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Hit - A Thriller: Codename: Chandler, 0.1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

J.A. Konrath (Author), Ann Voss Peterson (Author, Publisher), Jack Kilborn (Author),
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She's an elite spy, working for an agency so secret only three people know it exists. Trained by the best of the best, she has honed her body, her instincts, and her intellect to become the perfect weapon.

Codename: Chandler

Before special operative Chandler was forced to flee, she executed the most difficult missions - and most dangerous people - for the government. So when she's ordered to eliminate a crooked corporate CEO in a manner that looks like natural death, it's a regular day at the office... until she discovers she's not the only assassin hunting this particular prey, and her competition is aiming to make this hit into a political statement that will shake the nation.

Hit

The world's deadliest assassin just met her match... Hit is a short novel and is part of the Codename: Chandler series. The order is as follows: Hit, Exposed, Naughty, Flee, Spree, Three, Free.

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  1. Listening Length
    3 hours and 48 minutes
  2. Author
    J.A. Konrath, see all
  3. Narrator
    Anne Johnstonbrown
  4. Audible release date
    August 19, 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Ann Voss Peterson
  7. ASIN
    B00MVE0FMQ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 3 hours and 48 minutes
Author J.A. Konrath, Ann Voss Peterson, Jack Kilborn
Narrator Anne Johnstonbrown
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date August 19, 2014
Publisher Ann Voss Peterson
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00MVE0FMQ
Best Sellers Rank #167,148 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,509 in Espionage Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#4,121 in Espionage Thrillers (Books)
#5,071 in Women Sleuth Mysteries

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Judith Mcnew
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Four
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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I do not write reviews very often but this one is an exception. The story unfolds nicely but the exploits a obviously impossible. I plan to read the whole series. My only comment is that the sex scenes are too minutely described too often and have become become boring. I am not a fan of romance novels and in most movies sex scenes seem a requirement. I am anxiously waiting to see what Chandler does next.
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MKW
4.0 out of 5 stars good action
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023
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While I like the look back at hoe Chandler and Heath meet and become entwined, I’m not a fan of that happening out of order in a series. Still, the book was everything I typically like about Konrath and Peterson. Chandler is fierce and I did like seeing a more complete side of Heath,
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3.0 out of 5 stars Was ok
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018
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3.5 Stars

Not exactly what I was expecting, but I did like the story overall, it just wasn't totally in keeping with what I expected from Konrath. I really like the Jack Daniels series, and kind of expected it to have the same tone. But, the style of this was different. And I can't really say that I liked it. I didn't hate it, and it was a very quick read, but if I am being totally honest, just a tad disappointing.

There is a lot that goes on towards the latter half of the book, some of it is really outrageous. After reading this book, I would never, ever assume being a spy is glamorous. It is interesting because Chandler didn't seem like a bad person, but what she did wasn't exactly something I could cheer her on to complete. However, I didn't want her to die either. So I basically rooted for that, and waited to see what the outcome would be.

Given I am a fan of Konrath, I'll most likely continue with the series, especially since JD will be in a book at some point.
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Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrills and Chills in Las Vegas
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017
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Start of a series by two of the best in the thriller genre, Code Name: Chandler, has a hit in the book, Hit (pun intended).

Full of thrills, chills, and action, Chandler is an assassin on the trail of something that a man is auctioning off to the highest bidder. She is not informed of what the “something” is, only that she is to obtain it and bring it to her handler. After Chandler is not able to get the item from the auction place, she has to pose as something she is not and travels with the possessor to Las Vegas along with his bodyguard.

Chandler is baffled when she is unable to locate the item on the possessor before it it to be handed over to the highest bidder. When she finally realizes where it is, another assassin is in her way. After quite a few thrills, chills, and amazing feats, who will end up with the item? It certainly won’t be the highest bidder, but which assassin does it end up with?

Hit may keep you up all night. It certainly did me. Anyone a fan of any of the books written by either of these two authors, together, separately, or under any of their under names will certainly enjoy this series.
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LZK
4.0 out of 5 stars book 4
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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This story went back to before book 1. It was good but …. It was just out of sync since you knew what was going to happen.
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Nikki W.
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite series out there.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2015
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I have a huge love affair with the Chandler series. I find they're so much fun. Serious action packed book. It's like watching a movie. So descriptive and exciting. I've been to Vegas once and this was pretty fun to watch. What am I talking about, read! Basically, Chandler is sent to retrieve info from an exec when his bodyguard gets in the way.

It's been awhile since I read the series and I'm pretty sure we meet Heath further down the road I just can't place anyone at the moment. It's like starting from the beginning. There is so much action and although, I'm not sure you can move 3 feet without running into a cop in Vegas it was still a fun worthwhile read. I cannot get enough of Chandler. What a tough cookie.
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David Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Mr and Mrs Smith
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
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Non stop action here. But then what do you expect from JA Konrath? This is a story that one cannot give any plot summary without giving away the whole thing. Suffice it to say, I heartily recommend this to anyone interested in a short fast ride.
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Ronin
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice prequel to the action that takes place in the -about-to-be-published Three
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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All in all, I love the Chandler series. There are times when a person is just in the mood for wildly over-the-top action featuring a sexy but sometimes insecure female assassin. And for those times, the Konrath and Peterson novels deliver in spades. In the case of "Hit", the action is non-stop and the reader gets to make the acquaintance of Heath, a Mexican-American hitman who is every bit as formidable as Chandler and provides both a romantic interest and a worthy adversary whose skills match Chandler's. (Note - the reader gets even more of an exposure to Heath in the upcoming Three.)

Minor issues with Hit (though nothing that kept me from enjoying the book immensely) would be these. As noted, the Heath character was a nice addition to the series (though, if I might offer a bit of criticism, his character as expressed through his dialogue occasionally veers a bit wildly between a Ricardo Montalban-type smoothie and the crudity of a gaggle of cholos waiting at the day-labor site on the corner. “Hey, mamacita!” indeed.)

Also, it strikes me that there were far more editorial issues/glitches with Hit than I’ve been used to seeing in the earlier Chandler books. For example, there is a sentence where Chandler is on the run and stops at a table with empty "desert plates" (rather than dessert). Little things, but still...

All in all, though, Hit is a great read and well worth the reader's time.
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Hay
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2017
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Absolutely brilliant book. Fantastic storyline and characters. Haven't been able to put it down since beginning the first page. I would happily highly recommend!
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Steveo
4.0 out of 5 stars Even More Chandler
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2013
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Flee (Chandler Series)  - Spree (Chandler Series)  - Three (Chandler Series)
Three extremely over the top, but thoroughly enjoyable books, gain an addition to the series with: Hit.

Set sometime before the events of Flee (but given some of the people and scenarios mentioned, I believe this segues into 'Three' but I've not yet read so cannot confirm), Hit sees Chandler given a mission to take out an arms dealer but meeting her match in the form of his bodyguard.

Gun fights, martial arts, sex, lots of running, Vegas and bullets ensue in this fast paced short story which entertains and intrigues, even if it stretches believability. But heck, that's what the Chandler books are about. If you want snappy dialogue, some violence and sex, then this is a treat just for you.

Go buy, and buy the other books too (and  Exposed - A Thriller (Chandler Series)  and you won't be disappointed
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Carol B
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2017
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Not a bad read some of the sex was a bit graphic, it could have been a bit toned down, there was also a lot of action, I do have another one of Konrath's books so before I pass on any more judgement, I will have another go at his novel.
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BlueCameo
5.0 out of 5 stars Hit - Chandler
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2014
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I love reading J A Konrath's stories about Chandler, Fleming and Hammett. Never a dday goes by lately that I don't tune in to their lives at some point on my kindle. Great author! :D
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MARY JANE CLARK
4.0 out of 5 stars Hit is a hit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2017
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These collaborative novels are great fun to read! This one is early in the collection and explains the chemistry between Chandler and Heath. Fast paced and an easy read.
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