The List

Written by J.A. Konrath

Narrated by Benjamin L. Darcie

They are ten strangers with one thing in common:
A mysterious tattoo on the bottom of their feet.

None of them know how it got there or what it means.
One of them is a homicide cop who’s determined to find out.
All of them are marked for death—because they’re next on . . .

THE LIST

The explosive thriller from bestselling author J.A. Konrath, The List takes you deep inside a top-secret techno-conspiracy that’s too shocking to comprehend, too insidious to detect, and far too powerful to stop . . .

Praise for J.A. Konrath’s thrillers

“EXCELLENT.”—Lee Child
“UNRELENTING.”—James Rollins
“CONSTANT THRILLS AND CHILLS." —Heather Graham

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Jun 19, 2018
• ISBN: 9781978640757

J.A. Konrath

Joe Konrath has sold more than two million books in twenty countries. He’s written over thirty novels and over a hundred short stories in the mystery, thriller, horror, and sci-fi genres. He’s twice won the Love is Murder Award for best thriller, and has also won the Derringer Award, and the Ellery Queen Readers Choice Award, and has been nominated for many others including the Anthony, Macavity, and Gumshoe. Konrath edited the collection These Guns for Hire, and his fiction has appeared in dozens of magazines and anthologies including Ellery Queen, Alfred Hitchcock, Cemetery Dance, The Strand, Thriller edited by James Patterson, and Wolfsbane & Mistletoe edited by Charlaine Harris (True Blood). He’s considered a pioneer in self-publishing. His blog, A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing, gets several million hits per year, and Konrath has been featured in Forbes, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, Playboy, USA Today, Time, Woman's World, the LA Times, and the New York Times among many other periodicals. He also blogs for the Huffington Post. Find out more at www.jakonrath.com.

Reviews for The List

[David Morse · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Well done. Good character development and an interesting plot. Interesting take on cloning.

[nospi-2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyable thriller with many comedic elements 4 star book
Fabulous narrator made immersion reading a five star experience”

[leslie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting book with a good narrator who read well without a lot of fake accents.

[william mccann · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Captivating from the beginning... Great book keeps you listening /reading from the start!!

[cassiewinters-2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is perhaps the first governmental conspiracy type book that I have read. I hadn't picked any up because I thought that I wouldn't like this particular genre of fiction. I was shocked that I actually enjoyed it. Primarily because it was a trashy read. I haven't read very many books that are absurd or just hysterical, but this book definitely fit into both of these categories.

The plot is about a bunch of clones without giving too much away about the plot line of the book. There are several funny moments in the book as well, but one particularly overused joke is the author's usage of the anal region of the human body. It was the only thing that I felt was overused.

Overall the book was enjoyable because it wasn't asking the author to think a lot, even though there was a random area where it was throwing out different technical science terms related to the body. The book is just one of those page-turners where you read and want to know what is next, but you don't get philosophical along the way searching for a deeper meaning. There are times where you need a book without that deeper subtext and this book did not disappoint. The story was richer than I expected and the characters more defined than I thought for a book that I selected randomly from the Amazon Kindle Lending Library for free. I am pleased I did and would recommend this book to anyone wanting a fast-paced interesting read.

[soulflower1981 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is perhaps the first governmental conspiracy type book that I have read. I hadn't picked any up because I thought that I wouldn't like this particular genre of fiction. I was shocked that I actually enjoyed it. Primarily because it was a trashy read. I haven't read very many books that are absurd or just hysterical, but this book definitely fit into both of these categories.

The plot is about a bunch of clones without giving too much away about the plot line of the book. There are several funny moments in the book as well, but one particularly overused joke is the author's usage of the anal region of the human body. It was the only thing that I felt was overused.

Overall the book was enjoyable because it wasn't asking the author to think a lot, even though there was a random area where it was throwing out different technical science terms related to the body. The book is just one of those page-turners where you read and want to know what is next, but you don't get philosophical along the way searching for a deeper meaning. There are times where you need a book without that deeper subtext and this book did not disappoint. The story was richer than I expected and the characters more defined than I thought for a book that I selected randomly from the Amazon Kindle Lending Library for free. I am pleased I did and would recommend this book to anyone wanting a fast-paced interesting read.

[aliceanna-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it, loved it, loved it!!! The premise was more than a bit far-fetched, but the characters were fantastic, the pace was perfect and the humor was spot on. Long live Roy and Bert!

[jpodlaski_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read one of Mr. Konrath's other books, "Afraid", loved his writing style and ability keep readers guessing and in suspense throughout his story. When I saw "The List" posted on one of my daily "Free Kindle Offerings", I didn't hesitate to snatch it up. I was not disappointed!I was so hooked that I couldn't put it down. Tom and Roy, the Chicago Police Detectives, somewhat remind me of Patterson's Alex Cross and his partner. Now add a fishing lure collector, a kick-ass female film producer and a used car salesman to round out the team of good guys; all five have something physical in common - a tattoo on the bottom of one heel. All are on the same list and maniacs are trying to kill them! The story has humor, terror, gore and imagination as this group of five fight off their killers while attempting to find the person(s) responsible for creating the "list" and learning why they are targeted. It's all part of a master plan - thirty years in the making, and they are caught right in the middle of it all. It is possible to stop it, but nobody will believe or help them prevent the catastrophe. They have to try it alone!Jack Kilborn keeps readers on a high level alert, making it difficult to "relax" while reading his thrilling story. Twists and turns show up without warning - keeping readers up way too late in the night to see what happens next. This book is filled with very descriptive scenes...if you are able to read through zombie or serial killer novels, then you shouldn't have any trouble with "The List". Buyer beware: once you start - it will be difficult to put down. Great job Mr. Kilborn! I look forward to reading more of your work!John Podlaski, author[[ASIN:B003R4Z5U6 Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel]]

[cmeilink_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

What is the significance of blue number tattoos found on the bottom of the feet of murder victims? As Det. Tom Mankowski investigates, he has more than a professional interest in finding the connection...he, too, has a blue number tattoo.Tom's investigation leads to some rather amazing discoveries. The victims were all adopted. The victims were all the same age. The victims had families with some tie to the military--everything just like Tom--and, just like Tom, they were all cloned.Cloned from the best and the worst in history, their creator had used the likes of Thomas Jefferson, Joan of Arc, William Shakespeare, Attila the Hun, Jack the Ripper, and Einstein as the starting DNA to determine if pure genetics would determine the clones' character, intelligence, and talents. But now, someone wanted them dead.An interesting premise and some quirky characters.

[tftorrey_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Joe Konrath has become quite an Internet sensation, so I was interested in his work, but kind of leery of what I might find. After all, Joe seems like a great guy, but it's relatively easy (and somewhat random) to get famous on the Internet, and very hard (and quite unrelated) to write a great book. As it turned out, I needn't have worried.The List is a sensational thrill ride from the gruesome start to the fiery finish. The action bounces back and forth around the country, and at every stop the story grows more intricate and the danger ratchets up another notch. The characters are by turns sincere and interesting and funny, and Konrath excels at getting his characters into hopeless situations, then letting them get themselves out. The plot contains just enough science to be convincing, and just enough fantasy to be fun. And Abe Lincoln is hilarious.Whether you are a fan of Konrath, a fan of realistic science fiction, or just a fan of sharp action and tight prose, this book is not to be missed. For my part, it was a great introduction to the work of Joe Konrath, and I can't wait to read the rest.

[josephlyoung · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyed the rather quirky story and both good and evil characters. I think Bert was my favorite and thought his special investment collection was great camp. I enjoyed the tense but, humorous interplay between the cooperating characters and the truly evil aspects of the villains. The story pace was frantic at times but, loved the compulsion to continue reading. Never a dull moment. I'm now keyed for the continuation of the story even though the adventure was resolved to my satisfaction. I'm going to look forward to reading more of J.A. Konrath's stories!

[creighley_1 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Too outrageous to make it work.

[barbyrabaker · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Light reading, entertaining book about a group of people trying to save the country/world about learning they are clones of famous people. Improbable science, shallow characters. Amusing banter between characters that can sometimes be annoying.