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Pushing Brilliance

Kyle Achilles • Book 1

by Tim Tigner

Narrated by Dick Hill

4.23 ABR Score (15.9K ratings)
★ 4.13 Goodreads (12.7K) ★ 4.32 Audible (3.2K)
13h 54m Released 2016 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Dick Hill makes a framed-for-murder thriller feel like a race you can't afford to lose.

  • Great if you want: globe-trotting conspiracy with an ex-Olympian protagonist
  • Listening experience: propulsive and twisty — momentum rarely lets up
  • Narration: Hill's measured intensity sharpens every false lead and reveal
  • Skip if: you tire of tech-conspiracy plots or perfect-hero archetypes

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About This Audiobook

Former Olympic biathlete Kyle Achilles finds himself thrust into a nightmare when he's framed for murder and targeted by professional assassins. With no understanding of why he's become a hunted man, Achilles must navigate a deadly game orchestrated by master strategists wielding a mysterious invention called Brillyanc. His only ally is Katya, a brilliant Russian mathematician who also happens to be the other prime suspect—and his deceased brother's former fiancée. Together, they race across continents, dodging bullets while unraveling a conspiracy that stretches from Moscow to Silicon Valley and threatens the highest levels of global power.

Dick Hill delivers a masterful narration that elevates Tim Tigner's high-stakes thriller into compelling audio entertainment. Hill's seasoned voice brings gravitas to the international intrigue while maintaining the breakneck pace essential to the genre. His nuanced character work distinguishes between the American protagonist and Russian mathematician without resorting to caricature, and he navigates the technical exposition with clarity that keeps listeners engaged rather than overwhelmed. The audiobook format particularly suits this globe-trotting adventure, as Hill's dynamic delivery transforms action sequences into cinematic experiences that pull listeners directly into the chase.