Kissyman and the Gentleman
by Scott Sigler
Narrated by Ray Porter
Why Listen?
Ray Porter's gravel-voiced performance transforms this noir into something hypnotic—a morality play about two killers that lands harder than any plot twist could manage.
About This Audiobook
In post-war New York City, a former Nazi SS officer turned assassin operates in the shadows under the moniker Kissyman. Haunted by what he witnessed at Dachau, he fled to America where he now uses his lethal skills for profit rather than ideology. When a sophisticated bodyguard known as "The Gentleman" needs help protecting rising Hollywood starlet Beth Copenhaver from a dangerous figure from her past, he turns to Kissyman for a solution. What appears to be a straightforward elimination job becomes increasingly complex as buried secrets surface and the threat escalates toward the premiere of Beth's new film with John Wayne.
Ray Porter delivers a masterful performance that captures the gritty atmosphere of 1940s noir while bringing distinct voices to each character. His gravelly narration suits Kissyman's tortured psychology perfectly, while he shifts seamlessly between the Gentleman's polished charm and Beth's vulnerable determination. Porter's pacing builds tension methodically, allowing listeners to absorb the moral complexities of Sigler's antihero without losing the story's relentless momentum. The audio format enhances the story's cinematic quality, transforming each scene into a vivid tableau of post-war American shadows and violence.
