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  • Only the Dead

  • A Thriller (Terminal List, Book 6)
  • Written by: Jack Carr
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (81 ratings)

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Only the Dead

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Publisher's Summary

Navy SEAL James Reece faces a devastating global conspiracy in this high-adrenaline thriller that is ripped from the headlines—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and “one of the top writers of political thrillers” (Bookreporter), Jack Carr.

In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves through Washington that are still reverberating over four decades later.

Now, with the world on the brink of war and a weakened United States facing rampant inflation, political division, and shocking assassinations, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to assume control. And with the world’s most dangerous man locked in solitary confinement, the conspirators believe the final obstacle to complete domination has been eliminated. They’re wrong.

From the firms of Wall Street to the corridors of power in Washington, DC, and Moscow, secrets from the past have the uncanny ability to rise to the surface in the present.

With the odds stacked against him, James Reece is on a mission generations in the making. Unfortunately for his enemies, the former SEAL is not concerned with odds. He is on the warpath. And when James Reece picks up his tomahawk and sniper rifle, no one is out of range.

From “a master novelist” (Ballistic Magazine), “quintessential hero James Reece is exactly what’s needed in today’s chaotic political milieu” (K.J. Howe, author of Skyjack).

©2023 Jack Carr, LLC. All rights reserved. (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Absolutely Thrilling

I was ecstatic when I saw my pre-order had come in! The book DID NOT disappoint, well written, well thought out, and the best conclusion of all the loose threads floating under the storyline of the previous 5 books one could have dreamt of. Carr's ability to write modern-day reality into the fictional pages of a book always makes me smirk. It also makes you think, cannot wait for the next book!

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Another great Jack Carr book

Jack Carr has the ability to put you into the scene he describes. The fights, car chases, the darkness of the prison and his internal monologs, all suck you into another classic thriller. Book 7, can't come soon enough!

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A return to form

Whereas the previous book had a lot of deus ex machina going on, this feels more like the first three in the series. It felt like they were genuine stakes, and they managed to tie in his father properly, rather than floundering about like it had in the previous book as well. I’m starting to get used to the female voices, but the male characters sound as good as they ever have, perhaps even better. It sounds like the South African accent is really being dialed in. If you’d liked the first three books in the series, you’ll really like this one. Looking forward to the next one Mr. Carr.

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Doesn’t Disappoint

If you liked the last 5, you’ll like this one. I don’t mean that as a “more the same” in a boring way or anything. Jack Carr has a distinctive way he goes about writing a novel, and if you like it, well, this novel is Jack Carr all the way. Can’t wait to see where the story goes from here.

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Worth the Wait

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Good tie in to the previous book. Can’t wait for the next one.

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Wow!

Exceptional writing and narration. You will not want to stop reading/listening until the very end. Elite storytelling and its most enjoyable best!

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can't put it down!

this book was great. this is by far my favorite series! keep up the great work Jack!

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Only the Dead

Another absolutely amazing nail biting novel from Jack Carr.
Unable to put it down once began reading.

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Another Great Story

Mr. Carr, keep ‘em coming! We want to read more about James and the rest of the family.

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Always An Exceptional Listen

Learn something, be entertained, and question your world — all through a single audiobook. It is a bestseller for a damn good reason.

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  • shelley
  • 2023-05-17

UNPUTDOWNABLE!!!!

This is the 6th book on the James Reece series. I would highly suggest listening to the other books before this to get a feel for the characters and his development over the years. He has not changed his moral/ethical code since the beginning however this character has been put through the mill and then some.
The book begins vwith Reece in solitary confinement after the assassination of the president. He doesn’t know where he’s being held. All he knows is that he’s being fed once a day.
Once his close friends get him out and fill him in on current issues and events and of course he finds out that he’s the scapegoat. Reese is now on a mission, he knows this has something to do with his father who discovered corruption many years ago during the Viet Nam era. It appears that the same people who killed Reece’s father and made it look like an accident are involved in some kind of conspiracy today. They want the files his father left him in a safe deposit box. First he’s taken by Russians, he frees himself and takes a Russian for questioning, that man doesn’t free himself. Reece is kidnapped once again and held hostage on a boat with a nuclear weapon set on a timer to detonate. It looks like it might be curtains for our hero, but this is Reece so… there wouldn’t be any more books if he can’t figure out a way out in time.
This book is fast paced and action packed from beginning to end. It is worthy of your time and credit. Jack Carr is certainly up there with the better authors in this genre.
Ray Porter deserves an award for his stellar performance. I always enjoy listening to him.
This book is VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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  • Adam ford
  • 2023-05-17

Boring

The book was honestly hard to get through. It reads less like a James Reese story and more like a podcast rant about politics over and over. The world's a mess, we all get it. Fiction to me is a way of escaping it but that's all this book was. it's maybe 20% story and 80% preaching.

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  • The Judge
  • 2023-05-21

The Worst

Oh, brother. What a load of puerile, derivative garbage. Listening to this book was like listening to fingernails on a blackboard, with its tedious and repetitive prose, cookie cutter characters, right wing politics, and tired macho characterizations. This book has all the subtlety of a jackhammer and feels like it was written by a Community College Creative Writing dropout. No thanks.

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  • Tony
  • 2023-05-18

Political rant podcast with fictional characters

Jack Carr is a talented writer and delivered an amazing universe with his prior works. The first three hours of this book is like listening to Tucker Carlson rant and get distracted by a superhero story. Not his best work. Very disappointed with this one and hopefully we will get more world building and story in the next installment.

Ray porter never disappoints. Fantastic actor and narrator.

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  • Maximus Critic
  • 2023-05-17

Loved it

I absolutely loved this audio book. The story is excellent and the best in the series so far. Being a former navy seal and combat veteran Jack Carr writes some of the most thrilling action scenes out there. On top of that it’s narrated by Ray Porter, who in my opinion is the best there is.

I highly recommend Only The Dead along with the entire Terminal List series. It’s one of my all time favorites.

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  • S. Ferguson
  • 2023-05-26

Just awful

I have no problem putting up with a thriller author’s take on geopolitics , and I’ve been ok with his previous books. But this one is beyond the pale. Every second chapter is an author’s rant coming through the mouth or mind of an enemy of the US about how stupid we are, how easily our enemies exploit our stupidity, and how the only ones who benefit are our enemies and American defense contractors — who apparently are FAR more evil than Russians or Arab terrorists on their worst days. One rant was ok, a second run through was a little exasperating — OK, OK, we get it! — but the third time through it became clear that this is a boring polemic that Carr has tried to dress up as thriller so people will sit through his rants. Enough, already — I couldn’t get through it. Too bad, because the plot was promising, but I just couldn’t sit through any more of Carr’s lectures about US policy run through the mouth of a Russian or Arab official. It has nothing to do with whether one agrees or disagrees (for the record I agree on some points and not on others); it’s about not wanting to be bludgeoned by repetitive rants from the author when I just wanted an action thriller. A total waste of a credit.

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  • C.J. fan in the 90's and fan forever
  • 2023-05-17

Winning Combination

Jack Carr read by Ray Porter - there is none better. I read and watched the Reese saga of loss, redemption, and righteous revenge. I found myself wanting to believe we, as a country, and as people blessed to live because of the sacrifice and blood shed to preserve our freedoms, can do so much more for our world. Humanity should come before ideology, basic human kindness, acceptance and understanding is waning in todays world and we need to be aware of the evil and destruction mankind is capable of bestowing on all of us. Thank you, Mr Carr for the reminders and the courage to stand strong..

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  • SanDiegoJoey
  • 2023-05-26

A little too MAGA for me

I love the series but hate having to listen to the author promote his personal right wing MAGA like BS, he found a way to work in every kooky conspiracy and far right paranoid belief. It’s too bad because the stories are cool. Why does everyone feel the need to promote their political beliefs?

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  • James Matthewson
  • 2023-05-19

Relevant truth of today’s reality woven into a novel! Brilliant!

This one was a great addition to the series! I wish it were required reading for all politicians! What a tactful delivery of true world issues and corruption! Jack Carr is speaking to the “group think” “virtue signaling… useful idiots out there!” Instead of being “woke”… “Wake Up!” our nation is being twisted and it’s people manipulated… yet we are told to shut up and given misdirection as the media is utilized to manufacture news. We could really use a real “James Reece” enforcing consequences! Great job Mr. Carr thank you for continuing to serve this country! Great pod cast too!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2023-05-19

Jack Carr’s best yet!

This book combines the gruesome violence of Savage son with what is the most intricately designed and insightful conspiracy of his books yet. The arch of James Reece has developed so well over all of his books. Was awesome to hear more about hunting and archery in this one as well. Well done Jack! Only problem is now I have to wait for the next one. Ray Porter remains a master of his class. His performance kept me on my toes the whole book.

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  • Kazimierz Marszalek
  • 2023-05-20

Excellent!

Jack Carr's latest book is an absolute triumph, delivering relentless action, compelling characters, and a gripping plot. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Carr takes readers on an unforgettable journey filled with suspense and thought-provoking themes. A must-read for thriller enthusiasts seeking an exhilarating and immersive experience.