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A Small Town

By: Thomas Perry
Narrated by: Christina Delaine
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In A Small Town, 12 conspirators meticulously plan to throw open all the gates to the prison that contains them, so that more than a thousand convicts may escape and pour into the nearby small town. The newly freed prisoners rape, murder, and destroy the town - burning down homes and businesses. An immense search ensues, but the 12 who plotted it all get away.

After two years, all efforts by the local and federal police agencies have been in vain. The mayor and city attorney meet, and Leah Hawkins, a six-foot, two-inch former star basketball player and resident good cop, is placed on sabbatical so that she can tour the country learning advanced police procedures. The sabbatical is merely a ruse, however, as her real job is to track the infamous 12. And kill them.

Leah's mission takes her across the country, from Florida to New York, from California to an anti-government settlement deep in the Ozarks. Soon, the surviving fugitives realize what she is up to, and a race to kill or be killed ensues. Full of exhilarating twists and surprisingly resonant, A Small Town will sweep listeners along on Leah's quest for vengeance.

©2019 Thomas Perry (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
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Story lacked excitement and anticipation like earlier books. Last chapter was not needed or just missed the mark.

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This has to be made into a movie

Great story, great characters. Would make a great movie or better still a mini series.

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I loved this book. The story flowed smoothly and the author didn't insert extraneous descriptions. I also loved Leah's mission.

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Love it

A small town is a thoroughly entertaining book character rose very angry joy the story line It was a good list

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A revenge story

I am becomming a Thomas Perry fan. Another well written book that kept me reading. Small Town tragedy with a revenge theme. First recommendation for TP is Old Man, but this one is good too. Following a recent common theme there is a lot of "how to" description.

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Perry Doesn't Disappoint

Action... adventure... all mixed with the stink of gun smoke and smeared with GSR!!! As always, Perry is a craftsman and Cristina Delaine is the perfect actress to bring Perry's ensemble to life. I wish more male writers would allow for a female voice. But then, most male authors lack Perry's talent. Yeah, Perry tends to leap over-the-top, but that's entertainment.

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Loved this well written and developed story! Thomas Perry NAILS it!

Thomas Perry continues to amaze me with his creative story lines, and his well written and developed plot lines. I’m hooked. Please ask Mr. Perry to NEVER retire. He’s my favorite author ATM. Really enjoyed this listen. The narrator is perfect. I’m going to try some more of her books.

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The superhero cop

Great narration. Thomas Perry includes lots of details and interesting characters. You can’t go wrong.

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I couldn’t stop listening

Wow, fast paced action to say the least. Reminded me of The Butcher’s Boy (which I loved) in its unique story line.

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Great listen and story

I enjoyed this story and the orator. I recommend it to all mystery and suspense lovers. I will get mire audibles from thus author and performer.

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