The Ghost Assassin by Lisa Renee Jones

The Ghost Assassin

Danger lurks in this deadly game of trust

Length4h59m
Release dateSeptember 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (4 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorLisa Renee Jones
NarratorMadeleine Maby, Andrew B. Wehrlen
Runtime4h59m
PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (4 ratings)
CategoriesMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Thrillers
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Lilah’s world shatters when a murder strikes too close to home—a calculated hit that screams assassination. With nowhere else to turn, she seeks out Ghost, the infamous killer whose reputation precedes him. But is he the savior she needs or the next threat in her crosshairs? *The Ghost Assassin* twists loyalty into a razor’s edge, where every alliance could be a trap and every shadow hides a blade.

This isn’t just a thriller; it’s a high-stakes psychological chess match disguised as a crime novel. Lisa Renee Jones crafts a plot that’s relentless, with twists that land like punches and a protagonist whose desperation makes her both compelling and vulnerable. The short runtime keeps the tension coiled tight, ensuring no moment is wasted. Pair this with a narration duo that brings depth to every character—Madeleine Maby’s Lilah crackles with raw emotion, while Andrew B. Wehrlen’s Ghost drips with dangerous charm. The result? An audiobook that doesn’t just play in your ears; it claws its way into your pulse.

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  • Expert narration by Madeleine Maby, Andrew B. Wehrlen brings every character and scene to life across 4h59m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for thrillers with morally gray protagonists, so *The Ghost Assassin* had me at ‘hello.’ Lilah’s voice—delivered with razor-sharp precision by Madeleine Maby—feels less like a performance and more like a confession, raw and unfiltered. Her desperation to protect what’s left of her life is palpable, and it makes her easy to root for, even when her choices grow reckless. Andrew B. Wehrlen’s Ghost is the kind of narrator’s dream: effortlessly commanding, with a voice that could sell a lie or a lethal truth just as convincingly. Their chemistry crackles, and the back-and-forth between them keeps the pacing relentless. That said, the audiobook isn’t without its hiccups. The production has a few odd volume spikes during intense scenes, which jolted me out of immersion more than once. And while Jones’ plot twists are bold, a couple feel so outlandish they risk undermining the stakes—like a magician’s misdirection that’s a little too obvious. Still, the flaws are minor in a thriller that otherwise nails its balance of suspense and character depth. If you love audiobooks where the narration *is* the performance, not just the soundtrack, this one delivers.

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