Preview

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Miracle Man

By: William R. Leibowitz
Narrated by: Tracy Thibodeaux
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $27.97

Buy for $27.97

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

The victim of an unspeakable crime, an infant rises to become a new type of superhero. Unlike any that have come before him, he is not a fanciful creation of animators; he is real. So begins the saga of Robert James Austin, the greatest genius in human history. But where did his extraordinary intelligence come from, and why do so many want to destroy him?

Aided by two exceptional women, one of whom will become his unlikely lover, Austin struggles against abandonment and betrayal. But the forces that oppose him are more powerful than even he can understand. Robert James Austin is revered by many and reviled by some. But none can doubt that he is remarkable.

©2014 William R. Leibowitz (P)2015 Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Critic reviews

"To call this novel a 'medical thriller' would be to do it an injustice. Miracle Man is about miracles, motivations, and the ability to withstand moral and ethical temptations against all odds. Readers are treated to a plot with many twists and turns: it holds intrigue, describes compulsions and diversions, and paints a powerful picture of the search for privacy, as much as meaning. This gripping novel of psychological tension is a pick for any who want high octane action and emotionally-charged reading right up to an unexpected, gripping conclusion." ( Midwest Book Review)

What listeners say about Miracle Man

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    48
  • 4 Stars
    18
  • 3 Stars
    19
  • 2 Stars
    10
  • 1 Stars
    6
Performance
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    36
  • 4 Stars
    27
  • 3 Stars
    11
  • 2 Stars
    9
  • 1 Stars
    8
Story
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    46
  • 4 Stars
    17
  • 3 Stars
    13
  • 2 Stars
    10
  • 1 Stars
    7

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Miracle Gives a Lot to Ponder

I really liked this story and it kept me very engaged although it slowed a bit in the middle. It makes you think about many issues such as good and evil, purpose for life and purpose in suffering. Definitely worth hearing!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

What a great book. Impossible to put down.

Would you consider the audio edition of Miracle Man to be better than the print version?

No idea which is better but the audible version is really good.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Could not stop listening.

What about Tracy Thibodeaux’s performance did you like?

The story moved along at a fast pace and the narration was a pleasure to listen to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

From the very beginning I was hooked. Surprised because this seems to be the author's first book. He hit a home run for sure.

Any additional comments?

Take a chance and listen! I'm glad I did.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

good suspense

liked the momentum of this book. intersting story line. kept me engaged for over a week. the ending was abrupt but unexpected.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great Listen

One of my favorite. I read it years ago. Listened to it on the road to get ready to read the sequel.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

Great premise.

Premise was interesting but characters way too shallow. Especially the women. From the strippers to Christina, empty placeholders.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Just OK

Every thing about this book was just OK.
The story was a little bit like fairy tale . The ending sucked.

The narrator did an ok job.


Ok? Ok

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Narrator can make or break a story

Miracle Man is a first novel for Leibowitz and perhaps reads better than it comes across orally. Then narrator voice works until other voices are required and that is when everything falls apart. The women and the head of the CIA all sound like Barney Fife. It does not do any good to describe the romantic interest as beautiful beyond belief with a staggering IQ only to give her a voice that fails to convey those qualities. This is the second book I have ordered where the narrator undermined the author.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

So beautifully written.

I was hooked from the beginning. The story was a nice break from my usual murder novels but there was still plenty of suspense. Bought the next book the minute I finished.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Didn't like narrator

I found the voice of this reader too monotone. I felt like I was listening to a sportscaster for some reason. It just did not resonate with me. The book was just okay.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Good story narration not so much

Narrator had a great voice UNTIL he read roles. His acting was poor, he made the heavies all sound like dumb southern boys and pitched his voice up high for the women's voices. Not good, it did effect my enjoyment of this book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!