The Rule of Nine: A Paul Madriani Novel Audiobook, by Steve Martini Play Audiobook Sample

The Rule of Nine: A Paul Madriani Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Dan Woren Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Paul Madriani Series Release Date: June 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061988783

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

92

Longest Chapter Length:

10:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

17 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

07:16 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

11

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Publisher Description

“Steve Martini is an expert at good old-fashioned, gimmick-free storytelling.” —Steve Berry, author of The Paris Vendetta

“Take it from a prosecutor—Steve Martini has created one of the most charismatic defense attorneys in thriller fiction.” —Linda Fairstein, author of Lethal Legacy

In The Rule of Nine, New York Times bestseller Steve Martini sets his popular protagonist, defense attorney Paul Madriani, on the trail of a dangerous extremist who’s hellbent on destroying the entire Supreme Court with one deadly stroke. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette loves Martini’s “richly interesting characters, masterful plots, and beautiful writing,” and his latest blockbuster is a sure bet to enthrall Brad Thor and Vince Flynn readers as well as the ever-growing army of Paul Madriani fans.

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"Paul Madriani saved San Diego from a nuclear attack in Guardian of Lies, now he has to escape from a crazed Mexican killer in order to track down the newest terrorist in DC. I hate the ending!!! "

— Connie (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Martini’s plotting is expert, his characters vivid and alive…Martini is a very fine writer, period.”

    — Associated Press
  • “Nail-biting…Martini does a fine job of misdirecting the reader as to the intended terrorist target.”

    — Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A Publishers Weekly bestseller

The Rule of Nine Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.1 out of 53.1 out of 53.1 out of 53.1 out of 53.1 out of 5 (3.10)
5 Stars: 1
4 Stars: 7
3 Stars: 16
2 Stars: 6
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " i normally like his writing but just couldn't get into this story. got bored and ended it after about 1/3 of the way thru. "

    — Jeanne, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good story continuation of the terrorist attack that Paul Madriani quashed. "

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

    " Excellent plot and internal dialogue - a very strong four star read "

    — Edward, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Much more realistic, yet a real thriller. Enjoyed the fast pace and unexpected plot connections. "

    — Linda, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Loved Madriani series until the Liquida guy came along. Lost all of the courtroom drama and became generic "

    — Bill, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty exciting Paul Madiani novel. This one ends with a bang and a cliff-hanger. "

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

    " For Paul madriani fans, this was a good one! "

    — Ross, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the first Martini novel that I have read. It held me enough to try another. "

    — Opa, 10/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good mystery--I even had to go back and read the beginning to connect all the dots! I am going to look for other mysteries by Martini. "

    — Kriscrowe, 9/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " of MB 5/2011 Std 5/31/2011, finis 6/2/2011 "

    — Amos, 8/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really liked the story line, but the dialog was really goofy. That spoiled it for me. "

    — Patty, 8/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Don't like the turn in the books. Where is the legal thriller??? Stop trying to compete with the Bourne books. Won't read the next. "

    — Naomi, 8/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Like other authors nowadays this is a cliffhanger ending. There is also no long drawn out courtroom saga. "

    — Burt, 7/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " tedious.... trite..... labored..... was hoping for a Grisham substitute, but this is not it.... got half way through and quit.... "

    — Terry, 6/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Moderately entertaining. Certainly no Tom Clancy and the character development is shallow, but passable in a pinch. "

    — Terri, 2/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The ending left me wondering...waiting for the next in the series... "

    — Mary, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " He's done better. Get away from the terrorist "kick". "

    — Al, 7/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as his other Madriani books. Good story about illegal arms dealing. "

    — Rene, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Paul Madriani saved San Diego from a nuclear attack in Guardian of Lies, now he has to escape from a crazed Mexican killer in order to track down the newest terrorist in DC. I hate the ending!!! "

    — Connie, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " They end the book with a killer going after the main charecter's daughter. I'd be really ticked if I hadn't picked the next book up at the library already. "

    — Tom, 3/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " scary, technology & the myriad of ways any crazy w/an internet connection & cash can plan to kill a lot of innocent peopla "

    — Pam, 3/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not his best. This story line is still okay, but getting tiresome. "

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

    " Prettu good. Ends with a cliff-hanger or two, so there must be another book in the series coming out. "

    — Anne, 2/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite Steve Martini. A little to technical. A slow read. "

    — Gretchen, 1/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good, but my first Steve Martini novel. It was a bit hard to really get into at first probably due to not reading the book that preceded it, Guardian of Lies. The ending doesn't really wrap things up. Is there another novel on its way? "

    — Walt, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am a big fan of Paul Madriani and was really anticipating a thrilling story, but I'd have to say that this story dragged on. It didn't seem to reach the excitement that I was looking for out of Martini. A decent read and fascinating story, but just not as good as I thought it would be. "

    — Brandon, 1/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Took a little while to get into but once it grabbed me I could not put it down! "

    — Elizabeth, 1/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " i normally like his writing but just couldn't get into this story. got bored and ended it after about 1/3 of the way thru. "

    — Jeanne, 12/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Because I like Martini, I liked this ... though it's unquestionably formulaic. The bad guys were bad; the surprise target was evil -- but it isn't really creative fiction, now is it? "

    — Phil, 12/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty exciting Paul Madiani novel. This one ends with a bang and a cliff-hanger. "

    — Kathy, 10/25/2010

About Steve Martini

Steve Martini was born in San Francisco and grew up in Southern California. An honors graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, he worked as a newspaper reporter in Los Angeles and as a correspondent at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, specializing in legal issues. After obtaining his law degree, he appeared in state and federal courts; he also served as special counsel to the California Victims of Violent Crime Program. His first novel, Compelling Evidence, was published in 1992 and became a bestseller. He has gone on to write a number of other books, including The Trader of Secrets, Guardian of Lies, The List, The Judge, and Prime Witness, among others. He currently resides in the Pacific Northwest.

About Dan Woren

Dan Woren is an American voice actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has worked extensively in animation, video games, and feature films. He is best known for his many roles in anime productions such as Bleach and as the voice of Sub-Zero in the video game Mortal Kombat.