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Now a Netflix film starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas

The first Gray Man novel from number one New York Times best-selling author Mark Greaney.

To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always.

But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. In their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness.

But Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there’s no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive....

Get ready for white-knuckled listening. Greaney's debut novel introduces the enigmatic and elusive Court Gentry, a former CIA operative and a legendary hired gun. With a terrifying ability to vaporize targets and a strict moral code, he stalks the gray margins of the world, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible, then fading away. When his government and former employers turn on him, there is no safehouse to run to, no way to lie low. In a constant state of escape and pursuit, Gentry tears through the Middle East and Europe in a riveting life-or-death race against time.

©2009 Mark Greaney (P)2010 Audible, Inc.
Espionage Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Exciting Fiction Superhero Suspense Fantasy Mystery

Critic reviews

"Through the carnage, Gentry remains an intriguing protagonist with his own moral code. Comparisons will be made to Jason Bourne, but the Gray Man is his own character. The ending screams for a sequel, but it will be difficult to maintain the intensity level of this impressive debut." ( Booklist)
"Hard, fast, and unflinching – exactly what a thriller should be." (Lee Child)
"Bourne for the new millennium." (James Rollins)
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And it's plain but OK. Good listen and hero is typical of this genre. If you like this tale there's a worthwhile bonus at the end, I intend to buy the next listen in the series.

My first listen by this author

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Where does The Gray Man rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

somewhere in the middle

Has The Gray Man put you off other books in this genre?

No

What aspect of Jay Snyder’s performance might you have changed?

None, he did an admirable job and I shouldn't laugh at the american for his pronunciation of Peugeot (poojo) or Citroen or, indeed, aluminium!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no

Any additional comments?

This book was a bit far fetched but overall it was entertaining. A bit like a Jason Statham film, you kind of know what you're getting but it jogs merrily along.

Far fetched, but fun!

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Story is okay, although not very believable. But felt it was spoiled by the absolutely awful accents of the narrator. He has quite a good voice generally, but he should not attempt Scottish or French accents. Also not helped by some very peculiar pronunciations - if you are going to read something out loud with unfamiliar words, at least learn how to say, for example, "Citreon". I found this really off-putting.

Narration not great

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read agent in place (recommended) then found it was part of a series of grey man books so tried from the start by listening to this and couldn't stop listening once started.

excellent book

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Great storyline. Mark Creaney puts together a great novel. Great action all round. More books Mark

Creaney cracks it.

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