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Brilliance

The Brilliance Trilogy, Book 1

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Brilliance

By: Marcus Sakey
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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 In Wyoming, a little girl reads people’s darkest secrets by the way they fold their arms. In New York, a man sensing patterns in the stock market racks up $300 billion. In Chicago, a woman can go invisible by being where no one is looking. They’re called "brilliants," and since 1980, one percent of people have been born this way. Nick Cooper is among them; a federal agent, Cooper has gifts rendering him exceptional at hunting terrorists. His latest target may be the most dangerous man alive, a brilliant drenched in blood and intent on provoking civil war. But to catch him, Cooper will have to violate everything he believes in - and betray his own kind.

From Marcus Sakey, "a modern master of suspense" (Chicago Sun-Times) and "one of our best storytellers" (Michael Connelly), comes an adventure that’s at once breakneck thriller and shrewd social commentary; a gripping tale of a world fundamentally different and yet horrifyingly similar to our own, where being born gifted can be a terrible curse.

©2013 Marcus Sakey (P)2013 Brilliance Audio Dystopian Espionage Science Fiction Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Fantasy Chicago Suspense

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I can put this book down so to speak I do listening to it in the car at the office before bedtime is outstanding very futuristic very creative!

Very thoroughly enjoyable sci-fi

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What a great book. I actually her first because it was a free download offer. I think it was exceptionally well read and very engaging. I listen to it over several days sometimes many chaps of the time and then just another brief snippet. Very engaging.

A great page turner by a very good storyteller

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Some great ideas in the story, which was recommended to me. the best performance of any narrator I've heard to date

Good story, great narrator

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This book dives headlong into a very fast paced story with lots of suspense, thrills and action. I like Nick Cooper's character and the way he develops throughout the story, the conflict he feels because he himself is a brilliant yet his job is to pursue them. And then everything is turned completely upside down and Nick doesn't know truth from lies or who he can trust. A gripping plot, which is also very thought provoking, and a nail biting conclusion, along with a first rate narrator. Really glad there will be more!

Brilliant Brilliance!

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Much better than a comic book, here we have a parallel world – set in present day but where history took a different turn back in the 1980’s. The different turn was the result of “Brilliants” starting to be born. These are children with exceptional abilities, such as a massively enhanced ability to read people’s body language. I found this level of talent weirdly credible, unlike the silliness of X-Men or superheroes. The book is written and read with pace, reminiscent of books by Matthew Reilly. All in all, I was very happy to swept along by an excellent audio-equivalent of a great page-turner. Great fun and I look forward to listening to the others in the series.

The X-Man in the High Castle

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

I would recommend this audiobook, it's a well constructed world that gives a new take on ordinary superpowers, it builds a vivid picture of society slowly collapsing in on itself. With twists and turns abound I was hooked and had to stay in the car just to listen a little longer!

Any additional comments?

Roll on book 2!

Great book that draws you in

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I'm in now way saying this is a bad book but there really isn't anything new in it. There are so many films like Scanners or X-men that have coverd this concept.

it's fun and entertaining enough but it lacks originality.

I enjoyed the writing style and the narration was great. if you like conspiracy and intrigue you will enjoy this book

Entertaining but predictable

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If you could sum up Brilliance in three words, what would they be?

Exciting, engrossing, enjoyable!

What did you like best about this story?

The plot and the characters. Pace.

What about Luke Daniels’s performance did you like?

Well read, good characterisation of the different characters.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was a really exciting book, great plot, good idea, and read and written at a good pace. The concept is believable, and is presented in a good manner.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book. Would love a sequel.

A really enjoyable read.

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Loved this so much, very in-depth ! Can’t wait for the next book to start!

Different people different voices!

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If you can get past the oddity of Luke Daniels' many vocal characters, then you're on your way to hearing a really engrossing storyline that is actually really interesting. Can't wait to start Book 2!

Great Listen

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