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Audiobook (abridged)6 hours

The Blue Zone

Written by Andrew Gross

Narrated by Ilyana Kadushin

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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A breathtaking novel of suspense from the co-author of five bestselling James Patterson novels, including ‘Judge and Jury’ and ‘Lifeguard’.

They were the perfect family. And he was the perfect family man. One day changed it all.

Arrested for racketeering, Ben Raab must testify against a Colombian drug cartel before leaving his lifestyle as a wealthy lawyer forever. He and his family will join the FBI's Witness Protection Programme. Currently protecting over 4,500 people, it is the most successful scheme of its kind ever, the backbone of American justice.

But the Programme's perfect success rate is about to come to a shocking end. Their case agent is found tortured to death, then Ben suddenly vanishes. The only person who might be able to find him is his eldest daughter, Kate.

Covers blown, forced to question everything they know, the Raab family is plunged into a terrifying existence no one has prepared them for.

Most people would call it certain death.

The FBI calls it The Blue Zone.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateJun 18, 2007
ISBN9780007259526
Author

Andrew Gross

Andrew Gross is the author of the New York Times and international bestsellers Everything to Lose, No Way Back, 15 Seconds, Eyes Wide Open, Reckless, Don't Look Back, The Dark Tide, and The Blue Zone. He is also coauthor of five number one bestsellers with James Patterson, including Judge & Jury and Lifeguard. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I had this one on the shelf for while and had no clue what it was about. When I read the introductory notes I was intrigued. If Gross had spent more time exploring WITSEC this would have been a much better book. Other than the definitions of the three zones (which is what intrigued me to begin with) you learn absolutely nothing about the program. After all it's a work of fiction, throw some interesting bits in and let the reader decide if it's authentic. All along I felt I was reading the basis for what became the tv series, In Plain Sight, right down to the note on the dashboard of a US Marshall. Coincidence? Maybe.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Evidently this author frequently wrote in tandem with James Patterson and this was the first book he wrote on his own. The story was unbelievably convoluted in an effort to keep the reader off balance, but I thought it became ridiculous.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    An interesting plot idea which for me didn't quite come off. The basic story is of a New York gold trader caught by the FBI dealing with a Columbian drug family, resulting in him being persuaded to go into Witness Protection with his family and the consequences for his family of that decision. The plot gets a bit complicated near the end and it is hard to quite figure out who is doing what to whom and why, but mildly entertaining.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Definitely a page turner. Fast read with an intricate plot. Keeps you guessing. I really enjoyed reading this book. If you enjoyed the books where Gross co-authored with James Patterson, I recommend you try this one.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Slick fast predictable thriller with twists and turns that make it unbelievable and extremely unlikely. Its pace makes up for its lack of cohesive realism
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Despite some flaws (characters that didn't make sense, some clumsy plotting, obvious conclusion etc), it was a reasonably fast read. However, my criteria is whether I would go out of my way to read another book- and the answer is no.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    A lot of unknowns and still not sure why all the fuss was taken even after you get the big picture. Some parts were exciting but overall not recommended.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    GREAT BOOK, VERY SUSPENSFUL!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I bought this book from a bargain bin thinking it looked OK. As soon as I started reading this fine debut solo book, I had to remark how great a buy this was.The plot is fast paced with numerous plot twists. The author clearly thought out the storyline with great attention to making it a great thriller. I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys thrillers and mysteries.The characters can be felt through the writing. You may think you understand a character but watch out - your thoughts will likely change as you read this fine thriller. I will now seek out the rest of his solo books for a high position in my reading queue.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A bit lightweight but well plotted and quite addictive.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This story is about what happens when the web of deceit spun around a drugs cartel begins to unravel. Just how far will those involved go to get revenge? Not my usual reading material but I really enjoyed it. Lots of twists and turns.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I really enjoyed this book. I will definitely read another from this author again. Loved the characters, the twists and turns, and held my attention all the way through.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This book was a very light read. I thought it had a weak plot, weak characters and was boring and mediocre overall. There were a few times the writing piqued my interest, but for the most part, this book made me seriously think about laying it down and finding something else to read.If you are looking for something that is a quick, easy read without much substance, you might like this one. Otherwise, pick out something else.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    One of my new faves in suspense fiction! Gross got his start with James Patterson, but he really comes into his own with The Blue Zone. This book was outlandish and believable at the same time. I will most assuredly read more of him!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Kate's life becomes unraveled when her family has to go into the Witness Protection Program for their own safety. But wait....just who is her family??? Gross does so much better writing without Patterson, in my opinion. He seems to have a better story line with better development of characters.This definitely is difficult to put down!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This pacy thriller unfolds so that the reader's understanding of the heroine's circumstances matches hers as she tries to understand the mystery represented by her father's disappearance from the USA's witness protection program. Because it is such an easy read, I was not distracted by some of the clumsy phrasing.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A lot of twists and turns in this story of a father who runs away from investigation and when his daughter investigates she finds that there are a lot of lies in the past, a past that might kill her.It's not a bad novel but it has some moments that just don't flow.