Gray Shadows

Gray Shadows

• Saturday 17 January 2015

 

Gray Shadows: Russian Bodyguard, Book 1

Written by: Julia Gousseva
Narrated by: Jack de Golia
Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Audible.com

Publishers Summary

They live a life of danger, sacrifice, and bravery. They die saving others but get no fame, no medals, and no solemn ceremonies. They are…
Gray Shadows.
Nikolai, a bodyguard in the prestigious Centurion Personal Protection agency, is injured in the line of duty. While recovering from his injuries, he is assigned to a new client. An easy case, his boss tells him.
Nikolai travels to a small quiet town north of Siberia to provide protection for a young woman, on her dad’s request. At first, both Nikolai and his boss see the assignment as a whim of a rich overprotective father. But the more Nikolai learns about the town, the oil company that the young woman is working for, and the people involved, the more he encounters secrets, suspicious behaviors, lies, and threats. In an unexpected and frightening course of events, Nikolai’s easy assignment becomes one of the toughest and the most dangerous.
©2014 Julia Gousseva (P)2014 Julia Gousseva

My Review

A short listen, but really fast paced, excitement all the way, you won't want to stop listening to this story.
Wonderfully evocative writing, listening to the narrator describing the Siberian landscape is enough to make you shiver with the coldness!
Twists and plots galore, with a great ending. Good for a road trip but be warned, it might distract you from your driving!

Narration

Jack de Golia was the perfect choice, he has that wonderful noir, gangster edge to his voice, his characterisations, rythymn and tone brought much enjoyment to the listening experience.
This book is perfect for audio