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    Devils in Exile: A Novel
    Devils in Exile: A Novel
    Devils in Exile: A Novel
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    Devils in Exile: A Novel

    Written by Chuck Hogan

    Narrated by Jim Frangione

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    From the author Jeffery Deaver calls “smart, speedy, and stylish,” this Boston-based thriller was the basis for the film The Town and features an Iraq war veteran who gets involved with dangerous, big-time drug dealers.

    Neal Maven returns to Boston from his tour in Iraq only to discover that the country he vowed to protect has little use for him now. The men and women who remained Stateside are years ahead of him both personally and professionally, which embitters him and pushes him toward his breaking point.

    And then he meets Brad Royce. Royce is everything Maven wants to be: a fellow vet, charismatic, and confident, principled, wealthy, and with a beautiful woman on his arm. Not just any beautiful woman, but Danielle Vetti—the most stunning girl from Maven’s high school. Literally, the girl of his dreams.

    Royce offers Maven a much-needed job, and Maven soon finds himself a part of Royce’s team of “sugar bandits,” a group of fellow veterans who use their military skills to intercept major drug deals, taking the dirty money while destroying the product—a get-rich scheme with a clear moral imperative. Though exceedingly dangerous and certainly illegal, the efforts of these modern-day Robin Hoods provide Maven with the adrenaline charge he’s craved since his decommission. Besides, Maven can’t resist the chance to be in Danielle’s orbit once again.

    Suddenly, Maven’s life is better than he ever thought possible: a soldier in a civilian’s world, he is once again able to do something he excels at and rediscovers the camaraderie he’s sorely lacked since his return. He can get into any club, eat at any restaurant, be with any woman he wants—except, of course, his dream girl. It’s almost too good to be true. In fact, it is too good to be true when Maven learns that nothing is as it seems, but he’s in too deep and can see no way out…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateFeb 9, 2010
    ISBN9781442316829
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    Chuck Hogan

    Chuck Hogan is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Devils in Exile and Prince of Thieves, which won the 2005 Hammett Award , was called one of the ten best novels of the year by Stephen King, and was the basis of the motion picture The Town. Chuck Hogan es autor de varias aclamadas novelas, entre las cuales se encuentra Prince of Thieves que ganó el Hammett Award 2005 y que fue considerada una de las diez mejores novelas del año por Stephen King.

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    • 5/5
      This was a good read, and other than the fact that the protagonist makes it to the end of the book, none of the plot went were I thought it was going. Nicely done.
    • 4/5
      This book took awhile to get into, the writing was really good but the story took a while to get going.
      Interesting idea, Iraq vets ripping off major drug dealers, but there is far more to the story and the motivations as to why.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this book so much, I felt compelled to write a review and give it the credit it deserves! The book was an extremely fast paced, action thriller, that gradually gained momentum until the explosive finally. I had to force myself to put the book down so that I could get my chores done. I kept thinking to myself that this book will undoubtedly become a movie. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy! This was my first Chuck Hogan book I've read. I am buying the Prince of Thieves book to read next. Apparently that book is being made into a movie with Jeremy Renner and Ben Affleck due out in Sept. 2010.
    • 4/5
      "Devils in Exile" is a rough, tough, fast-moving, glitzy, smart thrill ride of a story. Guys will love this book. It will make a FANTASTIC movie. The premise--Neal Maven, a recently returned vet is recruited into an interesting vigilante-style force--a group of other Iraqi vets who track down BIG drug deals, run a raid, destroy the drugs and take the money (no, they aren't Robin Hoods--these guys are keeping the dough and living LARGE). But when things stop adding up and 'missions' start going wrong, Neal discovers that there is a hidden agenda at work and sets out to stop it, alone. Be careful you don't get paper cuts as you stay up all night turning pages as fast as you can because you HAVE to know what happens next!