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In this #1 New York Times bestseller of conspiracy and murder, the Camel Club faces their greatest threat yet: a casino king and a stone-cold killer who are determined to bury the truth.
Oliver Stone, the leader of the mysterious group that calls itself the Camel Club, is both feared and respected. Keeping a vigilant watch over our leaders in Washington D.C., the club has won over some allies, but it has also made some formidable enemies.
Annabelle Conroy, an honorary member of the Camel Club, is the greatest con artist of her generation. As an old, powerful mark hunts her down and the Camel Club tries to protect her, a new opponent suddenly arises.
One by one, men from Stone's shadowy past turn up dead. Behind this slaughter stands one man: Harry Finn. To almost all who know him, he's a loving father and husband who uses his skills to keep America safe. But Finn is also an unstoppable killer who now sets his lethal bull's-eye on Oliver Stone. And with Harry Finn, Stone may well have met his match.
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"This is the fourth Jesse Stone book and is as good as the rest of the books in the series. I really like this character and have enjoyed reading these books. This was also the first book made into a TV movie with Tom Selleck. I think they have done all the books now and they are good."
— Mason (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Baldacci brings an insider's savvy to his tale.”
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“He’s hit the jackpot again...Baldacci pushes the pace pedal to the floor and takes the turns on two wheels.”
— New York Daily News -
“The action is explosive. Readers will barely have time to catch their breath.”
— People -
“Revenge is a powerful motivator, and as a dominant theme here it makes for an enthralling thriller as Baldacci seamlessly weaves in several plots...Reading Baldacci is like listening to a flawlessly preformed symphony.”
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“Baldacci does an excellent job of setting the scene and creating complex characters. [A] gripping page turner.”
— Associated Press -
“Baldacci’s intricately woven plotlines, well-developed characters, fast-paced action, and surprise ending will leave readers satisfied and wanting more. A sequel worthy of its predecessors; highly recommended for all fiction collections.”
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“Ron McLarty does an excellent job of capturing the personalities and accents of the various characters. Recommended.”
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“Baldacci can do this stuff in his sleep now...Entertaining.”
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“Baldacci...really knows how to spin a yarn, and with McLarty he gets a narrator who adds emotional depth to his characters without slowing down the breathless pace of his prose. McLarty uses his distinctive, almost avuncular delivery to excellent purpose in this action-packed thriller...But his art becomes more apparent as he effectively captures the voices of Annabelle, Finn, and a gallery of other characters, including a bitter elderly Russian woman and a world-weary Irish-American man, providing them all a dimension.”
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“Baldacci’s adept character development coupled with deft narration from Ron McLarty makes for an enjoyable listening experience. Once again, Baldacci creates unique parallel stories that evolve and eventually intertwine. The expert McLarty gives clear and recognizable voices to all the characters. In particular, his consistent accents for the old Russian woman and for the acerbic Irish man capture the story’s emotions and help bring home the plot...Hidden secrets, political espionage, and personal trust all clash in this fast-paced story.”
— AudioFile -
Baldacci does an excellent job of setting the scene and creating complex characters. (A) gripping page turner.
— Associated Press -
The action is explosive. Readers will barely have time to catch their breath.
— People -
He's hit the jackpot again...Baldacci pushes the pace pedal to the floor and takes the turns on two wheels.
— New York Daily News -
Baldacci brings an insider's savvy to his tale.
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The modern-day paladins of the Camel Club are back in their third exciting adventure...Gripping, chilling, and full of surprises, Baldacci's latest reveals the anarchy that lurks under the slick facade of corrupted governments.
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It's a sign of Baldacci's skills as a storyteller that he brings so many revenge-themed plots together into a single, riveting thriller. In STONE COLD, he ups the ante. Virtually every character, no matter which side of the power divide he occupies, plays both pursuer and pursued at some point in the novel.
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Baldacci's intricately woven plotlines, well-developed characters, fast-paced action, and surprise ending will leave readers satisfied and wanting more. A sequel worthy of its predecessors; highly recommended for all fiction collections.
— Library Journal (starred review)
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Stone Cold Listener Reviews
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" The more I read Jesse Stone novels, the more I appreciate the flaws of the character. He makes an easy hero to believe in. "
— Pat, 2/5/2014 -
" I have picked up Robert Parker's books as I find them and really enjoy the Jesse Stone series. I enjoy them so much that I think I will read the first in the series and then read them in order. "
— Kelly, 1/26/2014 -
" Another great Parker book. Jesse is quite a popular guy, sex with all the hotties. Seems nice, though. "
— John, 1/15/2014 -
" Solid Jesse Stone procedural. "
— Ryan, 12/31/2013 -
" Mindless and fun... "
— Susan, 12/30/2013 -
" Getting a little sick of the ex-wife. Glad she's a lesser part of the TV movies. Not often I rate the movie over the book. "
— Susy, 12/8/2013 -
" Just love this series. Especially after seeing Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone. "
— Daelith, 11/19/2013 -
" A good storyline. Plus a quick read. Really enjoyed to book. "
— Karl, 8/29/2013 -
" Another winner from Robert B Parker. Love the Jesse Stone series, especially since I imagine Tom Sellick in the role. This story deals with a serial killer pair and tests Jesse's ability to stop them. "
— Rhod, 8/5/2013 -
" Listened to the unabridged audio version- very well done. "
— Steve, 7/24/2013 -
" Okay, I like Jesse a little better after seeing Tom Selleck play him in the movie!! Now I can read his future books and see anyone that looks like him can't be the total loser I thought Jesse was! Quick read for a rainy day! "
— Kay, 7/14/2013 -
" Jesse Stone - what a conflicted character "
— Barbara, 6/3/2013 -
" Your standard Robert Parker mystery. An easy book to listen to, but ugh on the never ending navel gazing and short staccato conversations. A little bit of wit here and there. "
— Gizzard, 5/13/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Easy reading. Interesting. I will try to find more books by him. "
— Di, 4/18/2013 -
" Another Parker, "Ain't I sensitive and macho," book. Ho-hum. "
— Mike, 3/29/2013 -
" Parker continues to be solid; however, the story is a bit creepy and the ending is weak. Part of the lure of the Stone novels vs. the Spenser ones is the fact that he's a cop and you get to know what happens to the "bad guys." Not so in this one... "
— Brian, 2/2/2013 -
" I like reading the Jesse Stone detective series. "
— Mike, 1/29/2013 -
" Did you know that they made movies out of these books? "
— zoe, 11/24/2012 -
" Easy breezy read, no meandering or "wordiness" - just the storyline. "
— Cheryl, 10/25/2012 -
" Loved this book. What a twist. "
— Yeva, 5/19/2012 -
" Easily the best Robert Parker book I have read. Well defined characters will a good story to back them up. Love the Jesse Stone character. "
— Jorge, 1/19/2012 -
" If loving this series is wrong, I don't want to be right. "
— Hilary, 12/24/2011 -
" Great story line, but fell short of its potential and possible twists. Parker has a bad habit of ending each sentence of dialogue with he said or she said, even when only two people are talking and its self evident whom is speaking. Quite distracting..... "
— Matthew, 11/7/2011 -
" I've read more than a few Spenser books, but I didn't like Jesse as much. I don't think I'll read another with this character. "
— Andy, 9/13/2011 -
" Read this one in 3 days. Baldacci has me hooked "
— John, 6/30/2011 -
" Had to skip the second book but I think it was okay. I hope the US government doesn't really have this much sneakiness going on behind the scenes. "
— Susan, 6/24/2011 -
" Third book with same characters. Still fun to read. "
— Jose, 6/23/2011 -
" I read this on hard cover, and David never fail with his camel club gang. "
— Fan, 6/15/2011 -
" Exciting. I found it hard to like Harry.He starts out too perfect and ends up too collapsible. Loved the ending! "
— Mum, 6/6/2011 -
" Love Baldacci's work -- especially this current series about the "Camel Club." As with most of his novels, this one is a fast paced, fairly quick read.<br/> "
— Chris, 6/3/2011 -
" Darker than the previous Camel Club episodes, this one was even faster moving, with a terrific story line. The auxiliary members add to the enjoyment. I've found all the books in this series unputdownable. "
— Carolyn, 5/29/2011 -
" This is the third book in the series. I enjoyed it. It is in the vein of the Bourne Identity spy movies. It is great for listening to in the car because it is action packed and keeps your attention. Looking forward to books #4 and #5. "
— Eileen, 5/25/2011 -
" My first David Baldacci book, too. Really liked him and will read more of his books. "
— Ncsherman, 5/23/2011 -
" Good mystery and the ending left me with questions enough for a sequel. "
— Veronica, 5/20/2011 -
" I think I'm really liking the Camel Club! "
— Sue, 5/8/2011 -
" Awesome book. Follows right where Book 2 in the series leaves off. I highly recommend reading the entire Camel Club series by Baldacci. 8) "
— Mike, 5/2/2011
About David Baldacci
David Baldacci is one of the world’s favorite storytellers and a global bestselling author, with twenty-one of his novels making the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. In 2011 he was inducted into the International Crime Writing Hall of Fame. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. He is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America.
About Ron McLarty
Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.