Keep Calm

A Thriller

By: Mike Binder

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

When a bombing at 10 Downing Street wounds the prime minister and tests Great Britain's resolve, American ex-cop Adam Tatum must confront a conspiracy in the highest halls of power.

Former Michigan detective Adam Tatum receives an unexpected offer, a golden opportunity that seems almost too good to be true. He travels to 10 Downing Street to participate in a high-stakes conference. Immediately after his visit, a bomb detonates, wounding the prime minister and placing Adam Tatum squarely in the crosshairs of suspicion. Sensing a setup, Tatum flees with his family, desperately fighting for survival in an unfamiliar country. The lives of his children, the future of his marriage, and the fate of a nation depend on Tatum exposing the conspirators who pegged him for a fall.

Georgia Turnbull, the chancellor of the Exchequer, and Davina Steel, the lead investigator, both stand to gain from the successful manhunt of Adam Tatum. But as motives emerge and desires ignite, each must decide what she's really after.

Layered plots, crackling dialogue, and propulsive action mark Keep Calm, the riveting debut thriller from award-winning actor, director, and screenwriter Mike Binder.

©2015 Mike Binder (P)2015 Macmillan Audio

Was this a first book by the author?

It was clunky in the beginning. I didn't care about the characters--there was nothing to make them interesting or appealing.
It did get better but I foundthe constant switching between the past and present and all the POVs distracting.
Not awful but I had to make myself stick to it.
Narrator was flat at first but I enjoyed his performance overall.

If it's a first book by the author I'd be a little more forgiving. Gotta have time to find your stride.
No substitute for Jack Carr or Vince Flynn or Mark Greaney.

don't believe the nay sayers

this is not flat. this is omg so relevant to our times. scary how true and corrupt ppl are that run the governments,. power is senseless unjoy the read well worth the credit

This title needs Scott Brick narration

What did you like best about Keep Calm? What did you like least?

The performance by R. C. Bray really brings down this good, exciting story. His monotone delivery really distracts from the story.

What did you like best about this story?

Well written very poorly narrated.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of R. C. Bray?

Scott Brick

7 deadly sins all here

Not sure what some of the other reviewers were reading, but this is a great thrill ride. All the 7 deadly sins are played out by the characters. No spoilers from me, so spend the credit and listen to a moving roller coaster of a tale.

As usual R. C. Bray is simply the best. He is the perfect narrator for the story. It’s a tale of human nature and weakness, and figuring out what really matters in life. Definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!

Great Read, Builds Start To Finish

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

I would recommend this book. Well written with a modern, feasible, albeit a bit far fetched but enjoyable plot. Kept my interest throughout. Of course as usual I really enjoyed R.C. Bray's narration. Masterful.

Riveting

Bought it for a road trip, and I didn't want to get out of the car!

i'm not going to lie...

Is there anything you would change about this book?

It was a bit too long. It really could have ended much sooner.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Glad it was over.

Have you listened to any of R. C. Bray’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love R.C. Bray! He was the reason I got this book.

Did Keep Calm inspire you to do anything?

Absolutely nothing