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The Roach

By: Rhett C. Bruno
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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A string of killings. An identity stolen. Only he can find the truth.

Reese Roberts was the guardian of Iron City. Its fearless protector. The only one willing to do whatever it takes...until he was shot on the streets and left paralyzed from the waist down. Now, the vigilante known as the Roach has disappeared. Faded into legend.

It’s been years since Reese could take on crime and clean up the streets. He’s a shriveled old drunk, living like a hermit and waiting for his life to end. All that’s left to do is wallow in the mistakes that led him here. To wonder if he went too far.

But when a copycat steals his suit and takes justice into his own hands, a new killer emerges, leaving brutal messages behind. He wants to eliminate the Roach for good this time.

It’s time for Reese to re-emerge from his shell and fight back. Who else can stop the flurry of killings? Definitely not the corrupt police department. Iron City needs the Roach again. Only, this time, he’ll need to save it without his legs.

©2020 Rhett C. Bruno (P)2020 Podium Audio Adventure Crime Thrillers Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Superhero Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Suspense Scary

Critic Reviews

"A dark and powerful journey into the broken mind of a crippled vigilante, clawing his way out of despair to protect his legacy and his city. Reader beware: once you crack this novel open, you won't be able to close it!” (Jeremy Robinson, NY Times best-selling author of Tribe and The Others)

“A world worthy of being a sister city to Gotham. Gritty, grimy, and mesmerizing.“ (Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, Prodigal Son; La Bamba)

“Great narration and dialogue, Rhett C. Bruno brings to life a character who’d rather be dead...or at least has a death wish." (Darick Robertson, co-creator of The Boys - now a Prime Original Series)

“White-knuckled and unfiltered. The Roach plunges you into the filth of the city and holds you under.“ (James S. Murray, number-one best-selling author of the Awakened series and star of truTV’s Impractical Jokers)

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I almost stoped listening as my prejudging - here we go again - antisapation of a dude becoming super powerful bollicks filled me with potential bordom. .
As allways the narators voice... My favorit I'll admit, kept me listening. So glad I did.

The ending WAS VERY satisfying and crushing at the same time WITHOUT being unnecessarily Shakespeareian if u know what I mean. ..

I cryed with him.. Was not expecting that bombshell. F#&* u for that by the way, I was listening to it in a public space.. and I'm not a godam cryer. Ass&*# move dude. U carved an old scar of mine that made everthing fall into place in a matter of a single paragraph and had me weeping quietly for no apairent resion in a public space. Warn a brouther next time. Jezus!

Cool story, fresh angle and perfect narration fantastic ending. Thanks a bunch. I think?!

I loath ego filled power fantasys

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The Roach is a grim tale indeed. It's a story that twists and turns taking you from one dark alley to the next. More of a detective noir than action-packed vigilante story, The Roach is a slow burn, dripping in grime and filth. R.C. Bray's narration is perfect, as is often the case. I found the story slowed a little too much in the middle, losing a little steam after a strong start. Still, The Roach is a good listen if you like this genre of fiction. 3.5/5

Dark and gritty.

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Great book! Great story! Really enjoyed the perception of the ultimate, human, vigilante. Well done Rhett C. Bruno? Kudos.

One of my favorites, by a long shot!

Also, very well done narrating this one so well, R.C Bray.

Just, wow!

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a great book and charter development well worth the credit story and narration a a a

didn't think I would like it I was wrong

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tried to get into this book, It didn't make sense. Guess the author wanted a unique read, Batman in a wheelchair was a bad idea and although you wait for it to pick up get better it never delivered.

not what you might expect

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