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Escape

Billy Harney • Book 3

4.54 ABR Score (18.5K ratings)
★ 4.33 Goodreads (16.2K) ★ 4.7 Audible (2.3K)
8h 53m Released 2022 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

A billionaire sends Billy Harney a personal note at a jailbreak crime scene — and that's just the opening move.

  • Great if you want: a cat-and-mouse thriller with a genuinely matched opponent
  • Listening experience: relentless pacing — short chapters designed to keep you from stopping
  • Narration: Ballerini's clipped intensity makes Billy feel perpetually one step behind
  • Skip if: you haven't read the earlier Billy Harney books

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About This Audiobook

Detective Billy Harney faces his most dangerous adversary yet when a billionaire crime boss orchestrates a deadly jailbreak from behind bars. What begins as a routine call to investigate a prison escape quickly escalates into a personal vendetta as six inmates vanish, two correctional officers lie dead, and a taunting message appears specifically addressed to Chicago's top cop. The case forces Harney to navigate the treacherous intersection of wealth, corruption, and violence while confronting an enemy who remains powerful even from within a jail cell.

Edoardo Ballerini delivers a masterful performance that captures both the gritty atmosphere of Chicago's criminal underworld and the psychological tension driving this cat-and-mouse thriller. His nuanced vocal work distinguishes each character while maintaining the breakneck pacing that Patterson's collaborations demand. Ballerini's measured delivery during high-stakes confrontations contrasts effectively with his rapid-fire narration of action sequences, creating an immersive audio experience that amplifies the story's suspenseful elements. The production quality remains crisp throughout, allowing listeners to fully absorb the intricate plot details essential to following Harney's investigation.