do justice to the role. "

    — DoctorM, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I guess you can't please all of the people all of the time. This character is not too likeable, and I resent the fact that he kills first and asks questions later. "

    — Rebecca, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " why is everyone not smart in this book?! grrr "

    — Kim, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Servicable thriller about an assassin who comes out of "retirement" to hunt down mobsters he assumes are out to get him. Well written with decent secondary characters. "

    — Jeff, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ok, there were some great 4star parts, but it was a bit too long, I know the formula, and I'm uncomfortable with a hit-man protagonist. But, yeah, I'm addicted. Will be getting to more when I can get some time away from school-books. :) "

    — Dan, 9/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " He's very good on the methodology of professional killing, not so great on other stuff like characterization. So this one takes too long to get started. We hear too much about his love life. Still, I liked it. "

    — Tad, 5/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is one of those rare books that the second in a series is better than the first. "

    — Jeff, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 10 years have passed between the first and second in this series. Lots has happened to some characters, not so much for others. What a comedy (?) of errors and misinterpretation of events. "

    — Marilyn, 10/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Book #2 of the Butcher Boy Series about the MOB. Good storyline and a good adventure book. Try them:) "

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

    " Not as good as the Jane Whitefield books. I did feel sympathy for the bad guy, Perry has the ability to elicit that type of feeling. Great read when I'm traveling. "

    — Kathy, 9/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good. I agree with the person who said you just don't know who to root for. Liked all the characters. Good story. "

    — Ruth, 8/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Follow up to The Butcher's Boy. Best when he is in pursuit of his targets. Plot hinges on a few too many coincidences. Ending a bit of a disappointment, but sets us up for a possible third in series. Enjoyable. For fans of Perry, mainly. "

    — Jon, 5/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow. Just wow. This book actually gave me nightmares. This is a masterful tale full of misunderstandings and mayhem; he manages to make its antihero sympathetic and even somewhat likeable. "

    — Linda, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I guess you can't please all of the people all of the time. This character is not too likeable, and I resent the fact that he kills first and asks questions later. "

    — Rebecca, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The sequel to Perry's brilliant "The Butcher's Boy"--- long-awaited and just as clever and surprising. The nameless hero of the novel really, really needs his own film...and to be played by someone like Geo. Clooney who can do justice to the role. "

    — DoctorM, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is one of those rare books that the second in a series is better than the first. "

    — Jeff, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " he is a great story teller "

    — Steven, 12/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good. I agree with the person who said you just don't know who to root for. Liked all the characters. Good story. "

    — Ruth, 4/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as the Jane Whitefield books. I did feel sympathy for the bad guy, Perry has the ability to elicit that type of feeling. Great read when I'm traveling. "

    — Kathy, 6/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An update to my first favorite story (The Butcher's Boy). I have always been a fan of Thomas Perry (not so much the Jane Whitfield series, sorry Thomas). I enjoyed this book as much as all the others. "

    — Carol, 12/31/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great thriller! On a par with Silva. "

    — Ken, 9/13/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " In this sequel to The Butcher's Boy, Perry shines. This is a fabulous character, the best hitman-hero. "

    — -ed-, 1/2/2008

About Thomas Perry

Thomas Perry is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including The Butcher’s Boy, which won the Edgar Award, and Metzger’s Dog, which was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. He received a BA degree from Cornell University and a PhD in English from the University of Rochester.

About Michael Kramer

Michael Kramer is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award. He is also an actor and director in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in the area’s theater scene and has appeared in productions at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and Theater J.