The Lions of Lucerne

By: Brad Thor

Narrated by: Armand Schultz

Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

In a daring and chilling debut, Brad Thor draws us into a sinister labyrinth of political intrigue and international terrorism, serving up an explosive cocktail of unrelenting action and a shattering climax, as one man is pushed to the edge.

On the snow-covered slopes of Utah, the unthinkable has just become a nightmarish reality. Thirty Secret Service agents have been viciously executed, and the vacationing president of the United States has kidnapped by one of the most lethal terrorist organizations in the Middle East, the dreaded Fatah.

But one man, surviving agent and ex-Navy SEAL Scot Harvath, doesn't believe the Fatah is responsible for the attack. Driven by his professional code of duty and honor, and a solemn vow to avenge his fallen comrades, Scot creates his own rules to get some answers. But his search for the truth raises the blood pressure of his superiors... and casts his own life in mortal jeopardy. The deadly machinations have been set in motion by a shadowy coalition, comprising some of the highest-ranking officials in government and business, men who operate above the law, men who realize the threat Scot poses to their hidden agenda...men who will do anything to stop him.

Now framed for murder and on the run, Scot goes for broke and takes his own brand of justice to the unlikeliest place of all, the towering mountains of Switzerland. It is there that he finds an improbable ally in the beautiful Claudia Mueller of the Swiss Federal Attorney's Office. Together they must brave the subzero temperatures and sheer heights of treacherous Mount Pilatus, and enter the den of the most notorious team of professional killers the world has ever known.

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Critic reviews

"A hot read for a winter night." (People)
"High-voltage entertainment reminiscent of Robert Ludlum and David Morrell." (Library Journal)
"Schultz's tense, energetic reading builds the suspense and drama of Thor's strong plot of political intrigue and international terrorism. Fans of Ludlum-style action will be satisfied." (AudioFile)

Need Unabridged Version ; Really Poor Narration

I'll admit from the start that this is more a review of the choice of narrators than anything else. I'll say that I found this story to be predictable and simplisitc, but that doesn't surprise me since the unabridged version isn't available at Audible. I've listened to all of Brad Thor's books up to "The Last Patriot" at this point. I'm not sure who the decision maker is, but the best thing that individual did was get rid of Armand Schultz and replace him with George Guidall after "Path of the Assassin". The worst thing they ever did was drop George Guidall and go back to Armand Schultz after "The Last Patriot". Schultz's reading is just horrible. I could go into much greater description as to why I feel that way, but just trust me. George Guidall is every bit the voice of Scott Harvath (in my head) as he is the voice of Mitch Rapp, and whoever is making the decisions ought to know that. Don't they listen to their finished product?

Not bad, not good

Cringey dialogue, unbelievable feats of human strength, and too many twists and turns. Not for me, but it probably is enjoyable for many others.

Good read

What did you love best about The Lions of Lucerne?

This book kept my attention from start to end. It was a real thriller and great to listen to.

What did you like best about this story?

The story line was good along with the humor.

Not well adapted

There were gaps see the end of chapters which broke up the continuity. This is an abridged version which probably leaves a lot of ambiance or of the performance.

I will try the next in the series as unabridged to see if it is any better.

Don't like abridged

I do not like abridged books. I don't think I realized this was when I got it but I still gave it a try. It wasn't great. It would be a good book if it wasn't abridged so if you like the Brad Thor series or books in this vein (Vince Flynn, etc), you should find the unabridged book and give it a try.

Great story

My 1st exposure to this author and series and I am hooked. Can't wait to listen to more!!

it's okay

I have listened to other Scott Harvath. books and thought I would try to listen to the series in order.. the narration of this first book is stilted. the story is okay... but... Having said that, I know that the story line will improve in the next few books as will the narration. . this first attempt is not indicative of the rest of the books. I love Brad Thor's next books so don't stop listening.

bad story

story was very cliche. very predictable, it read like a teenager novel. hope the rest of the series is better.

First Book? Amazing!!!

I saw his latest book advertised in the Costco Connection and when I accessed his website I was impressed by his digital presence and the way he represents his product.
I am usually not inspired by authors that have a main character that already has a long line of development because I feel that if I jump in in the middle or towards the end I will have missed a great deal about that character or if I start with book one I will have a long Journey to catch up to the book that I really want to read.
With hesitation I started the Lions of Lucerne and was quickly bitten by the Brad Thor bug. I am eager to begin this new relationship.

loved every word!

Bad ass book! loved every second of it. I cant wait to read the rest.