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The Kill Clause
- Narrated by: Peter Friedman
- Series: Tim Rackley, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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Publisher's Summary
A vigilante group made up of people like himself, relentless streetwise operators who have each lost a loved one to violent crime, the Commission confronts the failings of a system that sets predators loose to hunt again, cleaning up society's "mistakes" covertly, efficiently, and permanently. But Rackley soon discovers that playing God is a fearsome task. When his new secret life starts coming unwound at an alarming speed, he is suddenly caught in the most terrifying struggle he has ever faced, a desperate battle to save everything left that's worth fighting for.
What the critics say
"Hurwitz's deft descriptions of Tim's methods of disappearing, breaking-and-entering, and stealing identities are convincing, and his fast-paced plotting will keep readers riveted." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Michael C.
- 2020-02-08
I’ll never get another abridged book
Had tons of potential, but the abridged version just sucked. Don’t know what else to say.
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- David Kindell
- 2018-11-13
Did not realize it was abridged
Story is great, but I was disappointed to realize is bought an abridgement. Feels like important parts are missing.
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- VictoryRider
- 2016-02-07
The Star Chamber but not as Good. Skip it.
What would have made The Kill Clause better?
Pretty weak effort by the author. More realistic members of the commission would have made the story more believable.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Probably a Great Classic so I can reset my brain.
Would you be willing to try another one of Peter Friedman’s performances?
I would not avoid him but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Kill Clause?
I would have completely redone the ending.
Any additional comments?
I have read a number of Hurwitz books now. Most are not based on an original premise. You can find better adaptations on Netflix.That isn't necessarily bad if the book is entertaining. This book is a poor man's Star Chamber. His book The Orphan is an entertaining Equalizer. The Program is similar to Holy Smoke and Split Image. The Survivor is a good book that is original, at least to me.
6 people found this helpful
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- Marisia Robus
- 2019-12-30
Excellent
In my opinion there is not better thriller writer than Gregg Hurwitz! He keeps you on the edge of your seat and you don't see the twists and turns coming! As always, another excellent book!
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- Ashley
- 2017-05-25
loss of a child/vigilante justice
The brutal murder of their 7 year old daughter leads to the father's resignation of his career as a Deputy Marshall. The father then joins a group who claims to play "judge, jury, and executioner" when the justice system fails to do so. Only, he finds out more
It's good, but not his best (the others will blow you away). His novels get better as he writes. I like the Evan Smoak serious 5x more- those are take your breathe away good.
The narrator has FANTASTIC voices= it's shocking how different some of the voices/accents/annunciations are. very good narrator.
If you like 007/CIA type of action... you'll like this.
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- Ran
- 2020-02-06
Fast nice interesting like reality
Love 😍 it fast book with a good nereritore highly recommended for all action lovers
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- Kim Possible
- 2019-11-28
Great Listen
This is a great story, and the beginning of a action packed series! I downloaded and listened to them back to back.
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- Catherine J. Pondozzi
- 2017-10-03
A little over the top for me
This book in my opinion could have ended up in Science Fiction. Main plot over the top for me.
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- Brandy H
- 2016-12-07
not his best effort
I love listening to this author. he writes great stories. books like don't look back and orphan ex were fantastic. this book however, seemed hurried and unsubstantiated. I felt the narrator did a good job.
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- David
- 2013-10-17
Super Disappointed
Would you try another book from Gregg Hurwitz and/or Peter Friedman?
Yes, Tell No Lies was an amazing book, so I expected this would become one of my favorite authors, but after this, I am not sure I will even try him again.
What could Gregg Hurwitz have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Not made everything so cliche. Could have developed the story more, and less action. Seemed to jump from action scene to action scene without much explanation.
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