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The Ambition: A Novel Audiobook
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A corrupt judge in a mob murder case. A disillusioned pastor, hungry for power. A cynical reporter, sniffing for a scandal. A gambling addict whose secret tape threatens the lives of everyone who hears it.New York Times bestselling author, Lee Strobel, weaves these edgy characters into an intricate thriller set in a gleaming, suburban megachurch, a big-city newspaper struggling for survival, and the shadowy corridors of political intrigue. The unexpected climax is as gripping as the contract killing that punctuates the opening scene.
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"Set in the Chicago area, this book tells the story of an ambitious mega-church pastor (who's actually a good guy!, a reporter, and a few very bad guys. The author is a former mega-church pastor, so there's some behind the scenes tidbits. Well written and an easy read."
— Robin (4 out of 5 stars)
The Ambition Listener Reviews
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" It was okay. I've read better. "
— Courtney, 2/17/2014 -
" What a tangled web we weave when we are determined to deceive. One deception after another keeps the reader wondering if its even possible to have happy ending. "
— Sharon, 2/1/2014 -
" Lee Strobel's first shot at fiction was well versed. The story line was captivating, but it didn't grab me like a good murder mystery does. Overall a good read. You also understand the politics of Chicago being the "windy city." "
— Courtney, 1/27/2014 -
" This book, by one of my favorite non-fiction writiers, has some really great reading in it...suspenseful and addictive. But the ending is predictable and really waters down the book a great deal. Not sure that I will read any more of Lee's fiction. "
— Janet, 12/31/2013 -
" Intrigue. murder. Crisis'of faith. Unflinching faith. redemption. GOOD READ "
— Apryle, 12/22/2013 -
" Way too preachy. Plot was so-so. Characters pretty weak. What's with the Snow guy? Weird combo of integrity v. Vanity. Strobel is a very far cry from Grisham! No real depth-spiritual or otherwise. "
— Susan, 12/20/2013 -
" It's decent. Not great, not bad either. "
— David, 12/19/2013 -
" Read like a John Grisham novel. Not quite as suspenseful, but still very good. "
— Janet, 11/18/2013 -
" Good mystery but many events were unrealistic. "
— Edward, 11/12/2013 -
" slow beginning, gets better in the middle, and then end just kind of fizzled out. It had.some potential, but squandered it. "
— Patrick, 3/14/2013 -
" Mr. Strobel is a great writer period and this work of fiction does not disappoint. Several story lines weave together into one great story and there is a moral to the story. Focus! "
— David, 3/4/2013 -
" Very mediocre. If it had been a longer book, I would have stopped reading it before I finished. It ended abruptly with no resolution. "
— Becky, 2/14/2013 -
" Better read than I expected. The crime/church plot was new and interesting. It held my interest through the entire book. A nice summer crime novel. "
— Joanne, 9/1/2012 -
" I had read Christian apologetics books by Lee Strobel, but this was my first fiction book by the author. It combined the Chicago mob and a corrupt judge, a leader of a large evangelical church, and a US Senate race. I dislike mob stories so I slogged through that part. "
— Jennifer, 6/16/2012 -
" I think Lee Strobel did a great job on his first novel. There is a lot going on as he weaves four stories together in an exciting thriller. I can't wait for his next one...there is going to be a next one, right? "
— Jay, 4/2/2012 -
" Solid first novel, a fun, quick read. "
— Laurie, 10/27/2011 -
" Absolutely fantastic. A real page turner from the beginning. I hope he continues with the fiction. I'd love to read more like this. "
— Laura, 10/5/2011 -
" Did not like it. Too many unanswered questions at the end of reading it....finished with an unsettled sense.. "
— Jenn, 9/8/2011 -
" I did not realize this was from a Christian publication house- I was looking for a mystery, thriller and the description sounded appealing. But as the plot thickened, the theology took over, and the story got way too pat. There were also a lot of loose ends, at least in my mind. "
— Sbberns, 8/10/2011 -
" It's decent. Not great, not bad either. "
— David, 5/23/2011
About Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel received his bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Missouri and a master’s in law from Yale Law School. He worked for fourteen years as an award-winning legal editor for the Chicago Tribune and taught at Roosevelt University. After a nearly two-year investigation of the evidence for Jesus, Lee received Christ in 1981. He is the author of several books, including The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, and The Case for a Creator. In recognition of his extensive research for his books, Southern Evangelical Seminary honored Lee with a doctorate in divinity in 2007. He lives with his wife, Leslie, in Colorado.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.