Flay

Warriors Series, Book 5

By: Ty Patterson

Narrated by: Steve Carlson

Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

The Flayer, a serial killer in New York, cuts up his victims and posts videos online. He is planning a special show, one that will break the internet. However, that's only part of his plan. The second part will break the city.

Special Ops agent Zeb Carter, recruited to help the NYPD, has never come across a killer as evil and cunning as the Flayer.

The Flayer appears at will, disappears into the darkness, and all that he leaves behind his a mutilated body.

As the body count rises and New Yorkers turn on the police, the Flayer amps the pressure. He releases a video of his killing and makes a chilling promise. His next killing will break the internet - it will be live.

Zeb Carter has few clues; the only lead he has uncovered suggests that breaking the internet is not the Flayer's sole motive. He is building up to a terrifying climax the likes of which the city hasn't faced before…

Zeb decides to come out in the open in order to draw out the Flayer; however he might be too late. The Flayer has already set his plan in motion.

The city that never sleeps is heading to a catastrophic nightmare.

'Hotter than the inside of a gun barrel.'

©2016 Ty Patterson (P)2016 Ty Patterson

Very slow start, but good in the end.

The author provided me with a complimentary copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. The book had a very slow start for me and honestly if I had been reading the ebook or paperback version I probably wouldn't have finished it. It did get better, but it jumped around so much that it was hard to remember what was going on. And the date header at the beginning of each chapter was just annoying. It wasn't just one day; it was a range of dates, but then it didn't seem like that much time passed in the actual storyline.

The narrator also made the story difficult to follow. Several of the character voices sounded the same, so it was difficult to distinguish when the narrator switched from one character to another.

Soooooooooooo Good!

Any additional comments?

At its core, this listen centered around the chase for a deranged serial killer. But it was soooo much more than that. The cast of characters were intriguing. The author deftly blended two stories together that kept you on the edge of your seat. The narrator was the perfect compliment to the subject and made all the characters, good and bad, real and believable.

It's not a queasy blood and guts listen, although elements of both are present. It's a smart thriller with layers and layers and layers of compassion, mirth, distaste, love, humanity and lack of humanity, and it's all woven together for the best listen I've had in this genre.

This listen is book five in a series and now that I know it exists, I'm going to find all the earlier books and get this story line, these relationships, from the beginning.

Creepy story but it kept me interested

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Quite a thriller. Very creepy. I felt it could be a true story.

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

outstanding job !!!

I received this audible edition for free for a honest review.. I highly recommend this audible edition for true hard core action fans..Great story line bravo..wonderfully written and expertly narrated.

An enjoyable listen.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Not really. I drifted off a few times.... but I was never on the edge of my seat.

Have you listened to any of Steve Carlson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to any of Steve Carlson's other performances yet, but there's still time... And, Steve is on my mental list of "Narrators to listen to again"

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really.

Any additional comments?

Steve has an enjoyable narration style, and he doesn't screw things up by trying to give every character an absurdly unique voice of their own. Simple, subtle voice changes made it obvious that a different character was speaking, and he did it without over-the-top cartoon-like voices getting in the way.

wish this happened in real life

If only we had real agencies like portrayed in this book, the United States might have a chance against terrorism. More audio books please.

I LOVED this book from the first page to the last!

What made the experience of listening to Flay the most enjoyable?

This was a book I was hooked on from start to finish - it was such a good twist I had to go back a few pages and enjoy the ending again, From the moment I started I couldn't get enough...I listen when I mow and my family was all pleased when everyone yards were done...I told my DD I had a REALLY good book - she said I guess! LOL Love this! Thank you

Have you listened to any of Steve Carlson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I thought he did a great job one of the top three in my books, don't mind the pun

Any additional comments?

I will be reading more series, loved the story line and the people in it...it's a great book -- if you are into serial killers you will love this one~

Great action thriller

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.

Not my usual genre but I quite enjoyed this. A classic crime/action thriller, but with a twist. Add a serial killer and terrorists. Great mix of interesting characters. Loved the twins. Though Zeb seemed a bit fantastical to me. Great action. Kept me hooked the whole time. Narrator was decent but not my favorite. Not much emotion in the narration. I'll probably look into the rest of the series.

Great book

it was a very good book I have one problem it said it was book no five but there is only four books all together where is five I brought the other three. Very fast pace excellent story loved it I received this book free for a honest review and unbiased option .

Another great book...

Flay by Ty Patterson is another great book full of action, suspense, and mystery. The book is wonderfully narrated by Steve Carlson, who brings life to all of the characters.

The story is about a serial killer, the press calls the Flayer, because after his killing, he cuts off his victims skin, and other body parts. As the book progresses, Flayer is joined by a terrorist know as the Goul, who beheads his victims. Both post their killings to the Internet. Together they plot a double murder.

Zeb Carter and his crew join forces with the New York Police to catch the deadly duo. You will have to listen to the book to find out more. Ty Patterson has written another outstanding book in the Warrior Series.