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The Whistler

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John Grisham
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Ratings
Book
891
Narrator
167
Release Date
October 25, 2016
Duration
13 hours 10 minutes
Summary
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A high-stakes thrill ride through the darkest corners of the Sunshine State, from the author hailed as “the best thriller writer alive” by Ken Follett
 
We expect our judges to be honest and wise. Their integrity and impartiality are the bedrock of the entire judicial system. We trust them to ensure fair trials, to protect the rights of all litigants, to punish those who do wrong, and to oversee the orderly and efficient flow of justice.

But what happens when a judge bends the law or takes a bribe? It’s rare, but it happens.

Lacy Stoltz is an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct. She is a lawyer, not a cop, and it is her job to respond to complaints dealing with judicial misconduct. After nine years with the Board, she knows that most problems are caused by incompetence, not corruption. 

But a corruption case eventually crosses her desk. A previously disbarred lawyer is back in business with a new identity. He now goes by the name Greg Myers, and he claims to know of a Florida judge who has stolen more money than all other crooked judges combined. And not just crooked judges in Florida. All judges, from all states, and throughout U.S. history.

What’s the source of the ill-gotten gains? It seems the judge was secretly involved with the construction of a large casino on Native American land. The Coast Mafia financed the casino and is now helping itself to a sizable skim of each month’s cash. The judge is getting a cut and looking the other way. It’s a sweet deal: Everyone is making money.

But now Greg wants to put a stop to it. His only client is a person who knows the truth and wants to blow the whistle and collect millions under Florida law. Greg files a complaint with the Board on Judicial Conduct, and the case is assigned to Lacy Stoltz, who immediately suspects that this one could be dangerous.

Dangerous is one thing. Deadly is something else.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Claude H. Dec 2018

I enjoyed the audio book but did not much care for the narrator; her different character voices were hard to follow for me.

Profile Avatar Janet M. Aug 2018

Always have enjoyed Grisham’s books...

Profile Avatar Zeev B Mar 2018

Excellent story and narration. Technical side of the production was annoying, as the bookmarks were always off by 30-60 sec from where I set them, and sometimes they didn't even get registered at all.

Profile Avatar joan f Apr 2017

Good story line, Grisham has done it again. Great narration.

Profile Avatar Laura A Apr 2017

It was enjoyable read. The book was well written and it held my attention.

Profile Avatar Sabra G. Feb 2024

Of course. It’s so Grisham good!

Profile Avatar Jayne C. Aug 2018

Great book. Narration well done.

Profile Avatar John P Sep 2017

Great story, however it was a bit slow in spots.

Profile Avatar Karen Riley Mar 2017

Loved the book. Intriguing without unwelcome gratuitous scare or sex. I'm almost never disappointed in a John Grisham book. The narrator was a bit awkward with the different voices in the beginning and a few pronunciations were off, but she quickly smoothed out and was over all a good narrator. Very enjoyable audio book experience.

Profile Avatar beth ryan Jan 2017

The book was ok. I had a hard time listening to the narrator trying too hard to have a sexy voice. It took away from the story.

Profile Avatar Thomas Block Jan 2017

Very good. I had a hard time shutting it off when I should be doing something else. Good story, and good narration.

Profile Avatar Freida H. May 2024

It was good, but not as good as other books from this author.

Profile Avatar RobW Oct 2023

Great book.

Profile Avatar Robert S. Jun 2023

A lot of tense moments. You could feel the emotion of the characters.

Profile Avatar Linda M. Mar 2023

I've listened to a number of Grisham books and have really enjoyed them but this one was disappointing. Around the middle, it became a little boring (very unlike a Grisham read!) and I stayed with it and it was okay. It isn't one that I would recommend. The narrator was okay, but not the best.

Profile Avatar Tim M. Mar 2023

it was a typical Grisham book! keeps you guessing.

Profile Avatar Molly B. Aug 2022

I enjoyed the book however it was drawn out then wrapped up so quickly at the end! It went from zero to sixty!

Profile Avatar Pamela H. Aug 2022

I thought the narrator did not speak clearly, so it made the book not enjoyable

Profile Avatar Scott S. Jul 2022

I sometimes have a slow time warming up to a book, but once I get all of the characters down, and the action starts, it becomes pretty good. This book is like that! I have read over 30 audiobooks, and this is top 5. It would be nice, though, to have Audiobooks.com to give me a list of John Grisham books to read in order. I know he is good at developing characters throughout different books.

Profile Avatar Outlawtx86 Jul 2022

Wish there was more books, miss this reader.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2022

Loved the story - couldn’t put it down. Good narrator too. I haven’t listened to a John Grisham novel in awhile. Now I want to find another!

Profile Avatar Eric S. Jun 2022

i really enjoyed it. I have listen to most of John Grisham books. I see the new ones.

Profile Avatar Edwina M. Apr 2022

The book held my attention, but the last 20% or so is unremitting exposition. It's sloppy storytelling, but I guess when you're John Grisham you can get away with it.

Profile Avatar Molly S. Apr 2022

As a Grisham fan, was a little disappointed in this read. Started out with a bang, but fizzled as it went on...to many minor characters piling up to keep track of. But...being a Grisham book, still enjoyed it! The narration was awful. The woman's attempt at male voices came across weird and nasaly. Pretty distracting.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Loved the narration and have always enjoyed Grisham’s books

Profile Avatar Kassandra P. Feb 2022

Sorry to say, I really didn't care for this book. I don't feel like any of the characters were well developed and I didn't care what happened to any of them. I normally enjoy John Grisham but this one just missed the mark for me.

Profile Avatar William M. Sep 2020

Loved it thoroughly! Was my first full audio book listen and I couldn't turn it off!

Profile Avatar Patricia H. Sep 2020

I love anything and everything that John Grisham writes! Awesome!

Profile Avatar Jeanne-Marie O. Jan 2020

Good story but letdown ending!

Profile Avatar Bret S Sep 2017

Excellent, good twists and turns all the way to the end...

Profile Avatar Janyth G Sep 2017

Both book and narration were very well done. I liked how the narrator changed her tone for the different people. Kept me very much awake throughout part of an 18hr drive. I recommend it!

Profile Avatar Christopher G Aug 2017

Good book and narrator. The ending wrapped up a little too tidily for me.

Profile Avatar debra K Aug 2017

Book and narrator was excellent.

Profile Avatar rose s Aug 2017

This was my first audio book. I did enjoy it while driving, but I also listened at home. It was very good. I heard there was a sequel to it. Brethern? The book kept you wanting more.

Profile Avatar Miriam J Jul 2017

I enjoyed hearing Grisham as I drove to and from work narrated by a lovely voice. Well done.

Profile Avatar Wanda A Jun 2017

The narrator has a beautiful lilting voice that is great to listen to. I don't think this is Grisham's best work.

Profile Avatar Lucinda T May 2017

Enjoyed, listening while I work, I love listening to books while I do things around the house In the am, after I listen to the news, listening to a good book helps take the edge off the mostly negative news and get me in a better mood to go out into the world ????

Profile Avatar Toresa R Apr 2017

Very good book

Profile Avatar Robin G Apr 2017

I enjoyed it. Not my favorite Grisham novel but good!

Profile Avatar Victor Whang Mar 2017

Book is excellent but the narrator's different voices for the different characters was not very good at all especially the men characters. They all tended to sound the same. She might be better served just to read the story and not try to change voices.

Profile Avatar Ken Hahn Mar 2017

Very good book, however I did not like the Narrator.

Profile Avatar Alan Rochkind Feb 2017

Narrator had a pleasant voice which did not distract from the actual story. As always I enjoyed Grisham's writing style and original story.

Profile Avatar Kelly Adams Feb 2017

Narrator sounds like Siri. Not much inflection or real emotion in her voice. A pleasant voice, albeit robotic.

Profile Avatar mark kingan Feb 2017

its a good book don't get me wrong but it kinda goes flat. expecting a really good ending and it ends like a news report. i like the narrator if she did better books id enjoy it more.

Profile Avatar Sherry Thayne Feb 2017

Very good story, like others I didn't care for the narrators "man voice".

Profile Avatar Karla Sokolovic Feb 2017

This book was not my favorite of John Grisham

Profile Avatar Joseph Wade Feb 2017

I love the book! It was very entertaining and had a nice pace to the story. I really enjoyed the characters and the narrator did a fantastic job.

Profile Avatar Troy Clark Jan 2017

I thought the book was good, but I did not care for the narrator. Her voice did not work well for the male parts and seemed disconnected at times. She was good for most of the female characters. Overall a good listen.

Profile Avatar Brian Schmidt Jan 2017

I thought it was very well written and told just right.

Profile Avatar Chris Thompson Jan 2017

Great way to handle a long drive. Good book selection.

Profile Avatar Dennis Heap Jan 2017

A good listen, finished it in two days. I look forward to many more.

Profile Avatar Marshall Hewitt Jan 2017

I really enjoyed this book. It was captivating and the story line kept me engaged to the very end. The narrator was perfect.

Profile Avatar Virginia Faulkner Jan 2017

Great book!

Profile Avatar Judy Bergstrom Jan 2017

This book rambles on for at least 10 chapters too long. The first two thirds are interesting, but it is almost like he has material or ideas for two more stories so he just adds them to this one". Very disappointing

Profile Avatar Charles Price Dec 2016

Good read not one of the best but I will always look for his next book!

Profile Avatar Don Sailer Dec 2016

Narration was awful. She sounded like a dumb little kid. My five year old could have done a better job. The story was ok but well below Grisham's standards. All in all of serious waste of time.

Profile Avatar Ginger Puckett Dec 2016

Awesome book and narrative voice. I liked the fact that the voice wasn't monotone. I was driving and liked the book.

Profile Avatar Michelle Friederichs Dec 2016

Fabulous book.

Profile Avatar Autumn Hamilton Dec 2016

The book was decent; not one of Grishan's best, but interesting enough .... The narrator,, not so much. Her voice was awful and the "voices" she attributed to the characters all sounded the same. The general story reading voice actually put me to sleep ... I am just glad I wasn't driving at the time!

Profile Avatar Therese Whitt Dec 2016

Great book. Couldn't put it down!

Profile Avatar Charles Marino Dec 2016

Grisham is a hyper masculine author. asking a woman to narrate this novel was a mistake. Even so, the narration was very poor. This was my first Audiobook. Another experience like this one and I will be dropping my subscription.

Profile Avatar Jocelyn Hofstede Dec 2016

Good story but dislike the narrator. Almost quit listening.

Profile Avatar Sonja Maroni Nov 2016

Surprisingly slow and uninteresting. Wondering if Grisham really wrote it since it's not close to his usual caliber. Good narration, though!

Profile Avatar Sharon Smith Nov 2016

The story is fun to listen to and holds your interest. Not too keen on the narrator's voice changes for the different characters.

Profile Avatar Christina Theocharides Nov 2016

Great book! There's a great twist and then it's so suspenseful!

Profile Avatar Chauntall Jones Nov 2016

Another good

Profile Avatar cassie morrissy Nov 2016

This did not read like a John Grisham novel. I find it difficult to believe he even wrote it. It was so incredibly boring in my opinion. The story lacked any kind of intrigue or suspense. I kept expecting there to be a twist or something unexpected, but unfortunately it remained predictable. The narrator was terrible. The change in voices to male was pathetic. It was hard to listen to. I came very close to discontinuing the audiobook because of it. It was cringeworthy at points. John Grisham can afford a better narrator?? I would not recommend this audiobook at all.

Profile Avatar John Boyer Nov 2016

Enjoyed the book but it lost its pizzaz in the last 20percent when I thought something Unexpected was going to happen.

Profile Avatar dayne sieling Nov 2016

Yikes John! I hate it when prolific writers churn it out as opposed to crafting great works.

Profile Avatar Mark Griffin Nov 2016

Such a good book. John Grisham never disappoints.

Profile Avatar Nancy Krehlik Nov 2016

Great book! The story moved along at a good clip, held my interest. It is one of Grisham's best books in recent years. The narrator was very good.

Profile Avatar Lisa Copeland Oct 2016

I love the book. The narrator not so much. But I am a John Grisham fan. The reason I don't care for the narrator is I don't like her voice when she tries to sound like a man.

Profile Avatar Lawrence Baty Oct 2016

This story kept me listening and not fast forwarding. I loved it.

The Whistler

The Whistler

Author: John Grisham
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