Hour of the Assassin: A Novel
Written by Matthew Quirk
Narrated by Will Damron
4/5
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About this audiobook
“Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers. Opens with a bang and keeps exploding for three hundred pages."" —David Baldacci, New York Times bestselling author of A Minute to Midnight
Framed and on the run for his life, a former Secret Service agent discovers how far some men will go to grasp the highest office in the land in this electrifying tale from the author of The Night Agent—a propulsive political thriller reminiscent of the best early Baldacci and Grisham novels.
As a Secret Service agent, Nick Averose spent a decade protecting the most powerful men and women in America and developed a unique gift: the ability to think like an assassin. Now, he uses that skill in a little-known but crucial job. As a “red teamer,” he poses as a threat, testing the security around our highest officials to find vulnerabilities—before our enemies can. He is a mock killer, capable of slipping past even the best defenses.
His latest assignment is to assess the security surrounding the former CIA director at his DC area home. But soon after he breaches the man’s study, the home’s inner sanctum, Nick finds himself entangled in a vicious crime that will shake Washington to its foundations—as all the evidence points to Nick.
Nick knows he’s the perfect scapegoat. But who is framing him, and why? To clear his name, he must find the truth—a search that leads to a dark conspiracy whose roots stretch back decades. The prize is the most powerful position in the world: the Oval Office.
To save himself and the people he loves, Nick must stop the men who rule Washington before they bury him along with their secrets.
“This one is a gritty, intense political thriller, filled with nuance and dire exploits. Totally entertaining. A treat from start to finish. —Steve Berry, author of The Malta Exchange
Matthew Quirk
Matthew Quirk is the New York Times bestselling author of Red Warning, Hour of the Assassin, The Night Agent, The 500, The Directive, Cold Barrel Zero, and Dead Man Switch. He spent five years at The Atlantic reporting on crime, private military contractors, terrorism prosecutions, and international gangs. He lives in San Diego, California.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The story was good, but there was one issue. Spoiler: the wife, Karen appears to have been more loyal & trusting of her school friends than Nick. If this was a first marriage/LTR it would have been ok. The whole kiss and make up was contrived and not believable. For such a strong woman, she almost delivered here husband to death.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Twists and turns all through the well written story. Well written.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Always like to see Good prevail & Evil get it’s just Due ! Plot is very believable and relevant especially in today’s political climate !
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fast paced, not too steeped in Insider language. But the hero set up for a crime he didn't commit just getting very old. Considering this the author did a very good job of holding my attention
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it! No beating around the bush from chapter 1, action packed!!!!!!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5"Hour of the Assassin" was a fast-paced, political thriller which I found very entertaining. After being framed for a murder he didn't commit, Nick Averose is out to set the story straight and find the true killer. There weren't many twists in the plot but the action and short chapters kept you wanting more. The author also gives an interesting (sad) insight into the corruption, lies and deals that are involved in a presidential campaign, which is timely considering the 2020 US election is only days away.There is definitely room for a series starring Nick Averose which I would happily pick up and read, if they have the same suspense and excitement as this novel.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was a well-written, action-packed tale of former Secret Service agent Nick Averose who now uses his talents to test other people's security teams. He finds himself involved in the death of a former head of the CIA and in an effort to prove his innocence, finds himself involved in much more and much worse. Averose is an extremely likable character, there are some major twists in this tale and it moves quickly. I hope this is a repeat character as I would read more about him and any other books written by this author.