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The Equalizer

By: Michael Sloan
Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
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Michael Sloan, co-creator of the classic 1980s TV show The Equalizer—now reimagined in a series starring Queen Latifah—presents an original story of the mysterious, former covert intelligence officer who helps desperate people who are in need of his unique and deadly skills.

“Got a problem? Odds against you? Call the Equalizer.”

Robert McCall is a former covert operations officer for the CIA who tries to atone for past sins by offering, free of charge, his services as a protector, an investigator, and a troubleshooter—often literally. Aided by a group of sometimes-mysterious contacts, some of whom date back to his spying days, McCall traverses the streets of New York City, visiting justice upon those who prey upon the weak.

A woman finds herself the target of a Chechen nightclub owner. The club is actually a front for an elite assassination service—run by an old enemy of McCall’s. To save his client’s life, the Equalizer is going to have to confront the sins of his past…

©2014 Michael Sloan (P)2014 Macmillan Audio Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller Espionage Crime

Critic Reviews

“[In] this intense thriller...even the Equalizer might have his hands full. Sloan is a talented writer, and one can only hope there are more Equalizer novels in the future.” —Booklist

“Michael Sloan is a creative force to be reckoned with.” —William Shatner

“Michael Sloan's book, The Equalizer, is one of the best novels I have read in years. I was very drawn into the hero's backstory and what he ends up doing in New York City. The Equalizer is very much a hero for today's world. Jack Reacher make room, Robert McCall is in town.” —Karl Moore, author of The Postmoderns
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I just loved this book, it just kept on going, if it were 10 times longer I'd love it 10 times more! I hope there are more of this awesome character.

Loved it!!!

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...but why do writers feel the need for all the swearing very unnecessary. Loved the story.

Good story

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the narrator was really great and the story was exciting all the way through. thoroughly enjoyable

loved this

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Good stories and well narrated although a little predictable throughout with no real “who dunnit “ feel

Entertaining but simplistic

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loved the characters hated the bad guys, relished every opportunity I had to escape into Roberts life and journey

not enough

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Robert McCall almost a super hero, has no fear and fights the baddies with gusto. With a series of stories linked through McCall, he saves a damsel in distress, a young mother linked to the Russian Mafia and more. With lots of action and a few plot twists make this a gripping tale and encourages you to read the next book.

McCall, Reacher, Robin Hood rolled into one

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Several books in one story. Really excellent. Highly recommend and amazing value for money. Enjoyable and solid characters.

Not often I give 5’s

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I was traveling through Mexico with Robert McCall and had a ball. This is a great story that covers a lot of ground then leaves you wanting more!!! Fingers crossed Mr Sloane is writing 10 more just like it!

I want more!

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