Backfire: An FBI Thriller, Book 16

De: Catherine Coulter

Narrado por: Jim Meskimen, Deanna Hurst

Duración: 11 h y 42 m

Resumen del Editor

For what you did you deserve this.

The mysterious note delivered to FBI agent Dillon Savich has him and his partner, Lacey Sherlock, on edge, just as they’re starting an investigation into the shooting of their longtime friend Ramsey Hunt. The San Francisco judge was shot in the back during a high-profile murder trial—and now Sherlock's and Savich’s search for the truth will take a shocking turn that no one could have seen coming…

©2012 Catherine Coulter (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Probably great in print version!

First the terrible narration was a real irritant. Either one of the narrators would have been better than the two of them together. It was irrational how they switched back and forth with all the he said/she said... nuts! The child voices were especially over the top ridiculous. I love listening to books but go with the print version of this for sure.

Second, I had trouble following the characters. I don't know the series so I didn't know who was who and Coulter switches between the first and last names so much it was really difficult for me to keep track. I find it easier to keep track of multiple characters in print but maybe that's just me.

Third, you really have to suspend disbelief in that the characters are shot/injured and hop up and keep going. Only the first guy shot is treated like it was a serious thing. I'm okay with that but some people insist on more reality and if that's you then you won't be happy with this.

If you are already a fan of this series then nothing on earth will stop you from reading this but I strongly suggest you go for the print. This isn't really my favorite genre but I'd read another from this series with a different narrator.

Not worth the time.

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I didn't feel that the story was very well written. It was not worth the time. I did not want to finish listening to the book, but my husband insisted that we listen to the end.

This series never fails to impress!

Purchased this book to keep me company on a long drive to a conference. The entire drive passed in no time! The story line was great, the audio was great, and the price was right! This series never fails to impress!

Good listening!

Catherine Coulter, like many women thriller writers, writes mostly romance novels. Unlike many such novelists she does not put steamy sex scenes in her thrillers (Sandra Brown, JA Redmerski, and Kendra Elliot for example). The FBI Thriller series is now 19 books and 9 are in my Audible library. This is the best of the 9 I have listened to. Coulter excels at character development! After listening to two or three books in the series you feel you know married couple FBI agents Sherlock and Savich as well as their young son. Sherlock, the wife, has flaming red hair and a temper to match. She is the more aggressive of the two. Savich is a computer and technology nerd who has written a program that helps identify the bad guys.

Although this book is the best story of those to which I have listened, the narration pair is weaker than that of Coulter's other thrillers. I did not find it as bad as some other reviewers.

The FBI Thriller series is definitely worth a listen!

Love Catherine Coulter

What did you love best about Backfire?

the story and these characters. Savitch, Sherlock and the whole gang. Was waiting for the next in the series/

What was one of the most memorable moments of Backfire?

When they were in the elevator. don't want to give anything away. I was surprised how one of the villans came out of left field. ie: from the Judges background story.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Jim Meskimen and Deanna Hurst ?

Yes

Another good one

What did you love best about Backfire?

Action ,adventure and a bit of a love story blended together. I love how the characters from previous stories are brought together again, each contributing special skills needed to solve the crime.

What did you like best about this story?

Character development is excellent

What does Jim Meskimen and Deanna Hurst bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Drama

good listen

Great story! I always love hearing about the FBI power couple in action. Of course their love is infectious to every single person mentioned in the story.

Catherine Coulter

Love Savage and sweet Shawn. I love Sherlock she is so brave and wonderful. All the charters come to life.

wow! MEH!

I love C.C.'s FBI series...except for this one. I have all the previous books in the series. I've listened to them multiple times because I enjoy them. This one is not up to par. I couldn't get by the lisp of the narrator. I have listened to Diana Hurst in other Books and liked them. But I would recommend you preview this one before you buy. I can't comment on content of the book. I imagine it will be quite good!

Loved It

If you could sum up Backfire in three words, what would they be?

Suspense, fascinating and riveting

Any additional comments?

I was so absorbed in this story, that while I was working around the house I finished in a record time. WOW. I will read more of her books ASAP. Many books in my wish list. Really good.