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Billy Summers
- Narrated by: Paul Sparks
- Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins
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Billy Summers is Stephen King's gripping and compelling novel about a contract killer, an ex-marine, with one last payday to earn before he retires.... Once again, King sets his storytelling talent on a new path with this epic new thriller.
From legendary storyteller and number one best-selling author Stephen King, whose ‘restless imagination is a power that cannot be contained’ (The New York Times Book Review), comes a thrilling new novel about a good guy in a bad job.
Billy Summers is a man in a room with a gun. He’s a killer for hire and the best in the business. But he’ll do the job only if the target is a truly bad guy. And now Billy wants out. But first there is one last hit. Billy is among the best snipers in the world, a decorated Iraq war vet, a Houdini when it comes to vanishing after the job is done. So what could possibly go wrong?
How about everything.
This spectacular can’t-put-it-down novel is part war story, part love letter to small-town America and the people who live there, and it features one of the most compelling and surprising duos in King fiction, who set out to avenge the crimes of an extraordinarily evil man. It’s about love, luck, fate, and a complex hero with one last shot at redemption.
You won’t put this story down, and you won’t forget Billy.
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"One of the great storytellers of our time." (Guardian)
"America’s greatest living novelist." (Lee Child)
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- Mr E Mortimore
- 04-08-21
Steve - you nailed it!
I have read and listened to most of Stephen King’s titles. Billy Summers is absolutely mesmerising. It quickly draws you in until you’re unable to leave this brilliantly crafted world. If you enjoy Mr. King’s work, you’ll love this. If you’re unfamiliar with Stephen King, you’ll be hooked from the first paragraph. The narration by Paul Sparks is truly exceptional and a real tour de force - congratulations Paul, what a mighty performance!
Billy Summers - a masterclass Steve. All I can say is thank you
Billy Summers - if you have your sights on a download, aim for this title
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-02-23
I am glad I listened
This book was awesome!! I couldn’t put it down. I was completely invested in the characters from the start. The collaboration was on point. Loved how the story was told from various perspectives and bounced back and forth in time.
also audibledealscom has 4 buck credit
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- scrib
- 11-08-21
Unbelievably sexist, disappointing form
Gratuitous graphic description of a raped teenagers body. Repeated persistent chauvinism. This long time King fan is very disappointed. Ruined an otherwise decent yarn.
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- Miss
- 11-08-21
There is so much wrong with this novel.
King’s craft is apparent but it is as tired and Flat as his characters. And the misogyny…! This is pretty grotesque – an old man’s wet dream. Just no.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-08-21
Disappointing
Not the usual SK type of book, a thriller not a horror type. I found 70% of it quite boring. The narrator didn't help either he spoke too fast and in several places his voice dropped and you could hardly hear what he was saying. All in all I would say SK stick to what you are best at
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- crochetdiva
- 05-08-21
A superb book!
I really enjoyed this latest book fro. Stephen King. The story flows along nicely, with lots of action going on. it is written in King's inimitable style, and brilliantly narrated.
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- Augis
- 11-08-21
Slow burner...
And it's OK. But the freaking narrator just puts me to sleep in 15-30 minutes. Flat, boring, annoying voice.
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- Zsuzsanna Pragai
- 11-08-21
Brilliant
Loved this book from start to finish, real characters, zero supernatural, just perfect. Hoped to enjoy it for some time, usually listening on long walks with the dogs but couldn’t stop, so finished in 2 days. Addictive
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- Jody
- 11-08-21
Master Of All He Portrays.
Gripping and thrilling
Mr King has proved yet again he understands the human psyche in all its forms.
Wonderful story.
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- Les Ross
- 10-08-21
Stephen King - just topped his best
I loved the experience of hearing this book. I can recommend it. It’s superb. Stephen King he never disappointed me with the stories he writes. When he comes with work like this, I’m astonished by his talent.
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- Gireesh
- 23-08-21
Exceptional. In terms of story and narration.
There has been some disappointment concerning Mr. Stephen King’s recent books being so far removed from his earlier work. This and the mentions of a certain president sure do tile up people. I’d prefer to say his books were always about people. Sometimes people in scary situations. But always about people. My humble opinion, this was a gripping read. Like a turn of a screw, it gets tighter and tighter. The protagonist seems poorly fleshed out even with the insight into his thoughts. However his thoughts about the other characters is phenomenal. The voice work really complimented the story. Just couldn’t stop listening till the story ended. And was left with the feeling the story ended too soon.
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- Gordon
- 16-12-22
Jeez, that was good
I love Stephen King. Everything I've read of his, which by now is getting to be a lot, I've enjoyed. Some more than others, sure, but I like em am. That said, I know I'm in the minority among King fans, though, when I say that I generally prefer his less scary and less supernatural stories. I like those too, of course. Especially The Dark Tower. But I especially love the way he writes about humans in the real world. And this story is deeply human. And it's an amazing insight to all aspects of the human condition. Plus, it's just a fun, if sometimes emotionally wrenching, story. I really loved it. And the narrator was great. 9.25/10
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- Anonymous User
- 13-12-22
Amazing work by both author and narrator
Already expected this to be great as it’s from Stephen King. But the narrator is deserves equal if not more credit with just the amazing performance. I was so entertained by the voice acting for Marge!
As for the book, pace was great. Top notch narration makes you engrossed, definitely. But that’s to be expected from most of Stephen King’s work. The book within a book, a writer writing about a writer, adds an enjoyable layer to the story.
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- JJ
- 16-08-21
Wouldn’t change a thing.
I’m a fan from way back but this is going on the list as one of my favourite SK books. It has everything I love about his work, fully rounded characters who you cannot help but feel something for, complex stories within stories that often span years and a plot with little to no holes. The narration too is flawless. I loved it.
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- Susan Kruger
- 07-08-21
WOW!
Definitely one of the best books I have ever read! I never wanted it to end!
I am going to listen to it again.
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- Dorn
- 11-11-23
Billy Summers
I’m a Steven King fan but I don’t like all his books - this one is up there with ‘The Shining’,my favourite.
I hope you get to read it too
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- sally earl
- 01-10-23
How does he do it !!!!!!
I have never read a Steven king book I didn’t love ,and this is no exception. I just didn’t want it to end. The story grabs you from the start and the narration was superb. I’m afraid Mr king has ruined my reading pleasure of other authors now. Still I am in the enviable position of not having read all his books yet and when I have I’ll start again.
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- Lee-Anne
- 28-07-22
Great characters
Loved the story between the 2 main characters. Glad it was only a friendship and nothing too sexual.
Different ending to what I thought it would be.
Narrator drove me crazy at times, his voice was strong then went down to inaudible. I mean really low. I’m not sure what he was thinking and hope he listened to himself. I listened in the car so missed a few good words and ends of sentences.
Overall a good listen from one of my fave authors.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-06-22
Stunning
This is quite possibly the best audio book. I've listened to. The narrator deserves a special mention for an outstanding performance. The story is gripping, moving and almost impossible to put down.
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- Sun Tzu
- 06-03-22
Thoroughly enjoyed
Really enjoyed this crime novel by SK. The style and story kept my fractured attention throughout. The atmosphere reminded me somewhat of TV shows like Dexter and Ozark. The narration was excellent and reminded me of the young Clint Eastwood. Rare, absorbing high quality fiction. Many thanks, Mr King.
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