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The Icarus Agenda

By: Robert Ludlum
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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In the Sultanate of Oman over two hundred hostages are being held at gunpoint. And the world watches helplessly as the madness begins. The spirit of the Mahdi is abroad, intent on complete financial and political domination.

Evan Kendrick, a quiet Congressman, is an unlikely hero. But in his past is a violence that he cannot forget.On the other side of the world, five very eccentric, very rich people are meeting. They are the Inheritors of Inver Brass. Their aim - to utterly transform the world. They seek a new saviour, an innocent messiah. Evan Kendrick is to be their unwilling victim....

Read by Scott Brick. Actor and writer Scott Brick has performed on film, television and radio. His stage appearances throughout the U.S. include Cyrano, Hamlet and Macbeth. In the audio industry, Scott has won over thirty Earphone Awards, as well as the 2003 Audie Award in the Best Science Fiction category. Having recorded over 300 books to date, AudioFile Magazine named Scott "one of the fastest-rising stars in the audiobook galaxy" and proclaimed him one of their Golden Voices.

©1988 Robert Ludlum (P)2012 Random House Audio Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Middle East
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couldn't let this book go. had to listen to it over 1 week. My favourite narrator Scott Brick. great story 👏

A book you really shouldn't go past.

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loved it, took me back to when I first read it! perfect easy listen. would recommend

classic and well read

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Icarus Agenda to be better than the print version?

No

Would you be willing to try another book from Robert Ludlum? Why or why not?

Certainly

What three words best describe Scott Brick’s voice?

American deep vows

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

N/A

Any additional comments?

Far too much filthy Language, uncalled for blasphemy, it totally distracts from a long drawn out story.

Icarus File

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A construction project manager with no military or political training becomes a “commando” savior and potential POTUS. Please. First time Ludlum read and won’t bother again. Audible needs to reinstate the “don’t like it, return it” policy for books like this.

Unrealistic and drawn out

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