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(3.02) - 258 listener ratings
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In Aspen, Colorado, a pop star and her entourage are brutally murdered in their luxury chalet. The lead assassin, ex-Navy SEAL Cyril Landry, has no qualms about carrying out his mission until the instant before he kills the young star—an intense, shared moment that will ultimately drive him to find out why these people had to die. Landry transforms from mercenary to hunter as he delves into the depths of The Shop, the shadowy organization that has hired him to execute people across the country.
Thousands of miles away, in a seedy motel in Gardenia, Florida, a local police chief is found shot to death. The scene has all the signs of a romantic rendezvous gone wrong, but Detective Jolie Burke isn’t so sure. As she digs for clues, the tangled threads of evidence lead to a disturbing place: Indigo, the lush tropical estate of the powerful Haddox clan and home of US Attorney General Franklin Haddox. As Jolie continues to pursue the truth, she quickly discovers that Haddox will do anything to protect his country’s ugly secrets—even kill.
Landry’s quest to uncover The Shop’s motives throws him into the dark currents of Jolie’s investigation, and they find themselves working together as an unlikely duo: a cop and a killer, joining forces to expose a shocking conspiracy that ascends to the highest offices in the land.
Intricate and fast-paced, The Shop is a breathtaking thriller in the vein of Nelson DeMille and David Baldacci.
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"So many thrillers nowadays seem to have the same premise, with nothing new to set it apart from the pack. Not so with J Carson Black's THE SHOP. Even the title hints at intrigue and something out of the ordinary. I've read all of this author's novels, and each one demonstrates her skill for the craft by way of extensive research, character development, prose that sings, and thought-provoking plots that stay with you long after you read The End. Black is truly a master at writing police procedurals and high-concept novels. They just get better and better. Once you've sampled one, you won't be able to stop there."
— Carol (5 out of 5 stars)
The Shop Listener Reviews
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" Book held my interest to the end. People who don't like a sympathetic killer might not like it. "
— Cheryl, 2/8/2014 -
" Ehh. Pretty run of the mill crime drama thriller. easy, thoughtless read. "
— David, 1/27/2014 -
" Really good suspense and story line. Unusual twists that kept it compelling. "
— Deidre, 1/15/2014 -
" This was a really interesting book. It is a murder mystery and has many twists and turns. I recommend it. "
— Ruth, 1/11/2014 -
" Rather muddled in places and a rather unsatisfactory ending. "
— Stephen, 1/11/2014 -
" Couldn't keep the story straight and wasn't keeping me interested enough to try. "
— Kelly, 1/1/2014 -
" I liked this book. I'd read many criticisms that it was disjointed & inconclusive & didn't develop characters well, but I didn't find it so. Lots of mystery, action, suspense & it took you inside the characters' heads. "
— Jess, 12/23/2013 -
" Great book - super quick read and full of suspense. Not so much twists and turns (fairly predictable) but overall pretty good. "
— Danielle, 12/15/2013 -
" good story, but too obviously set up for a sequel. "
— Mary, 12/2/2013 -
" The author took quite a while setting the scene and introducing the characters, but once the story got moving it really moved! "
— Carolyn, 10/10/2013 -
" Good book. Good author. Keeps you reading. "
— Ruth, 8/11/2013 -
" Good plot. Good, not a great write. "
— Kenny, 7/3/2013 -
" A quick thriller read. I found myself not really caring about any of the characters. "
— Ben, 5/16/2013 -
" I'm realizing that when I get a Kindle book for super cheap, I should expect it to be a solid three stars. This one held my interest well enough! "
— Lindsay, 5/10/2013 -
" It was an ok book. I wanted to find out what happened to the main characters, so I couldn't put it down. The premise of the story just didn't seem to be plausible. "
— Delmer, 2/17/2013 -
" My Step dad, who I share an amazon Kindle acct with, bought this book and I had read all of the books I'd purchased, so I thought, why not... and I am so glad I did! I enjoyed every minute of this action thriller! Thanks Weldon! "
— Sarah, 1/12/2013 -
" Nice little mystery that plays well into conspiracy theories. Compelling story, always moving forward, virtually no fluff. Well worth reading. "
— Jack, 9/6/2012 -
" Good story, but I wanted better character development! "
— Jennifer, 6/7/2012
About J. Carson Black
J. Carson Black is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of several books, including the Laura Cardinal crime fiction series. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Black has found inspiration for her writing in everything from real-life horrors to the headlines screaming today’s news.
About Donna Postel
Donna Postel, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is absolutely passionate about audiobooks and has narrated close to fifty titles across multiple genres, from memoir and biography to literary fiction, romance, mystery, and suspense. She uses her innate curiosity, talent, and decades of experience on stage and in the recording studio to bring books to life. When she’s not in the studio, she can be found down at the barn cleaning up after and occasionally riding horses.