The Equalizer

By: Michael Sloan

Narrated by: Jeff Gurner

Michael Sloan, co-creator of the classic 1980s TV show The Equalizer—now reimagined in a series starring Queen Latifah—presents an original story of the mysterious, former covert intelligence officer who helps desperate people who are in need of his unique and deadly skills.

“Got a problem? Odds against you? Call the Equalizer.”

Robert McCall is a former covert operations officer for the CIA who tries to atone for past sins by offering, free of charge, his services as a protector, an investigator, and a troubleshooter—often literally. Aided by a group of sometimes-mysterious contacts, some of whom date back to his spying days, McCall traverses the streets of New York City, visiting justice upon those who prey upon the weak.

A woman finds herself the target of a Chechen nightclub owner. The club is actually a front for an elite assassination service—run by an old enemy of McCall’s. To save his client’s life, the Equalizer is going to have to confront the sins of his past…

©2014 Michael Sloan (P)2014 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“[In] this intense thriller...even the Equalizer might have his hands full. Sloan is a talented writer, and one can only hope there are more Equalizer novels in the future.” —Booklist

“Michael Sloan is a creative force to be reckoned with.” —William Shatner

“Michael Sloan's book, The Equalizer, is one of the best novels I have read in years. I was very drawn into the hero's backstory and what he ends up doing in New York City. The Equalizer is very much a hero for today's world. Jack Reacher make room, Robert McCall is in town.” —Karl Moore, author of The Postmoderns

Fast & Fun

Like a good AA movie, The Equ. was fun to "watch." Excellent good guys, very creepy bad guys. Retired super spy/assassin refuses to blindly pass by when bullies are humiliating the defenseless. With a little help from his friends he tries to make a difference. Not an Academy Award winner, but most aren't and many that are have nothing really to commend. My cost-per-star-hour ratnig: 10, the best value per thrill. (Length of book / action • star rtg / expense... ;^)
EJMJ ~ I do not reveal any part of stories I recommend to my fam & friends.

Can't Wait For Sequel

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

Yes, it's exciting, well written and keeps the hero human like. When the hero experienced claustrophobia, I could feel it too! That was surreal for me!

What other book might you compare The Equalizer to and why?

None

What about Jeff Gurner’s performance did you like?

I didn't notice it, which means it was good, it never distracted me from the story.

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

No laughter or tears, I just thoroughly enjoyed it.

Any additional comments?

Hurry up with the next book!

Too Long

I loved the series as a kid and enjoyed the Denzel movie, but this audiobook is a slog.

The only takeaway I gathered from this novel is the author has a gun and boobs fetish.

Way too convoluted. If I was the editor I would a told the author (the TV creator) to break this novel down into 3 separate books.

Like the series and movie, The Equalizer is solving 3 or 4 different people's problems at the same time, but I don't think it works in novel format.

Couldn’t take off my headphones...

Terrific collection of great adventures with great story telling. I’m eagerly awaiting the next in what I hope is a series.

some technical details are incorrect

A Ruger model SP101 has a five-shot cylinder not six. In one sequence this firearm was fired six times without reloading.