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  • The Judge

  • By: Randy Singer
  • Narrated by: John McLain
  • Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (278 ratings)

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The Judge

By: Randy Singer
Narrated by: John McLain
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Publisher's summary

When a brilliant billionaire is diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, he realizes that all his considerable wealth cannot prepare him to meet his Maker. But he has an idea that might: he will stage the ultimate reality show. With his true agenda hidden, he auditions followers from all the world's major religions, inviting them to the trial of their lives on a remote island, where they must defend their beliefs against spiritual challenges. Oliver Finney, a feisty old judge with his own secrets, is chosen to defend Christianity. As the program takes a strange twist, he quickly realizes he is trapped in a game of deadly agendas that may cost him his life.

With Internet access monitored, Finney sends coded messages to his law clerk, Nikki Moreno. Aided by a teen crypto-geek, Nikki soon discovers the key to understanding Finney’s clues in an apologetics book Finney wrote and must race against time to decipher the mysteries contained in the ancient words of Christ before her boss dies defending them.

©2012 Randy Singer; 2012 Oasis Audio
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Great main character

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I really enjoyed the main character in particular. He was very human. I like Christian novels which portray Christians that are realistic and can be related to by anyone who lives in the real world. The story was good. It kept my attention; was intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging.

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Great Fiction

Really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. A good balance between plot, suspense, and faith. The characters of opposing faiths and positions were portrayed without the typical sterotypes and were everyday realistic people. Reader has a chance to make their decisions or not because the book is well written and throughly researched.

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Excellent!

he is such an amazing writer and you really feel as if you know all of his characters.

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The Judge - on Trial

What did you love best about The Judge?

I liked the premise fo a reality show to decipher the "true God." While obviously told from a Christian worldview, the members of other religions - and even those who believe in humanism or science - are drawn fairly three-dimmensionally.

Who was your favorite character and why?

While all charcters had their high points, my favorite character, due to his surfer-dude persona, was the Swami (forgive the spelling). Randy Singer provided him with just the right amount of comic relief, and the narrator was fantastic at his portrayal.

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

I would have if I could.

Any additional comments?

This book had a couple of drawbacks - cameras neglected in some scenes, secret codes - but was overall an interesting read. Keep it up, Mr. Singer!

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Childish, cliche writing style

I'm pretty sure this was the first Randy Singer book that I've ever listened to (or read) and I have to say, I won't be looking up any of his other books. I found myself annoyed/irritated with the way he wrote his leading lady. He used cliche after cliche when describing her looks or thought process. It was such an immature attempt at capturing a woman's thoughts. I was turned off but felt I should at least finish the book. The last 1/4 of the book was interesting...which is why I still gave it three stars. But no... I won't be looking for anymore Randy Singer books.

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Pushy with the message

The plot in a category of court room drama you would think would deal with court room drama. This plot did not.
I did not care for the “religion study or the Push for Jesus. A court room drama in my opinion is not the place.
Particularly bored with in in depth study of code interpretation and understanding. That was just boring!!
What plot existence was worth about an hour. So if you’re are interested in a small plot and religious and study of codes, this would be your book.

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WOW!! a real edge of your seat book

Randy Singer is a new find for me.
I really enjoyed this story. It was well written, and kept me engrossed in the story, and characters.
The narrator did an excellent job, with telling the story, as well as defining each character.
I am looking forward to listening to other books by this author.

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Surprisingly good.

While not personally a big fan of mysteries, this was engaging and well performed. Though written from a Christian perspective the author is respectful of all faiths. The story was at turns funny, informative, intriguing and moving. I actually got the book thinking it was a n adaptation or source of the film of the same name with Duvall and Downey Jr. I'm happy now I was mistaken.

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Riveting!! Loved every second.

I listen to this book in less than 24 hours. Absolutely riveting. Randy's ability to get other worldviews accurately portrayed was phenomenal. Would highly recommend this book.

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GREAT BOOK

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

Among the top along with Clive Cussler's books.

Which character – as performed by John McLain – was your favorite?

Judge was my favorite.

Any additional comments?

Will look forward to more of Randy Singer's novels to read.

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