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Overview
Attorney Calvin Dexter hangs his shingle in a quiet New Jersey town, has a reasonably successful practice, and takes the hills strong while triathlon training. But Dexter is no ordinary lawyer. On Sundays, he reads the paper and shuffles around his dark, empty house, trying to forget about a life he has lost forever.
Until, of course, Dexter reads something in the papers that sends him the necessary signal. Until one of the handful who know of Dexter’s other life tries to contact him. For in a world that has forgotten right and wrong, few can settle a score like Cal Dexter can.
But the game is changing, and this time CIA agent Kevin McBride must find a way to stop Dexter before his quest for vengeance throws the world into chaos.
Until, of course, Dexter reads something in the papers that sends him the necessary signal. Until one of the handful who know of Dexter’s other life tries to contact him. For in a world that has forgotten right and wrong, few can settle a score like Cal Dexter can.
But the game is changing, and this time CIA agent Kevin McBride must find a way to stop Dexter before his quest for vengeance throws the world into chaos.
Reviews (16)
Very Good
Written by AvidReader on July 14th, 2007
- Book Rating: 5/5
Frederick Forsyth maintains his legendary streat as the finest writer of international thrillers. This book was very good though slower that his usual but a gazzillion times better than any of James Patterson, Tom Clancy thrillers.
Fascinating!
Written by HM on April 3rd, 2007
- Book Rating: 4/5
fascinating plot with an amazing ending! Totally unexpected. Characters are well developed and even though the writer tells the story of each character from a third person prespective, you start to empathize with them.
Excellent Read
Written by Tammy Henson on January 26th, 2007
- Book Rating: 5/5
A very good story about justice, not revenge. Cal Dexter could easily become a vigilante and no one would fault him, but he crossed that line once and realized there is a better way. This is not one of those “Oh you must take the high road or risk being as bad as the bad guy.” I like that the story was set in recent time with current events and it leaves the reader with a feeling of, “I wonder if something like that really could have happened?”
Avenger
Written by Anonymous on January 23rd, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
I thought the book was pretty good, I enjoyed listening to it.
Avenger
Written by Mel on June 14th, 2006
- Book Rating: 5/5
Cal Dexter is my hero! Forsythe's novel was intriguing and fast-paced with a twist at the ending worthy of Hitchcock. I saw the recent made-for-TV movie of the novel & couldn't believe that they changed the main setting and the ending. What a huge disappointment! The book was great; the only redeeming value of the movie was Sam Elliot as Dexter.
Not Bad!
Written by Michael from Cecilia, KY on November 2nd, 2005
- Book Rating: 3/5
The book was slow most of the time, but got better about the 4th CD... The ending was great.
Avenger
Written by Lee Werley from Chapel Hill, NC on September 1st, 2005
- Book Rating: 4/5
great book, twists, Dexter is my kind of character, enjoyable. Give it a try. Loved the beginning also.
Avenger
Written by Lisa Foster on July 28th, 2005
- Book Rating: 5/5
This was not a normal read for me. I have never before read, or listened to, Forsyth's works. I was not disappointed. The book kept my attention, and the orator was very easy to listen to. If you like a book with a some interesting twists and turns, give it a try.
Avenger
Written by Joe Bulka on July 26th, 2005
- Book Rating: 5/5
Best book I have listened to for quite some time. Great ending
Avenger
Written by jo Alexander from San Saba, TX on June 27th, 2005
- Book Rating: 5/5
The Best Book, I personally have listened to in months. I truly could have started listening to it again after the reader said (the end). I have a 1 1/2 hour commute and I would have drove 5 hours to keep listening. What a brilliant, nail bitting experience this book proved to be. Give it 5 stars and a big Texas Yipp-EEE.