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The Escape

John Puller, Book 3

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The Escape

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
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About this listen

The third title in the John Puller series to follow Zero Day and The Forgotten. Military CID investigator, John Puller, has returned from his latest case in Florida to learn that his brother, Bobby, on death row at Leavenworth Military Prison for national security crimes, has escaped.

Preliminary investigations show that he may have had help in his breakout. Now he's on the run, and in disguise, and he's the military's number-one target. John Puller has a dilemma. Which comes first, loyalty to his country or to his brother? Bobby has state secrets that certain people will literally kill for. But blood is thicker than water, and the brothers are close although even John does not know for sure what Bobby really did for the government, nor if he's even guilty of his crimes. It becomes swiftly apparent, however, that Bobby's role was powerful and far-reaching. With the help of John's long-time friend and colleague, General Julie Carson, both brothers move closer to the truth from their opposing directions. And this case puts John Puller in a place he thought he'd never be, on the other side of the law, where even his skills as an investigator, and his strength as a fighter, might not be enough to save him. And his brother.

©2014 David Baldacci (P)2014 Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Military Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Crime Thriller Exciting

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Enjoyed this but was overall seriously marred by male narrator's voice, it almost sounded as though he was drunk! particularly as the female was crystal clear.
If the same narrator pops up elsewhere it is unlikely I would purchase the book.

Male narrator difficult listening.

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if you like the Puller books you will love this one. lots of things fall into place.

Best Puller book yet

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Great story with excellent narration, can't wait for the next installment. One of the best books I have listened to.

Excellent

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I really enjoyed this one. Great twists and turns throughout and the family emotions added an extra dimension. Looking forward to book 4

Another good story by Mr Baldacci

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Would you listen to The Escape again? Why?

Yes. Who do you trust when everyone's against you?

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship between the brothers

Which character – as performed by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy – was your favourite?

Definitely John Puller.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I just enjoyed the whole book. The storyline was believable and so well performed.

Any additional comments?

I love David Baldacci and all his characters. Can't wait for his next thriller. One of the best authors around.

Another Baldacci success

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