The Specialists

by Lawrence Block Narrated by Fred Sullivan

Overview

Albert Platt is a rotten man. Bred in the rough parts of Brooklyn, he made his name as a killer and has built a fortune from gambling, loan sharking, and the other pastimes of a standard thug. His latest gambit? Buying banks, robbing them, and collecting the insurance. He's a hard man, and no one ever stood in his way until he brushed up against Eddie Manso.

Manso is no ordinary veteran. He and four other commandos, battle-hardened in the jungles of Laos, have found that the civilian world demands their talents as much as the military once did. These specialists have made a living targeting vicious men whom the law cannot touch, dismantling their empires and taking their plunder. And Albert Platt has just entered their crosshairs.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Five ex-soldiers are hired to find and eliminate criminals in the Edgar Award-winning author's gripping novel. (Dec.)

AudioFile

Here’s proof that a relatively short mystery can be as entertaining as a longer one. Lawrence Block wrote this crime thriller in 1969, and Fred Sullivan’s performance ensures that it’s as enjoyable now as it was then…Sullivan captures the personalities with aplomb, giving richness to the characters. His modulation of tone and timbre is a terrific complement to Block’s crisp dialogue. The result is great fun for those who enjoy for a quick listen and a good story.”

Washington Post

Block is one of the best!”

AUGUST 2011 - AudioFile

Here’s proof that a relatively short mystery can be as entertaining as a longer one. Lawrence Block wrote this crime thriller in 1969, and Fred Sullivan’s performance ensures that it’s as enjoyable now as it was then. Sullivan captures the rough-hewn style of Albert Platt, a murderer and gambler who buys banks, robs them, and then collects the insurance proceeds. Enter Eddie Manso, one of five “specialists” who are out to stop Platt. Sullivan captures the personalities with aplomb, giving richness to the characters. His modulation of tone and timbre is a terrific complement to Block’s crisp dialogue. The result is great fun for those who enjoy for a quick listen and a good story. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169776232
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	05/01/2011
Edition description:	Unabridged

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