Only the Dead
Jack Carr
Runtime: 15 hours and 17 minutes1978, Rhode Island: A freshman senator is gunned down, sending shockwaves through Washington that are still reverberating over four decades later. Now: In a world on the brink of war, facing rampant inflation, political division and shocking assassinations, a secret cabal of global elites are ready to assume control. And with the world’s most dangerous man locked in solitary confinement, the conspirators believe the final obstacle to complete domination has been eliminated. more
16 pages, Audiobook
First published Simon & Schuster Audio UK
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Jack Carr
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Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task Unit Commander. Over his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper specializing in communications and intelligence, to a junior officer leading assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, to a platoon commander practicing counterinsurgency in the southern Philippines, to commanding a Special Operations Task Unit in the most Iranian influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of U.S. Forces. Jack retired from active duty in 2016. He lives with his wife and three children in Park City, Utah. He is the author of The Terminal List, True Believer, and Savage Son.Community reviews
By the way, can I borrow your submarine. 🔱DANGER DANGER, what a way to start a novel after a huge cliffhanger. Sorry folks, you'll have to read this series in order. I have to admit at first, I didn't think I will enjoy Only the Dead as much as Carr's previous novels. World domination, nuclear, Russia, China, and of course Washington . more
Note to bad guys: You do not mess with James Reece. After the explosive ending to In The Blood, James Reece have to solve the mysteries of the past to secure the future of the world. When he gets out of three months of solitary confinement, he again sets out to protect the ones he love by eliminating all threats. Yet while he does this there is a traitor among his inner circle that stays a step ahead of him, but only for a while. Yet again Carr delivers a masterpiece. more
I feel like it is crazy to say this but Jack Carr has even become a better writer with this latest installment of the Terminal List series. What makes this the best book, to date, is that not only did Mr. Carr give us the military-grade action we’ve come to love. He also gave us a subtle analysis of modern-day geopolitics, enriching the story beyond its high-octane nature. . more
Reading "Only the Dead" by Jack Carr was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. The book's fast-paced narrative and relentless action had me hooked right from the opening pages. The link to the audiobook can be found here Only the Dead: A Thriller (Terminal List, Book 6) . Carr's writing style is engaging and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story. The protagonist, James Reece, is a captivating character who undergoes a remarkable transformation throughout the book. more
Not for the faint of heart. Lots of brutality and much of it deserved. 9 of 10 stars. more
Great ending, but the journey there was a little rough. I'm in this series to see James Reece kick ass and the first two thirds absolutely did not deliver on that front. There might have been a single action scene during that time, but the rest was spent on the author trying to connect his narrative to real world politics. The endless commentary on the state of the world broke my immersion relatively quickly, because it often feels out of place and like the author is talking directly to the reader about his personal beliefs rather than anything serving the story. Things got a lot better in the final third as Carr gears up the action and it is as good as it ever has been. more
Jack Carr is back with another great novel in the Terminal List series, where protagonist James Reece is trying to stay one step ahead of those who wish to neutralise him. After being tossed in jail for the assassination of the US president, Reece stews for months while the CIA slowly makes its case that Reece was not involved. Now, Reece must not only track down a cabal trying to wrest control over world events, but take on an old case his father was trying to solve. Carr delivers an impactful novel that will have readers turning pages well into the night. After the murder of a US senator in 1978, the panic surrounding Washington was palpable, though it was the man’s wife in Rhode Island who seeks answers more than confidential reports. more
Wow. This book is SO GOOD. My favorite book of the year, by far. So after “In the Blood” the wait for this book, felt interminable, but now having read it, I can say it was absolutely worth the wait. Book 5 ended with one of the most shocking cliffhangers I have ever read, where Reece is arrested out of nowhere for the murder of his friend, and kindred spirit, the President of the United States. more
Very good thriller. This series is still going strong. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that it's a bit too long and the discussions of weapons is overly technical. Sometimes I felt that I was reading the latest issue of "Guns and Ammo. ". more
I am getting tired of Carr's MAGA-centic point of view being inserted in every book. His character James Reese spends too much time running down the country. Gets in the way of a good story. more
I think this is my favorite James Reece adventure since book 1. I love stuff that involves the late Cold War era and this book checks all of those boxes with the cloak and dagger stuff. Also Carr's penchant for writing action and unblinking depictions of violence is at an all time high here. Really enjoyed every bit of this from beginning to end, and really appreciated how he finally brought things to a head that have been minor threads in previous books. Easy 5 stars. more
Only the Dead is another great read from Jack Carr, in this one James Reece still hunts for his fathers hidden documents while at the same time is trying to stay alive and save the world and his family. It maybe sounds a bit like a story with a superhero but it's far from it. Reece is no superman he is a man with a strong conviction of doing the right thing while protecting his loved ones. I found the economic thinking behind this story interesting and the action scenes are fantastic. Some great details both on how to solve problems when fighting multiple advesaries and some great use of equipment. more
Author should stick to action thrillers and away from politics. The irony of him complaining about division and then sowing the same. Also, someone needs to edit this, how does a book from a major publisher have so many typos. And for the love of god, pls stop with the product placements every other page. . more
Honestly I’ve loved the rest of this series. And this book is not *BAD* but at this point things with James Reece are feeling relatively trite. Yes, we *KNOW* he’s going to get out of [insert obscene situation involving being immensely outnumbered/outgunned] and finding out *HOW* he gets out of these situations is genuinely fun and entertaining. There are always a few twists and turns along the way that keeps me intrigued, but rarely does it add any substance. Couple that with the repetitive built in pseudo advertisements for gear geeks - which, don’t get me wrong, I have definitely stopped to Google “Dynamis Combat Flathead” and I probably bought a pair of Salomon’s thanks to James Reece’s affinity, but I can really only hear about Gatorz sunglasses and carrying a Sig P365 Macro in a Black Wing tactical holster sooo many times before it gets nauseating. more
"Only the Dead," penned by Jack Carr, delves into a world where the boundaries between fiction and troubling ideologies blur. While Carr's knack for storytelling is evident, the book's overt alignment with far-right extremism, its glorification of firearms, and its propagation of conspiracy theories cannot be ignored. The narrative appears to perpetuate dangerous ideas that have the potential to harm social cohesion and contribute to polarization. It's important to consider the broader impact of literature that normalizes such beliefs, as it can inadvertently legitimize extremist views. In an era where fostering understanding and unity is paramount, "Only the Dead" raises concerns about its potential to exacerbate divisions and undermine societal progress. more
The violence here is very graphic. Carr really touch on a lot of what the country is going through. more
Finally I’ve finished Only the Dead novel by Jack Carr. This novel starts with the aftermath of US president getting assassinated by unknown individuals and falsely framed James Reece getting arrested for that. In my opinion this is one of the weakest novels of the author because I always enjoyed his work and constantly recommends to many people who are new to this genre. He knows how to make us readers to get involve with the characters and their plight but at the same time to rip roar to the violence dished by that same character which in normal life we’ll be horrified to even think about it. Me as an avid reader of special operation missions and history always love the way the author used to combine it with his story or sometimes just write a small description about that in middle of the novel just to take that story to the next level but in this novel he kind of mishmashed everything in a single book which becomes tiring and tough to recollect back while reading crucial scenes. more
This series continue to be one of my favorite. I was sitting on this all year but since the next book is coming in a few months I had to read this. While this is an agent type thriller it never ceases to surprise me about the commentary on the military (specifically in the US) and even though this is obviously a work of fiction a lot of things ring true to today and the real world. There are a lot of moving pieces in this novel and sometimes when that happens it’s easier for me to lose focus on one of the moving pieces if it’s not as interesting. That being said the overarching plot is always interesting and I can’t wait to see the next chapter for James Reece. more
I can’t say enough about this book and about the entire series. Carr is one of the few authors that has guts enough to write about the truth of what is going on in our country, including some of the manipulative history of such events as Vietnam and the JFK assassination. . more
Great story and it answered alot of questions from the previous books. I have issues with the extreme violence but that is just me. Like it enough to keep reading the series. I do really like Carr's take on the issues we are dealing with in the world and of course. our government. more
I have literally started and almost finished (like 6 paragraphs at least 🤦🏼♀️) reviewing this book three times now but the app keeps crashing. Ugh. For now, just know that I LOVED this last installment and so far it is the best of the series. I cannot wait for the next one. more
Only the Dead introduced an interesting character named Alice. Will she appear in the next story, Red Sky Mourning. The one downside of finishing Only the Dead is I need to wait until the middle of May to start the next James Reece "mission". more
“It was Alice” … if you’re a fan will understand. She’s not in the book often, but those few times her minor presence is representative of a bigger picture. Fits for me. Current events play an important roll throughout the story. Feeling as though this is what’s happening behind the scenes of governments. more
*Source* Library*Genre* Thriller / Suspense*Rating* 4. 0*Thoughts*"Only the dead have seen the end of war. " "None of us can outrun time. "*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*https://gizmosreviews. blogspot. more
Action-packed political/military thriller. Realistic and captivating. . more
Reece makes me wish i could really be a bad a** spy working in espionage and all that jazz. P. S. I wouldnt last a day 😂. My my what a ride, Jack Carr always knocks it out of the pack with his thrillers, I had to finish this quick cos book 7 is coming out in a few months. more
Jack Carr is such an amazing author. He writes in such a way as to keep your attention and to keep you wanting to read more. He creates much tension and action. He makes you think. Did this really happen. more