The Escape (audio)

It’s a prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it’s impossible . . . until now.

John Puller’s older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason. His inexplicable escape from prison makes him the most wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance at capturing Robert alive, and so Puller must bring in his brother to face justice.

But Puller quickly discovers that his brother is pursued by others who don’t want him to survive. Puller is in turn pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with another agent, who may have an agenda of her own.

They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are her allegiances unclear, but there are troubling details about his brother’s conviction . . . and someone out there doesn’t want the truth to ever come to light. As the nationwide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller’s masterful skills as an investigator and strengths as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother—or himself.

This audio was narrated by the talented Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy.  The action is fast paced taking quite a few twists that kept me guessing.  John is asked to help with the investigation which I found surprising.  I figured he would investigate on his own at the risk of his career, but it still worked. I was suspicious of  Veronica Knox and liked the not knowing if she was helping or going to sabotage John's investigation.  Robert Puller is as interesting as John and I hope they appear together in another book.  This is the third book in the series that stands alone well, but helps to have read the first two.

This complimentary review copy was received thankfully from Mitch and Hachette Audio and in no way influenced my review of this book. These are my personal thoughts and reactions to the reading of the book.