
The Fix
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
3 months free
Buy for $19.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Alex Perlman
Star college quarterback, Colt Walker, has it all: good looks, brains, one of the best arms in the game, not to mention potential for the Heisman and a first round NFL draft pick, until he puts it all on the line as he slides into the ugly world of sports gambling....
College football referee, Frank Gastner, is a man stewing in his own misery, consumed by a drinking problem, heavy gambling debt, and heading into a nasty divorce....
Two emotionally wrought characters; their lives spin completely out of control - alcohol, lies, bookies, and mobsters - pushing them deeper into despair....
Until they are brought together on the football field, each hoping to resolve his own dilemma. But will they succeed?
©2014 Michael Balkind / Ryan Burr (P)2018 Michael Balkind / Ryan BurrListeners also enjoyed...




















Fun for us both to enjoy
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The story was pretty good, although predictable throughout. The one part of the story that wasn't predictable was the change in attitude and personality of the main character as the story progressed. Colt was bothered by inner turmoil due to his decisions but failed to do anything about it, which left me scratching my head. His mental weakness popping up whenever the circumstances weren't just perfect led me to wonder how a guy like this could have the mental skills to lead anyone, especially a high-ranking collegiate football team.
I would have enjoyed this story more if I liked the main character, which I did not. We are led to believe this guy has it all together, but a little adversity left Colt with the mental capacity of a child, not a grown man. The other character (Frank) that obviously had a weakness in gambling and drinking had a much more plausible emotional ride, and I sympathized with him more than the main character. I was rooting for Frank, not for Colt, which I believe is not the author's intention.
Once The Fix was set, the story blazed along wonderfully and ended well (although, again, predictable). The exposition was great, too. It was just the middle of the book that didn't match with the beginning and end, and while I understand why the author made those choices, it just didn't connect the story well.
The narration was good - just the right amount of character voicings that distinguished the dialogue and made the conversations believable.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Main character a dichotomy
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Casual Read
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
about.
The Narrator helps make the story come alive and gives the listener an entertaining experience.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review
A good story.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I enjoyed this book. If you're anticipating a football book, you're going to be sorely disappointed. This book more so revolves around gambling addiction, debt and one kids story of how easy it was to get into it and get hooked, as well as the repercussions that he faced when things didn't go so well. It was an entertaining, if not a tad bit predictable, listen. Regardless of whether I could see what was coming at the end for miles or not (I could), I still enjoyed the time that I spent listening and would recommend this book for someone who is intrigued by the summary, but again, understands that this ISN'T a football novel and is looking for a casual read that isn't going to make you think hard, just listen and enjoy.
Alex Perlman did a good job with the narration. I think his voice fit Colt's character well and he voiced well-developed, unique voices for the secondary character in the book as well. The book was read with a good amount of narration where appropriate and I would listen to more books narrated by Mr. Perlman in the future. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for an honest review.
Did you find this review helpful? If so, would you please take a moment and select the 'helpful' button below? Thanks so much!
A fun, enjoyable, easy listen...
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This review was given in trade for an honest and unbiased review.
Good mystery but bad Football story
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I refuse to spoil all of the amazing plot twists the reader faces when reading The Fix!!!
While the cover, and blurb, show that The Fix, leans towards a more athletic audience, anyone who loves a good story with many twists and turns, dynamic characters, and, of course, Syracuse, will find The Fix to be worthy of their time! The story, while fiction, sheds a valuable light on current issues and real potential, life-altering disasters college students (and anyone really) should look out for.
10/10
For the full review, visit: https://thetab.com/us/syracuse/2018/09/12/the-fix-a-novel-meant-to-be-read-by-orangemen-12387
Amazing Story
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
If you haven't gotten your feet wet with an audio book. This is a good one to start with. Both because the narrator is very good but also because as a first time user with audiobooks you get The Fix for free (if this offer is still available). Looking forward to listening to more books by Michael Balkind and hearing more narrating done by Alex Perlman.
Great First Book to Try on Audible
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The character development was spot on, everyone from the lead characters to the ones that really popped up we're realistic and came alive on the page.
Descriptions were attention grabbing and allowed me to picture everything happening in my head.
The dialogue came across as very natural, and the entire story felt like you could be taking place at a college somewhere right now.
The narrator didn't excellent job with the mail character voices, the female character voices were OK but not particularly realistic. The overall tone and Pace of the delivery worked well with the different tensions in different parts of the novel.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
Falling off a pedastall hurts...
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.