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The Old Man

By: Thomas Perry
Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
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A finalist for the Barry Award for Best Thriller

To all appearances, Dan Chase is a harmless retiree in Vermont with two big mutts and a grown daughter he keeps in touch with by phone. But most sixty-year-old widowers don't have multiple driver's licenses, savings stockpiled in banks across the country, and a bugout kit with two Beretta Nanos stashed in the spare bedroom closet. Most have not spent decades on the run.

Thirty-five years ago, as a young hotshot in army intelligence, Chase was sent to Libya to covertly assist a rebel army. When the plan turned sour, Chase reacted according to his own ideas of right and wrong, triggering consequences he could never have anticipated. And someone still wants him dead because of them. Just as he had begun to think himself finally safe, Chase must reawaken his survival instincts to contend with the history he has spent his adult life trying to escape.

Armed mercenaries, spectacularly crashed cars, a precarious love interest, and an unforgettable chase scene through the snow—this is lethal plotting from one of the best in crime fiction.

©2017 Thomas Perry (P)2022 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Military Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Thriller Crime
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Was stressing for first half of book that one or both of the dogs would die. They don’t . Good book also. Believable characters and good plot

The dogs don’t die

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A fantastic story with an excellent storyline. Truckers can stay vigilant listening to stories like this.

Small review.

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I loved this. I’m now watching the Series but I love they way the book is written

A great yarn

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I wanted more of anything after the tv series ended and came here hoping for that or at least a conclusion I could “accept”. This did not disappoint at all, I love it as much as the series and for the first time ever I’m glad I watch the show before reading/listening to the book/source. I personally feel the book added such beautiful depth to the characters from the series and I fell in love with the book versions just as much. Book first or Series first it doesn’t matter I recommend both as they’re wonderful journeys with character development and just enough plot twists to keep you guessing.
Thank you.

A fantastically consistent, great paced read/listen!

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very different from the tv series and enjoyed taking my time with it, very worth while

great listen, loved it

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Good story line, had me from the beginning right up until the end. I would have a different ending but it still worked

The story kept on moving, never a dull moment

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A great read if you have watch the tv series a second book would be good

The main character

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