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Read By: Armand Schultz Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Scot Harvath Series Release Date: June 2009 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743579322

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

5

Longest Chapter Length:

73:40 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

68:49 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

71:26 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

41

Publisher Description

From #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Brad Thor, comes the white-knuckled thriller The Apostle.

A new administration and a new approach to dealing with America’s enemies have left covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath without a job. But when American doctor Julia Gallo is kidnapped in Afghanistan, the terms of her ransom leave the president with only one course of action.

In a dangerous assignment that the United States government will deny any knowledge of, Scot Harvath must secretly infiltrate Kabul’s notorious Policharki Prison and free the man the kidnappers demand as ransom—al-Qaeda mastermind Mustafa Khan.

But when Harvath arrives, he quickly learns that there is more to the kidnapping than anyone dares to admit. And as the subterfuge is laid bare, Harvath must examine his own career of hunting down and killing terrorists, and ask himself if he has what it takes to help one of the world’s worst go free.

Brimming with the kind of ripped-from-the-headlines authenticity Brad Thor’s internationally bestselling novels are known for, The Apostle doubles down on the blockbuster success of The Last Patriot and reaffirms Thor’s status as the master of the political thriller.

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"A very good action thriller novel. I had not previously read any work by Brad Thor so I was impressed by this story. My son (US Marine) was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan so for me, it held special significance to gain more insight into the people, geography and culture."

— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Narrator Armand Schultz brings some much-needed humanity to this story of wisecracking tough guys and endless inventories of high-tech weaponry. He clearly delineates each member of a privately funded group of professionals sent in to extract the prisoner. Bringing the covert soldiers alive as individuals, Schultz gives them dimension and maintains listeners’ interest.” 

    — AudioFile

The Apostle Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.40625 out of 53.40625 out of 53.40625 out of 53.40625 out of 53.40625 out of 5 (3.41)
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4 Stars: 13
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an exciting thriller that had some interesting history on the muslim. "

    — Opa, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good thriller set in afghan "

    — Keith, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this was a good glimpse into the conflict in the middle east, obviously fictional, but I enjoyed it. "

    — Beth, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this Horvath novel. Brad Thor is giving Vince Flynn a run for his money. "

    — Dugger, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun and brainless. Unauthorized covert ops in Afghanistan? Yes please! "

    — Denise, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the description of Afghan life. That was an eye opener. For some reason, this novel was missing something...I don't know what...but it wasn't quite the same as the other books in the series. "

    — Bernard, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " He is a good author, but it seems like many of his books have the same backdrop and similar storylines. I'm hoping to see something different from his next release. "

    — Linda, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Classic tough guy ex-marine kicks butt in Afganastan on a special assignment. A little too classic for me but a fun read. "

    — Steve, 11/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty typical of all his books, assassins, terrorists, spys, butt-kicking. I liked it. "

    — Daniel, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " After waiting for the release of Brad Thor's new book to complete the Scott Harvath series, I found myself very disappointed. Brads first novels are the best and I don't see him progressing in his writing. "

    — Dave, 10/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " intrigue, fast paced and interesting novel "

    — Prue, 9/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another one into my "brain candy" category. Quick read, will probably be one I pick up in a couple of years and ask myself if I've read this before. Definite good guys and bad guys thriller. "

    — Lawrence, 7/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " topic was right on - who ever has the cash will win Afghanistan "

    — Patti, 7/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good thriller - - a fast read - - story keeps moving "

    — Judy, 5/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Was overall quite solid, but lacking in the 24-style action the series is known for. Also, the last 50 pages were way too much of a blur, like he was rushing to meet a set page count or something. I need to go back and check out the older ones "

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

    " Why aren't these books made into movies??? "

    — Ms, 1/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An easy thriller read, but I learned something about the people and culture of Afghanistan along the way. "

    — marsha, 5/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My first reading of Brad Thor's books. A good read for those who enjoy current even international thrillers. "

    — Larry, 1/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I've read all his Scot Harvath books. This is definitely not among the best. Should consider losing Tracy, Harvath's GF. "

    — David, 1/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " He hasw become a reliable writer, although more to the plot would improve the story. "

    — Ian, 8/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Definately my favorite Scot Harvath book "

    — Sean, 6/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Boring!! Too slow. Too much irrevelent detail!! "

    — La, 6/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Audio Book. I could read more about Scott Harvath books. It was entertaining enough. "

    — Jake, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Usually I really enjoy Brad Thor's tales of agent Scott Harvath, but this one was not my favorite. It was entertaining, but I felt like he started to develop some characters and then just left me hanging. Some of the sub-plots felt like filler instead of something that moved the story forward. "

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

    " I liked Stella Rimington much better...sorry Brad Thor! "

    — SueDella, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting insight into military and non-military in Afghanistan. Shows how the people are split. Yes, all with the background of a fictional kidnapping/ransom case. Extra twists come with the political fallout. Enjoy! "

    — Cheryl, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I believe this is the 3rd Brad Thor I have read. I will read more. Very contemporary, very plausible storyline, very easy to see how this could actually occur in today's corrupt political climate. Billed as a "political thriller," it fits the bill! "

    — Patrick, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not up to his other books. The sub-plot with the President was almost an aside and he wrapped it up almost as an after-thought. Disappointing. "

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

    " Always nice to have the good guys win. Lots of interesting geographic info about the war front. "

    — Deby, 4/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Apostle-- Brad Thor Continuing to enjoy this author's style and characters. "

    — Emily, 3/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another good read from this author. His books are always well written and keep the reader turning the pages to find out what will happen next. I am anticipating the reading of his next book. "

    — Tommy, 2/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A rich woman's daughter is kidnapped and must be exchanged for a terrorist held by Afghanistan. Scott Horvath has to go in and kidnap the terrorist to make the exchange happen. Good story, action and outcome. "

    — Pat, 2/15/2011

About Brad Thor

Brad Thor is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two thrillers, including Near Dark, one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of the Year; Backlash, nominated for the Barry Award for Best Thriller of the Year; The Last Patriot, nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers association; and Blowback, one of NPR’s “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time.” Visit his website at BradThor.com and follow him on Facebook at Facebook.com/BradThorOfficial and on Twitter @BradThor.

About Armand Schultz

Armand Schultz, actor and audiobook narrator, has appeared on Broadway in The Herbal Bed, A View from the Bridge, and The Secret Rapture. He has performed extensively with the New York Shakespeare Festival and has been seen off Broadway in the award-winning Stuff Happens at the Public Theatre in New York City. His films include Vanilla Sky and Malcolm X.