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Vanishing Games: A novel
Written by Roger Hobbs
Narrated by Jake Weber
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The gritty, riveting, highly anticipated sequel to the national (and international) best seller Ghostman, by the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roger Hobbs
It's just before dawn on the South China Sea when three experienced pirates open fire on a small smuggling yacht. Their target: a bag of uncut sapphires worth millions. But when one of them stumbles across an enormous treasure that wasn't on the manifest, everything goes sideways. Within minutes two of them are dead, leaving the third, a coldblooded psychopath, to claim both the sapphires and the mysterious windfall for himself. If he disappears, he won't just be wealthy. He'll have the power to change the course of history.
His boss, Angela, isn't about to let that happen. She calls in a favor from her onetime protégé: a fixer sometimes known as Jack, or more often as simply the Ghostman. Within hours he's flying halfway around the world to find her in the glimmering neon slums of Macau. Jack has no real name, no address and no fingerprints-but given the right motivation, he can make serious problems vanish. Though the two haven't talked since they botched a job six years ago, as soon as Jack's off the plane they're back together again, facing down a crime boss, a hit man and a conspiracy bigger than anything they've ever encountered and more dangerous than they could've imagined.
Their partnership-between people with no lasting relationships whatsoever-is at the very heart of a novel that will cement Roger Hobbs's status as one of our most talented crime writers.
From the Hardcover edition.
It's just before dawn on the South China Sea when three experienced pirates open fire on a small smuggling yacht. Their target: a bag of uncut sapphires worth millions. But when one of them stumbles across an enormous treasure that wasn't on the manifest, everything goes sideways. Within minutes two of them are dead, leaving the third, a coldblooded psychopath, to claim both the sapphires and the mysterious windfall for himself. If he disappears, he won't just be wealthy. He'll have the power to change the course of history.
His boss, Angela, isn't about to let that happen. She calls in a favor from her onetime protégé: a fixer sometimes known as Jack, or more often as simply the Ghostman. Within hours he's flying halfway around the world to find her in the glimmering neon slums of Macau. Jack has no real name, no address and no fingerprints-but given the right motivation, he can make serious problems vanish. Though the two haven't talked since they botched a job six years ago, as soon as Jack's off the plane they're back together again, facing down a crime boss, a hit man and a conspiracy bigger than anything they've ever encountered and more dangerous than they could've imagined.
Their partnership-between people with no lasting relationships whatsoever-is at the very heart of a novel that will cement Roger Hobbs's status as one of our most talented crime writers.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Roger Hobbs
Roger Hobbs vive en Portland (Oregón). En 2011 se licenció en el Reed College en inglés, lenguas antiguas, cine negro y teoría literaria. Ghostman, su primera novela, ha sido un éxito de ventas; además, se está traduciendo a catorce idiomas y pronto tendrá una adaptación al cine.
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Reviews for Vanishing Games
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Having read the ARC, I am hoping that an editor gets to sit down with the author before publishing. There are too many sections where the reader is thrown out of the story and given an in depth explanation of some item, that although fascinating, completely brings any momentum of the plotting to an abrupt halt. While not as completely developed as Ghostman, Roger's first novel, we do get to delve into the protagonist's background a bit more. Overall, I felt this novel was a bit forced and cliched in spots, bringing the long wait and anticipation of a second novel to a disappointing letdown. Even so, I'll be in line for the next one.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In the second novel featuring "Ghostman" Jack, our criminal hero is called to the aid of the woman who mentored him and then abandoned him six years ago after a heist. Her plea for help takes him to Macau and right into the middle of Asian gang territory and a complex shell game that will hopefully deceive the other criminal elements long enough for Jack and Angela to get out of the game completely. Hobbs once again provides high-speed action peppered with Jack's explanations of the mechanics of crime, this time on an international scale. Jack's first adventure offered a simpler plot, more familiar surroundings, and a touch of humor, resulting in a more enjoyable read. Both books showcase Jack's character - a thief who remains likable by taking on criminal elements who are more violent and twisted than he is.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Closer to 3.75. I think this was a little better than the first book but still seems to wrap up a little too quickly. Very enjoyable. though.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I was a bit disappointed in 'Vanishing Games'. I liked Hobbs' first Ghostman novel, but this was a step back: mediocre writing, a decent plot, dialogue that was wooden at times, overuse of jargon, and unbelievable (as in 'not believable') action sequences.
Don't get me wrong, I love an action novel that's a quick read, but when I find myself saying too many times 'that can't happen', then I have a problem with it. On the other hand, I did learn a few things about a couple topics that will remain nameless due to spoiler potential, but that didn't compensate for the not-believable stuff. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I enjoyed this story. It was interesting to read about Jack and his old friend Angela. She robs a boat and it goes bad so she needs help disappearing. They had not seen each other in years since they had to disappear after another job that went wrong. There are a lot of things that happen before they can disappear. I received this ebook from Firsttoread for a fair and honest opinion.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I loved Hobbs' first book, Ghostman. I've been waiting for this sequel, and was thrilled when I was able to receive an ARC. That is where the thrill ended for me.This second book is something of a mishmash. The first chapter, which is for some reason labeled as a Prologue (it's not), is fast-paced action. Sucked me right in. Had me wanting more. And then... The pace slows. Dramatically. We're told a lot of things that are too much like research and explanations. These passages are interesting, sure, but they feel a little like the snotty kid who has to show off all his knowledge. These passages don't flow with the book. They take us aside and say, "Hey, want to know how this works? Want to know why this is done?"Then we have the reminiscing. Much of the content, particularly up through the middle of the book, is Jack and/or Angela looking back at their lives, their crimes, how awesome they were, and what they've gotten away with. Some of this is to help orient readers who haven't read Ghostman, but most of it is filler. The plot doesn't have enough going on, so let's bring in bits and pieces of past excitement and show off. I'm not saying that was the author's intent. That's just what it felt like for me. In fact, I think plot development suffered severely because of this.About midway through the book, the pace picks up again. We have far less reminiscing and the focus is once again on the plot at hand. Parts were riveting. Parts had me rolling my eyes. The plot itself was fascinating. The way the pieces came together held my interest. But then we add the telling again. This is how a pro escapes. This is how a con artist works. This is how you find an off books doctor, and this is why he/she is willing to work on you. It's a how-to instruction manual. It's a criminal handbook. Yes, it's interesting, as an aside. In a Google search. In nonfiction. Not so much within a thriller novel. Ghostman handled these aspects better, weaving them into the story. This felt more like show and tell.The characters aren't developed well. Most of what I know about them comes from having read Ghostman, and then from the reminiscing here in Vanishing Games. It was hard to really care about what was happening. I would have loved more time with the characters, in the present, and less time with crime lessons and reminiscing. Roger Hobbs absolutely is a great writer, which I think is part of what irritated me so much. He is a far better writer than this book shows him to be.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jack and Angela are back in this sequel to Ghostman and their relationship has shifted from Master/Teacher and Student to co-conspirators and equal partners. There are stolen sapphires and counterfeit money flying around the South China seas. It is excitement and suspense all the way through. They take on a segment of the Triads which makes for plotting and scheming from start to finish. Will they every get to be together in real time for all time? Give this one a go and see for yourself. You will not be putting it down. My thanks to the author and the Penguin First to Read program for a complimentary copy.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Started out strong and the resolution of the central plot was okay, if a little cliched, but the ending was a big let-down.