The Finder: A Novel Audiobook

" Page turner with unexpected events which is why it is so interesting. "

" I read this book partially based on the review in the Post that said it was a sort-of updated Bonfire of the Vanities. It's suspenseful and pretty gritty. Grittier than I would usually read. I liked the depth of description of each and every character - which is unusual because I am usually annoyed by too much detail for minor characters. It's a quick read. "

" This is probably about as gory as I would go in a book. My capacity for violence in written material is much higher than in film--I could never watch this story as a movie. That said, I found the storyline of Manhattan corporate intrigue mixed up with Sopranos-esque characters on Long Island and a few cutthroat Chinese businesspeople thrown in captivating, and read the book over the course of about 48 hours. "

" This author may have mastered the rare balance between quality and readability. If more mystery-suspense-thrillers were this well-written, the world would be a better place. "

" kept my interest, and well written "

" I wass hooked with the opening scene. It was not a favorite but it was a good read. A typical mystery thriller. "

" An edgy mix of corporate intrigue and urban gangster thriller is the crux of this novel. A Chinese immigrant running an illegal financial information business for shadowy figures in Shanghai has to go on the lam and her boyfriend, a ex New York City fireman must save her. Harrison occasionally mis-steps by laying on melodrama, with the main characters all dealing with personal issues, but his intricate descriptions of financial fraud schemes, and moments of action in the various boroughs of New York keep this story above water. "

" A little too straight-forward to be a true thriller, still an interesting read. "

" This thriller is worth reading for the interesting characters that pop up along the way like Ears Moleson, a minor player whose name and eventual demise is just one of the fun surprises in the book. The description of the sewage business is another odd but interesting sidelight. The last third of the book is somewhat absurd as thrillers tend to get but the action is fast and furious and holds the reader's interest. The overly detailed but not very understandable description of the financial maneuverings tends to evoke a yawn but all in all, it was the characterizations that made the novel most readable. DO NOT pick up this book if blood and gore repel you. It does indeed go down to the "last gory detail." "

" Read by Jason Culp. This is only the 2nd Colin Harrison book I've read. He seems to specialize in graphic violence. THis book didn't bother me as much as Afterburn did. In fact, I rather liked it. Maybe because there were characters I liked. "

" A thriller that is seriously thrilling! What a treat! A grubby, gritty, scary treat, but what more do you want? "

" This book was a struggle to get through, sadly. Exposition and character histories got in the way of the main story. "

" Really interesting variety of characters doing believable, if awful, things. The story bogged down a few times in too much detail/backstory, but overall a really enjoyable read. "

" Set in NYC, this is an international corporate spy intregue. The main character is strong, likable and approachable. He is admirable and the "bad guys" are reallllllly bad. Short on the close, but a tight plot with interesting chapter layout. "

" A quick, compelling read- the best character in the book is New York City and the author explores all the different neighborhoods and characters that co-exist. "

" just okay. both Ray Grants have the potential to feel compelling as characters but each is not quite developed enough. A decent airplane book, but I'd hoped for more than that. "

" This was a fast paced, well-written thriller involving numerous plots and characters that I found hard to put down. The ending was a bit of a let down--predictable and all of the stories were neatly tied up in the last 40 pages. A good vacation read. "

" A NY-based, fast-paced thrilled. I'd recommend this and other Harrison novels if you're looking for a good page-turner. A bit violent, so if you are squeamish it may not be for you. "

" Some unidimensional characters and commentary but Harrison does a good job spinning together plotlines. "

" I loved this book! New York (the City) was as much of a character as the people themselves. Plus I loved the whole good vs. evil/ strong-but-silent man-with-a-past dynamic ... perfect for summer reading. "

" This is a page-turner. A great beach book. You won't be able to put it down. "

" A graphic thriller set in NY City in modern times. International financial intrigue combined with good old-fashioned mob corruption. A good beach read. "

" A pretty good mystery novel. Characters are well-developed and interesting. Plot was a bit predictable but not in a distracting way. I would like to read more by this author. "

" What a great read! Thoroughly engaging book- likeable, intriguing characters, great pacing and great story. The portrayal of NYC was great. The last quarter of the book unfortunately felt rushed...the story telling took on such a rapid pace at the compromise of character development and feeling. "

" Harrison's portrait of Manhattan's breadth and nuanced class ladders is the best element of this novel. The plotting is good, the characters middling, and the prose fairly pedestrian. I found this to be a smart, engaging thriller, but not really quite top shelf literary noir. "

" A riveting story of murder & intrigue. A very "New York" story. "

" Great fun.... "

" A pretty good mystery novel. Characters are well-developed and interesting. Plot was a bit predictable but not in a distracting way. I would like to read more by this author. "

" I loved this book! It got me from page 1. The cover didn't get me at all, didn't think I'd like it a bit, but ended up not able to put it down. Very interesting group of characters and fascinating how their lives intertwined and how the book ended. A different read for me but really good! "

" Read by Jason Culp. This is only the 2nd Colin Harrison book I've read. He seems to specialize in graphic violence. THis book didn't bother me as much as Afterburn did. In fact, I rather liked it. Maybe because there were characters I liked. "

" This is a page-turner. A great beach book. You won't be able to put it down. "

" Harrison's portrait of Manhattan's breadth and nuanced class ladders is the best element of this novel. The plotting is good, the characters middling, and the prose fairly pedestrian. I found this to be a smart, engaging thriller, but not really quite top shelf literary noir. "

" A quick, compelling read- the best character in the book is New York City and the author explores all the different neighborhoods and characters that co-exist. "

" Well-written financial thriller, good characters, nice descriptions of NY. Much better writing than I've come to expect from a thriller. "

" A great suspense novel, true page turner. I put it down only to eat and sleep this weekend. "

" Like Raymond Chandler, Harrison has some nice observations on human nature and has that cynical edge. He generally writes well. The plot also moved at a good pace. "

" just okay. both Ray Grants have the potential to feel compelling as characters but each is not quite developed enough. A decent airplane book, but I'd hoped for more than that. "