Stay

A Novel

By: Victor Gischler

Narrated by: Peter Berkrot

Victor Gischler's STAY, in which a stay-at-home dad with a secret past is forced to take pre-emptive action when his family is threatened by a crime lord, with TV rights sold.


David Sparrow is an awesome stay-at-home dad. He gets his kids ready for school while his wife, Amy, commutes to New York City, where she is an Assistant District Attorney. She just inherited a major case: prosecuting crime lord Dante Payne. Meanwhile, David is content chatting with the moms at school drop-off, and doing housework.

One night, David is awoken by a sound downstairs, and discovers a man in Amy's office, going through her work documents. Instinctively, David confronts the man and a fight begins. But not a fight between a stay-at-home dad and a common burglar. No, this is a fight out of a Bourne movie and it is intense. David wins, but barely. He tries to explain to the cops that this guy was no ordinary burglar but they mostly ignore him, especially when they find out what he does for a "living."

We now discover that David is a former Solo Ops officer, a soldier who was routinely dropped in war zones with a specific mission. If he was caught, the US government would disavow all knowledge of him. David was honorably discharged after too many missions and was excited for a quiet, normal life.

However, with Dante Payne now targeting Amy and her family, David decides to reactivate himself and take the fight to the vicious criminal lord. And Dante Payne has no idea who he's just crossed.

Critic reviews

<p>“Gischler hasn't just knocked this one out of the park, he's not even playing the same sport anymore.<i> Stay</i> is a master class on the suburban thriller. The tension is perfection, the writing is smooth and addictive, and the characters at the center of the mayhem are a brilliant update on the modern nuclear family. Not to be missed. This one screams blockbuster.” —<i>Blake Crouch, author of international bestselling Wayward Pines series and Fox Television show Wayward Pines</i><br><br>“This is a damn fine book by a damn fine writer, and I want more.” —<i>Greg Rucka, New York Times bestselling author of Alpha</i><br><br>“A marvelous addition to an already remarkable body of work from one of the most creative crime writers in the business.” —<i>Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead</i><br><br>“Victor Gischler is one of my favorite crime writers, and <i>Stay</i> is a kick-ass thriller that will set your pulse pounding and keep you turning pages all night. I loved it.” —<i>Sean Chercover, bestselling author of Trigger City and The Trinity Game</i></p>

I liked the story.

Overall, I liked the book. The story was fast paced and full of action. The narrators voice took a little getting used to, it was creepy at first.

Movie

I enjoyed this story and can see it easily as an action film. The Mr mom angle and the govt operative action was lots of fun. I may have over rated by a star or two but as always you have to read it for yourself.

Fast paced and brilliantly written

The book, Stay, is a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled rush through the world of a stay at home dad who runs into much difficulty when his past life comes back and clashes with his current. I cannot recommend this book enough!

I want more David!!!

sure hope there are more stories available. I love the family aspect. I think Amy is a great partner for David. together they can do anything. nothing like a strong woman!

Starts Well Then..

Would you try another book from Victor Gischler and/or Peter Berkrot?

No

What could Victor Gischler have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

More realistic story, mid-way through the book it goes beyond reasonable action in a major city

What didn’t you like about Peter Berkrot’s performance?

Weird voice, it was distracting, especially in the beginning. After a bit I got used it but I am spoiled my some of the better readers for Audible books

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Just did not believe all this could happen in a major city. I like the book premise but he took it too far