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The Survivor

By: Gregg Hurwitz
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Nate Overbay, a former soldier suffering from PTSD and ALS, goes to an 11th-floor bank and climbs out the bathroom window onto the ledge, ready to end it all. But as he’s steeling himself to jump, a crew of gunmen bursts into the bank and begins viciously shooting employees and customers. With nothing to lose, Nate climbs back inside, confronts the robbers, and with his military training, starts taking them out, one by one. The last man standing leaves Nate with a cryptic warning: “He will make you pay in ways you can’t imagine.” Soon enough, Nate learns what this means.

He is kidnapped by Pavlo, a savage Ukrainian mobster and mastermind of the failed heist. Now blocked from getting into the bank vault to retrieve the critical item inside, Pavlo gives Nate a horrifying ultimatum: Either break in and acquire the item or watch Pavlo slowly kill the people Nate loves most - his estranged wife, Janie, and his teenaged daughter, Cielle. Nate lost them both when he came back from Iraq broken and confused. Now he’s got one chance to protect the people he loves, even if it’s the last thing he is able to do.

©2012 Gregg Hurwitz (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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Intense violence, action packed...

Way too violent for my tastes, but plot had me tightly held before it hit, and I did finish it late into the night. I quite enjoyed the story, although it was improbable and I consciously had to accept the over the top premise and... Language is clean, no sexual messiness, writing skills decent. Nice family guy with PTSD versus the Russian mafia to protect his family. Scott Brick always does a great job on narration. My husband would love this... me... way too many images I really hope I will forget.

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The best book by one of the best mystery writers!

My husband (who only reads nonfiction) and I are currently listening to The Survivor. We take trips in our car, and dream up places to go, just to listen to this book. It's outstanding!!

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PTSD and Depression Makes A Hero

I enjoyed this thriller/mystery about an ex-soldier suffering the after effects of a tour of duty in Iraq. He is suffering PTSD, depression and carrying an ALS death sentence. His military training kicks in when he faces a crises even though he is in middle of his own depressing episode. He becomes the town's hero but his real trouble has just begun. This is a real cliff hanger/thriller. I couldn't stop reading. I was holding my breath that this Good Samaritan will overcome the complications in his life and receive a redeeming medical diagnosis. I didn't see the ending coming until the very last minute. The entire drama had some comedic relief but not much. It was intense from beginning to the very end.

I am a Lee Child's Reacher fan and love narrator Scott Brick....Brick performed this novel so well that I did not think of Reacher once! and that's saying something... Recommend.

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good

Good book
got to be a little long. Thought it was going to send many times.

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Suspensefull

Hurwitz takes your breath away with the opening bank robbery. The lead character isn't as much a willing hero as an accidental participant. Settle back and enjoy the ride.

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Wow

When I was in college, I was consistently in the top 10% of several gifted writing classes. Now I know what the the top 1% went on to do. This book is seamless with no holes or flaws in the storyline and suspenseful from the opening page. Enjoy. Not many like this one in your library!

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A "JAME BOND" ADVENTURE...START TO FINISH

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

if you like ..."geeze...what's going to happen next?"....and "how will he get out of this one?"...then this is the book for you.....

What other book might you compare The Survivor to and why?

too many to list...just pick your favorite "James Bond" adventure...or maybe one of Clive Cussler's books and if you like those...you'll love this one.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

they don't get better than Brick....some are as good but none better!!!!

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

no...better to listen to a couple of hours...digest what happened.

Any additional comments?

I wasn't disappointed....it's just a great no-brainer...don't think...just listen to and enjoy...

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Good story, but too much profanity.

I enjoyed the story. It was plausible. It was well performed by Brick. I would have preferred a little less profanity.

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Great

Dark, depressing, emotionally exhausting & worth it. One of best books I've read. Almost stopped after 1st. chp. but kept with it through every gut wrenching chp.

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Edge of your seat

Started depressing and stuck with it. And boy was it a ride. Loved it so much I didn't leave the book

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