Wake Up Dead: A Thriller Audiobook

" This book started out strong, a vivid, tough noir story, following several potentially interesting characters. But the multitude of characters, all unlikable, began to slow the story down and I had to struggle through the middle section. But then it picked up again at the end and delivered on it's excellent noir beginnings. "

" This South African set crime novel is one of the most violent and brutal I've ever read. While none of the characters are really sympathetic, Smith's well paced writing style makes it a compelling read. "

" could be the highest 'body count' in any book i've ever read. then again, if the title is 'wake up dead' this makes sense. despite this it was quite well written and read as plausible. looking forward to #3. "

" It made my skin crawl. Roger Smith has an amazing ability to capture the essence of the bad characters. It was a great page turner and I enjoyed each and every character. Such a talented author ... I am a fan. "

" A real South African shoot-em-up. Set in Cape Town, our spring destination. Either I am used to the violence or the writing was not as strong, but I did not have to read the ending while in the middle of the book, as I did MIXED BLOOD. It sure makes gang wars real. "

" If you like your prose gritty, check out RS, noir with a South African spin. Fans of Dutch Leonard will not be disappointed. "

" not for the squeamish, this action-packed thriller is set in Cape Town, South Africa. "

" enjoyed Mixed Blood more but still a good red. "

" It is a ride, but a bit over the top? "

" "A Thriller" is right--I had a hard time putting this book down. Full of action and characters who seemed to come to life. I'll look for more by this author. "

" this could have been really good. character development was mediocre. hard to like any of them. "

" Sleek, deftly plotted, absolutely wonderful noir. "

" Amaaaaaazing read! At last some gripping South African reading. "

" I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you wondering whats going to happen. "

" started as a strong noir, ended as a kind of silly thriller. "

" One helluva ride through gangland Cape Town, an unforgiving tale of losers and occasional winners. Recommended for those who like their action pacey and racey. This is in your face storytelling. A page turner. "

" not for the squeamish, this action-packed thriller is set in Cape Town, South Africa. "

" Sleek, deftly plotted, absolutely wonderful noir. "

" It is a ride, but a bit over the top? "

" Definitely not a travel ad for Capetown. Cops, gangs and an ex-model from Florida get caught up in a lot of blood in a landscape that seems more apocalyptic than real. If you like Pelecanos, you'll probably like this. "

" started as a strong noir, ended as a kind of silly thriller. "

" could be the highest 'body count' in any book i've ever read. then again, if the title is 'wake up dead' this makes sense. despite this it was quite well written and read as plausible. looking forward to #3. "

" "A Thriller" is right--I had a hard time putting this book down. Full of action and characters who seemed to come to life. I'll look for more by this author. "

" I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you wondering whats going to happen. "