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It's a new beginning for bodyguard Atticus Kodiak. Dead to the world, no longer hunted, he has lived with his common-law wife Alena for more than a year in a small town in the Republic of Georgia. But when their new neighbors are brutally murdered, leaving behind their son, it falls to Atticus to rescue him. To do so, he must enter a web that takes him from Russia to Istanbul and that stretches from Dubai to Las Vegas. But what troubles Atticus the most is that Alena—once one of the world's most dangerous assassins and a woman who fears nothing—is clearly terrified of what he's uncovered. And as Atticus gets closer to learning why, the closer he gets to destroying the life they have made, and each other.
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"Rucka does his research, and that's one of the things that gives his Atticus Kodiak books such appeal for me. Whether he's explaining how ricochet trajectories work (bullets behave weirdly) or, as in this book, detailing the horrors of the current trade in human beings (often for sex, but other kinds of slavery as well), he delivers the data with a swift authority that never yitches up the telling of his story. Which is to say: He's good and underappreciated. Clearly not everyone's cup of tea, but if you like this sort of thing, Rucka is aces."
— Michael (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Fans who have come to expect a nonstop thrill ride with a topical angle won't be disappointed.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“As the story unfolds in the first person, narrator Jonathan Davis does a masterful job engaging listeners in a dangerous chase from Istanbul to Dubai to Amsterdam, and finally to Las Vegas. His phrasing, pace, and intonations provide the listener with an intimate performance. Davis covers it all—gritty emotion, menacing multinational characters, and a thrilling chase—with a first-rate performance.”
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“Rucka has created a classic character: we are emotionally invested in Atticus and his fate. A fine installment in a terrific series.”
— Booklist
Awards
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A 2010 Barry Award Nominee for Best Thriller
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
Walking Dead Listener Reviews
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" The (supposed) final book in the Kodiak series. I wont spoil anything, but suffice it to say the story itself is strong enough to overcome the fact that it doesn't bring much new to the series. "
— Joey, 2/16/2014 -
" Loved it ....the story is fiction but true and sad. "
— Tami, 12/31/2013 -
" So nice to catch up with Atticus and Alena again. Even if I do read Mr. Rucka's books too fast. I tried to slow this one down between quilting and knitting, but it was difficult! "
— Becky, 12/24/2013 -
" okay, NOW Atticus Kodiak and I are done. "
— keri., 12/19/2013 -
" I have to say that this was a page turner -- a difficult subject, but Rucka kept compelling me to read 'just one more chapter.' "
— Mary, 12/8/2013 -
" Good book and a great author. I discovered Greg Rucka three years ago and have enjoyed every book he has written. "
— Patti, 3/29/2013 -
" As usual, I love Rucka's work. All of his characters are three-dimensional, his plots unwind like a watchspring, and the details are amazing. I love this guy's stuff. "
— Sigrid, 3/12/2013 -
" A great read for a lazy weekend. I can't believe these haven't been turned into a film yet. "
— Jorge, 3/9/2013 -
" Probably the best of the "Post Bodyguard" era Atticus Kodiak, and unlike the last one, it actually has characters from the earlier portions of the series (y'know, those that are still alive). Lots of cool action, great writing and a subject matter that keeps things tense and horrifying. "
— Thacher, 9/24/2012 -
" A fine update to the Atticus Kodiak series, but the human trafficking story is grim. Not for the faint of heart. "
— Anne, 10/22/2011 -
" An excellent end to my favorite series. If you haven't read the Atticus Kodiak books you're missing out. "
— Nancy, 9/9/2011 -
" Excellent tale of one man's journey to save a young girl from sex trafficking. One of Rucka's best efforts. "
— Marc, 6/5/2011 -
" An easy summer read. Simple characters, straight-forward plot, enough action and suspense to keep the pages turning. "
— Peter, 2/8/2011 -
" Excellent tale of one man's journey to save a young girl from sex trafficking. One of Rucka's best efforts. "
— Marc, 11/10/2010 -
" An easy summer read. Simple characters, straight-forward plot, enough action and suspense to keep the pages turning. "
— Peter, 5/30/2010 -
" One of the better Atticus Kodiak novels. The pacing of this one seemed perfect and that action and setbacks worked well. Be warned though, the plot of the book, while well done, is a harsh subject. <br/> <br/>Still if you've liked any of Rucka's previous work, then this should be read. "
— Erik, 5/11/2010 -
" A great read for a lazy weekend. I can't believe these haven't been turned into a film yet. "
— Jorge, 4/30/2010 -
" A fine update to the Atticus Kodiak series, but the human trafficking story is grim. Not for the faint of heart. "
— Anne, 8/16/2009 -
" Good book and a great author. I discovered Greg Rucka three years ago and have enjoyed every book he has written. "
— Patti, 7/14/2009 -
" An excellent end to my favorite series. If you haven't read the Atticus Kodiak books you're missing out. "
— Nancy, 5/12/2009 -
" Probably the best of the "Post Bodyguard" era Atticus Kodiak, and unlike the last one, it actually has characters from the earlier portions of the series (y'know, those that are still alive). Lots of cool action, great writing and a subject matter that keeps things tense and horrifying. "
— Thacher, 4/24/2009
About Greg Rucka
Greg Rucka is the New York Times bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the Atticus Kodiak and Tara Chace series, and has won multiple Eisner Awards for his graphic novels. He has also been a contributing writer for DC Comics and an active participant in the Batman series of titles. Born and raised in California, Rucka currently resides in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and children.
About Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis has been inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. A three-time recipient and fourteen-time nominee of the Audie Award, he has earned accolades for his narration from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the American Library Association, Booklist, the Audio Publishers Association, AudioFile magazine, and USA Today. He has narrated a variety of bestsellers and award-winners for top publishing houses. He also narrated over forty titles of the Star Wars franchise for Lucasfilm Ltd./PRH Audio, including several iconic movie tie-ins, has participated with Star Wars Celebration, and has built a significant fan base. His work as a narrator includes films and programming for National Geographic Television, NOVA, PBS, VH1, and Francis Ford Coppola. He grew up in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.