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  • The Goodbye Man

  • A Colter Shaw Novel, Book 2
  • By: Jeffery Deaver
  • Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith
  • Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (600 ratings)

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The Goodbye Man

By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith
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Publisher's summary

In this twisty thriller from the New York Times best-selling master of suspense, reward-seeker Colter Shaw infiltrates a sinister cult after learning that the only way to get somebody out...is to go in.

In the wilderness of Washington State, expert tracker Colter Shaw has located two young men accused of a terrible hate crime. But when his pursuit takes a shocking and tragic turn, Shaw becomes desperate to discover what went so horribly wrong and if he is to blame.

Shaw's search for answers leads him to a shadowy organization that bills itself as a grief support group. But is it truly it a community that consoles the bereaved? Or a dangerous cult with a growing body count?

Undercover, Shaw joins the mysterious group, risking everything despite the fact that no reward is on offer. He soon finds that some people will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden...and to make sure that he or those close to him say "good-bye" forever.

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About the Creator - Jeffery Deaver

About the Creator

Jeffery Deaver is an international number-one bestselling author. His books are sold in 150 countries and have been translated into 25 languages. He has served two terms as president of Mystery Writers of America, and was recently named a Grand Master of MWA, whose ranks include Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, Mary Higgins Clark, and Walter Mosley.
The author of 43 novels, three collections of short stories and a nonfiction law book, and a lyricist of a country-western album, he’s received or been shortlisted for dozens of awards. His The Bodies Left Behind was named Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers, and his Lincoln Rhyme thriller, The Broken Window, and a stand-alone, Edge, were also nominated for that prize. The Garden of Beasts won the Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers Association in England. He’s also been nominated for eight Edgar Awards by the MWA.
Deaver has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention, Strand Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Raymond Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy
Deaver's most recent works are Hunting Time, a Colter Shaw novel, and The Broken Doll, a four-story collection from Amazon Original Stories. His Shaw novel, The Never Game, will be a CBS Prime-time series later this year.

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Good story, but too much time spent on cult leader’s speeches.

Cult leader’s many speeches got old after a while. Liked the story otherwise. Short stories and first book were better.

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Distinct characters, written and performed

Deaver’s characters are unique and have personality, and Griffith’s performance of them are clear and distinct, even through subtle changes, both male and female.

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love

Love this book the Coulter Shah books are actually even better than The other series

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Very good

Scary accurate depiction of malicious charisma. This book really flows. I love this character, solid and unique.

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Great book

Slow start to a fabulous book. Couldn’t stop listening

I highly recommend it to anyone who likes fiction with a trace of reality

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Not my favorite by the author

The story was ok, but to long and I lost interest. I like this author, but not my favorite book.

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Great reas

I loved the suspense and the ending. Rich characters and compelling story line. Well worth the read.

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great....

very good as always, Deaver don't dissapoint, can't wait for the next one, it should be good....

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Colter Shaw - Tracker

I am very pleased that I took a chance on this series! As good as the first book was, this one was even better! I believe it's because Shaw is so well-defined BUT he has some back story and loose ends that need tied up. But those will not be easy!!

The main plot here was very interesting along with the narration!! This story felt like it was defining an actual real life person in 2024 and explaining to people through a work of fiction just how much of a charlatan this person is!! Sometimes a painting, a song, a movie, a book explains things better than a discussion or trying to change someone's mind!!

The entirety of this book is very good - everything about it just flows!! The characters, the plot, the story, the narration, the back story.

You can not go wrong with reading this series!!!

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DONT MESS WITH SHAW

great book. informative about survival skills. Cults are still alive and sinfulness. Be careful with your life.

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