Hit Parade by Lawrence Block audiobook

Hit Parade

By Lawrence Block
Read by Lawrence Block

Blackstone Publishing 9780060840884

The Keller’s Greatest Hits Series: Book 3

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • 3 Formats: Library CD
  • 3 Formats: MP3 CD
  • 3 Formats: Playaway

  • ISBN: 9780792740506

  • ISBN: 9780792742449

  • ISBN: 9780792767183

Runtime: 7.90 Hours
Category: Fiction/Mystery & Detective
Audience: Adult
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

John Keller is everyone's favorite hit man. He's cool, reliable, a real pro—the hit man's hit man. The inconvenient wife, the business partner, the retiree with a substantial legacy … he's taken care of them all, quietly and efficiently.

Keller's got a code of honor, though he'd never call it that. And he keeps the job strictly business. But while Keller might be a pragmatic and crack assassin, he's also prone to doubts and loneliness just like everybody else. And though he's got Dot, his wisecracking contact and sometimes confidante, these days it doesn't seem to be enough.

Keller's been at this business a long while. Just maybe it's time to pack it in. Only problem is, retirement takes money. And to get money, he's got to go to work.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Block writes in the same terse, laconic style that his antihero employs, with rat-a-tat dialogue and a matter-of-fact attitude toward the business of death. Should Hollywood attempt to revive the sly, dark ‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents’ anthology, Keller’s adventures would be a fine blueprint.” —Washington Post
“Block’s latest collection of darkly funny, morally ambiguous short tales featuring the philatelist-hit man John Keller…Block’s distinctive voice [takes] us through every hairpin twist and turn with an air of sublime nonchalance.” —Publishers Weekly
“Block’s legion of fans will savor his subtle wit, his consummate narrative skills, and his idiosyncratic method of celebrating the lives of working folks in America.” —Booklist
“Lawrence Block’s affable assassin John Keller is back for more highly unusual contract hits, wry social commentary, and deep existential contemplation…Narrative mastery.” —Barnes & Noble, editorial review
“The book’s episodic plot line, focusing on one hit after another, is secondary to Block’s fascinating character development of Keller, presenting a sympathetic portrait of a person willing to kill with little remorse…Block also provides an excellent narration; a solid addition to all audio collections.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Author

Author Bio: Lawrence Block

Author Bio: Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block is the recipient of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and a New York Times bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series and dozens of short stories and articles. He has won multiple Edgar, and Shamus awards, two Falcon Awards from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan, the Nero and Philip Marlowe Awards, the Cartier Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers Association of America, and many others. Aside from being a mystery writer, he has also written a number of episodes for television, including two episodes of the ESPN series Tilt; he also cowrote the screenplay for the film My Blueberry Nights, starring Norah Jones. Block currently lives in New York City with his wife, Lynne.

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Details

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Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD, Playaway
Category: Fiction/Mystery & Detective
Runtime: 7.90
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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