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A Quiet Vendetta MP3 CD – MP3 Audio, 1 December 2012

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[MP3CD audiobook format in vinyl case.]

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Written by award-winning thriller heavyweight R. J. Ellory, this ambitious crime novel takes the author's skill for suspense to a spellbinding level.

When Catherine Ducane disappears in the heart of New Orleans, the cops react fast -- after all, she is the governor's daughter. But the case gets very strange, very quickly. Her bodyguard turns up horribly mutilated in the trunk of a beautiful vintage car, and when the kidnapper calls, he doesn't want money; he wants time alone with a certain government functionary.

Dragged down to the deep South from the New York district attorney's office, Ray Hartmann puzzles over why he has been summoned and why the mysterious kidnapper, an elderly Cuban named Ernesto Perez, wants to tell him his life story. But by the time the pieces fall into place, it's already too late.

A Quiet Vendetta is both the epic story of one man's life in the Italian Mafia -- a story ranging from Cuba to Chicago -- and a thrilling tale of rage, love, and loss. With tension to match the best of Cussler, Patterson, and his own bestselling work, A Quiet Vendetta confirms R. J. Ellory's place at the forefront of the genre.

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Publisher : Blackstone Audio, Inc.; Unabridged MP3CD edition (1 December 2012)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 1470826798
ISBN-13 : 978-1470826796
Dimensions : 13.46 x 1.52 x 18.8 cm

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''R. J. Ellory proves himself a leader among the royalty of crime writers with this five-decade-long saga of Mafia history forming the framework for an exciting, well-constructed tale that ultimately becomes one of two men attempting to redeem themselves for their many individual sins against humanity.'' --New York Journal of Books

''A Quiet Vendetta is highly recommended for readers interested in the psychological makeup and motivation behind the actions of both the hunter and his prey. The faint of heart who would prefer a straightforward whodunit mystery are better advised to choose the works of a less creative writer.'' --New York Journal of Books

''As in the very best of thrillers, A Quiet Vendetta has the ring of truth and real research behind it all. With exquisite pace and perfect timing, R. J. Ellory has given us a piercing assessment of the nature of love, loyalty, and obsessive revenge, not to mention a deep understanding of la cosa nostra.'' --Guardian (UK)

''An engrossing tale about organized crime from the perspective of a kidnapper whose agenda will keep you guessing until the end.'' --Entertainment Weekly (''Must List'')

About the Author

R. J. ELLORY, orphaned at the age of seven and sent to prison for poaching when he was seventeen, immersed himself in literature and set about learning the craft of writing fiction. He now divides his time between writing and volunteer programs in drug rehabilitation and youth literacy. He is married with one son.

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jeff cross

Five Stars

Reviewed in Australia on 15 December 2014

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A very good, couldn't put it down.

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Johanna

Long and violent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 November 2020

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I really like the way RJ Ellory writes, he is excellent at painting a picture with words. This book definitely captures the sense of place and tells a reasonable story, slightly predictable though towards the end. However, it is quite drawn out and at times I wished he'd just get on with it. Also, I know it's about a mafia hit man, but sometimes I got the impression that he was just out to shock the reader with imaginative scenes of violence. All in all, readable and quite good

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Joseph Stalin

The Brit who writes of America like a British writer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2013

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I have read several of R J Ellory's books but thankfully there are still some more left to read [his later books as I am going through from earliest to now] - I tend to "save them as a treat" along with Robert Goddard, Lee Child and David Baldacci - all of them are wonderful story tellers.
I am not going to get into the plot of this tale too much as it is great to discover all of it for yourself.

It starts off with a little bit of background about the man, Ernesto Perez who is the main protagonist of the story. He is a Cuban who came from a very violent father in the area around New Orleans. This shaped his life and most of the book is centered around him telling his lifestory to Ray Hartman due to his kidnapping the teenage daughter of a Louisiana congressman.
If you have already read any of his books you will already know of the twists and turns in his stories and this one is just like that - lots of fascinating detail which is allowed to surface slowly and keep you wanting to know more without wanting the story to end.
What more should I say? If you like well crafted, well told stories in the character driven style where the plot unravels slowly and surely rather than fast paced breathless tales then this may be for you.

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Suenos6

Yes I agree - this one is Superb

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 February 2012

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Roger's done it again.

I'm a big fan of all things Mafia, with Goodfellas and Casino being two of my favourite films. I mention them because this book struck me as being cinematic and made me think that if Scorsese got his hands on a copy he could turn it into another great film.

You get to follow a Mafia hitman over many years where he interacts with real life famous, or should I say, infamous, Mafia characters. It all sounded a bit cliche when I first read the introduction, but as per usual Roger's writing is just too good to allow the story to be in any way boring or trite. As I note others have said, Roger seems to be as much into describing a character's emotions rather than just telling a story. Sometimes for me his descriptive writing distracts from the story and I wish he would just get on with it, but that says more about me I think than him!

I've so far read all but one of his books and with the exception of City of Lies and Bad Signs, I've really enjoyed all of them. I also agree with others who have said that he really does deserve to be a household name. At the time of writing I note that more books are on the way and I'll be buying all of them.

Enjoy.

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marjorie narey

Stunning......

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2011

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Ernesto Perez, retired number one hit-man for the Mafia, gives himself up to the FBI. He wants to tell his life story to one man, and he holds all the cards....

Ray Hartmann, a down on his luck lawyer is the man Perez wants to tell his story to. While struggling with his own demons, Hartmann is compelled to listen to Perez, at first against his wishes and gradually because of a growing fascination for the killer.

And so begins a fascinating rapport between the two main characters. Two adversaries who are poles apart and yet in some ways similar, and, in an almost incomprehensible way, they understand, respect and empathise with each other.

All the while the FBI and the New Orleans PD are powerless to take any action. All they can do is listen. Perez is in control.

Meanwhile the Governor of Louisiana's daughter has been kidnapped and must be found before she is dead.....

I am a great fan of R J Ellory, and I would say that of all of his books that I have read, this is my favourite. It is beautifully written and full of fact intertwined with fiction. It tells of the rise and influence of the Mafia in the USA and as such gives great insight into American history.

Staring slowly, it soon draws the reader in and then propels itself into a breathtaking pace. It has lots of graphic violence and some pages conjure up disturbing images.

It's a story of love, loss, loyalty and revenge. A brilliantly crafted book that makes for unforgettable reading. A stunning novel.

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Yorkshire Rose

Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2014

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Another fantastic book by R J Ellory, but I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the others, particularly Candlemoth, but it's extremely enjoyable and I couldn't put it down.

I won't go into the plot details, as this is covered by other reviewers, but I particularly liked (and I know I shouldn't!) Ernesto Perez and the brilliant, Ray Hartmann. They are some of the strongest and likeable characters I have ever come across. Ernesto, in particular for me, as he was the bad guy with a heart of gold. The pace was completely breathtaking in the last quarter and, although I wanted answers, I really, by that stage,didn't want it to end.

I just love how R J Ellory writes with fast paced plots, twists and turns around every corner and strong, wonderful characters.

Excellent.

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