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The Lion's Game

John Corey • Book 2

by Nelson DeMille

Narrated by Scott Brick

4.40 ABR Score (48.0K ratings)
★ 4.23 Goodreads (40.4K) ★ 4.41 Audible (7.6K)
24h 45m Released 2000 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Scott Brick makes 25 hours of terrorism and counterintelligence feel like a red-eye flight you never want to land.

  • Great if you want: a cat-and-mouse thriller with a wisecracking hero
  • Listening experience: relentless, high-tension pacing with rare breathing room
  • Narration: Brick sharpens Corey's sardonic voice to a razor edge
  • Skip if: DeMille's dry FBI-procedural humor grates on you

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About This Audiobook

Detective John Corey finds himself thrust into the shadowy world of international terrorism when a lethal adversary known as "The Lion" arrives on American soil with vengeance on his mind. This cunning operative has evaded federal agents across continents, and now Corey must match wits with a killer whose personal vendetta against specific American military personnel threatens to unleash chaos. Set against the backdrop of post-Cold War America, the investigation becomes a deadly chess match where every move could mean the difference between capturing a terrorist and witnessing catastrophic revenge.

Scott Brick delivers a masterful narration that captures both Corey's sardonic wit and the mounting tension of this cat-and-mouse thriller. His versatile voice work brings distinct personality to DeMille's extensive cast of federal agents, military personnel, and international players without ever feeling forced or theatrical. Brick's pacing expertly builds suspense during the procedural elements while maintaining clarity through the novel's complex plot developments. The audio format particularly enhances DeMille's signature blend of dark humor and genuine menace, allowing listeners to fully absorb the psychological nuances of both hunter and hunted.