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  • The Goodbye Man

  • Colter Shaw, Book 2
  • By: Jeffery Deaver
  • Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith
  • Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)

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The Goodbye Man

By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith
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Publisher's Summary

The gripping top 10 Sunday Times best-selling thriller from Jeffery Deaver – featuring enigmatic investigator Colter Shaw.

Say goodbye to your problems.

In pursuit of two armed fugitives in the wilderness of Washington State, unique investigator Colter Shaw witnesses a shocking suicide. This leads him to the Foundation – a cult that promises to transform people’s lives. But is there more to it than meets the eye?

Say goodbye to your freedom.

Shaw goes undercover to expose the Foundation’s real purpose. Before long he meets the charismatic leader Master Eli, a man who commands terrifying loyalty from his followers.

Say goodbye to your life.

Something truly dark is going on beneath the surface of the idyllic community. And as Shaw peels back the layers of truth, he begins to see there is only one way to escape the Foundation...and the price for that freedom might well be your very life.

©2020 Jeffery Deaver (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

“[An] outstanding sequel to 2019’s The Never Game.... Deaver balances suspense and plausibility perfectly.... This is a perfect jumping-on point for readers new to one of today’s top contemporary thrillers writers.” (Publishers Weekly

"Gripping and ingenious tale of greed and deception in the American wilderness." (The Times Thriller of the Month)

"Deaver’s reputation as a master of the corkscrewing plot is well earned.... Colter Shaw seems certain to become an enduring series lead." (Booklist)

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Not as good as the first, but still worth a listen

After the first of this series I had very high hopes for this book. I was left a little flat.
The main story is a little.... I don’t know how to explain.... annoying? Maybe. It's off for Shaw and doesn't embrace Deavers literary talent. It may be deliberate but just seems amateurish and forces action or suspense scenes where they don't need to be, just to break the monotony.
The underlying story of Ashton and his mystery is still captivating and I will absolutely be continuing with this series.
You do need a refresher course in the first book as this one references it a little bit.

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Ridiculous plot

Convoluted plot, unbelievable characters, I couldn't decide whether it was a comedy or not. So sick of superheroes who can dodge bullets and disarm evil men with their bare hands. Quit listening when the plot took another ridiculous turn. Deaver has destroyed his reputation with this one.

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