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    Raw Deal
    Deal to Die For
    Done Deal
    Audiobook series6 titles

    John Deal Series

    Written by Les Standiford

    Narrated by Ron McLarty

    3.5/5

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    About this series

    Les Standiford is the best-selling author of the famous John Deal suspense series, including Presidential Deal. The quickly paced plot, intriguing characters, and electric dialogue found in Deal With the Dead will please longtime fans and enthrall newcomers. John Deal is attempting to resurrect his late father's failed building firm when he makes an awesome discovery. Now he faces the strong-arm tactics of the same secret organization that ruined his father.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 24, 2011
    Raw Deal
    Deal to Die For
    Done Deal

    Titles in the series (6)

    • 1

      Done Deal
      Done Deal

      Done Deal

      Les Standiford
      4/5 - 2 ratings
      4/5 - 2 ratings

      Les Standiford has won the Frank O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, and has received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for Fiction. Done Deal is filled with gripping characters, unforgettable encounters and unexpected twists. As the Miami sun shines down on a brutal world of corruption and violence, Johnny Deal is salvaging what is left of his family's contracting business. His four-plex will be completed once he pays off a few more inspectors, and he is rejoicing in his wife's pregnancy. But he's about to find himself standing in the way of investors who will do anything, and eliminate anyone, that keeps them from the property they want. Fast-paced, gritty, and tough, Les Standiford's novel grabs you by the throat and shakes away all daydreams of paradise. Ron McLarty's skillful performance brings out the full range of emotional surprises and physical conflicts that assault Johnny Deal.

      Les Standiford has won the Frank O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, and has received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for Fiction. Done Deal is filled with gripping characters, unforgettable encounters and unexpected twists. As the Miami sun shines down on a brutal world of corruption and violence, Johnny Deal is salvaging what is left of his family's contracting business. His four-plex will be completed once he pays off a few more inspectors, and he is rejoicing in his wife's pregnancy. But he's about to find himself standing in the way of investors who will do anything, and eliminate anyone, that keeps them from the property they want. Fast-paced, gritty, and tough, Les Standiford's novel grabs you by the throat and shakes away all daydreams of paradise. Ron McLarty's skillful performance brings out the full range of emotional surprises and physical conflicts that assault Johnny Deal.

    • 2

      Raw Deal
      Raw Deal

      Raw Deal

      Les Standiford
      3/5
      3/5

      If you like audiobooks laced with dark, gritty suspense, you won't be disappointed by this addition to the adventures of Johnny Deal. Set in Miami, each novel in Les Standiford's gripping series glows with the heat of danger and deception. In the wake of a major hurricane, Johnny Deal, a Miami contractor, is busy with renovations and enjoying new prosperity. But the ambitious plans of a Cuban sugar baron are about to remove the sweet taste of success from Johnny's life. Hired thugs send Deal's plans up in flames, but it's not just the contracting business that is at stake. Johnny's wife and infant daughter are in danger, too. As Johnny struggles to outwit a villain whose style adds a new definition to cruelty, he is caught between anger and guilt, violence and manipulation. Get ready for a listening experience that will scorch your ears. Reminiscent of James W. Hall's work, Raw Deal is pure Florida noir.

      If you like audiobooks laced with dark, gritty suspense, you won't be disappointed by this addition to the adventures of Johnny Deal. Set in Miami, each novel in Les Standiford's gripping series glows with the heat of danger and deception. In the wake of a major hurricane, Johnny Deal, a Miami contractor, is busy with renovations and enjoying new prosperity. But the ambitious plans of a Cuban sugar baron are about to remove the sweet taste of success from Johnny's life. Hired thugs send Deal's plans up in flames, but it's not just the contracting business that is at stake. Johnny's wife and infant daughter are in danger, too. As Johnny struggles to outwit a villain whose style adds a new definition to cruelty, he is caught between anger and guilt, violence and manipulation. Get ready for a listening experience that will scorch your ears. Reminiscent of James W. Hall's work, Raw Deal is pure Florida noir.

    • 3

      Deal to Die For
      Deal to Die For

      Deal to Die For

      Les Standiford
      3/5
      3/5

      Les Standiford's best-selling novels sizzle like the south Florida skyline. Filled with gritty characters and gripping suspense, each of his Deal books draws you from the sunlight into the deep criminal shadows of this tropical world. While John Deal is busy with his thriving construction business, he is shocked to learn that his closest friend, Barbara, is dead. Although the police tag it as suicide, Deal is suspicious. And when Barbara's sister, a beautiful film star, disappears, he is driven to find the relationship between the two cases. The link is one that will put Deal in the midst of Chinese gangsters and piles of tainted cash. Les Standiford weaves together motives and action so skillfully, he has been called "the unassailable new kingpin of the South Florida crime novel ." The absorbing pace of Deal to Die For is sharpened by the crisp narrative talents of Ron McLarty. For more of Deal's adventures, look for Presidential Deal, Done Deal, and Raw Deal.

      Les Standiford's best-selling novels sizzle like the south Florida skyline. Filled with gritty characters and gripping suspense, each of his Deal books draws you from the sunlight into the deep criminal shadows of this tropical world. While John Deal is busy with his thriving construction business, he is shocked to learn that his closest friend, Barbara, is dead. Although the police tag it as suicide, Deal is suspicious. And when Barbara's sister, a beautiful film star, disappears, he is driven to find the relationship between the two cases. The link is one that will put Deal in the midst of Chinese gangsters and piles of tainted cash. Les Standiford weaves together motives and action so skillfully, he has been called "the unassailable new kingpin of the South Florida crime novel ." The absorbing pace of Deal to Die For is sharpened by the crisp narrative talents of Ron McLarty. For more of Deal's adventures, look for Presidential Deal, Done Deal, and Raw Deal.

    • 4

      Deal on Ice
      Deal on Ice

      Deal on Ice

      Les Standiford
      4/5 - 1 rating
      4/5 - 1 rating

      Les Standiford's Deal novels, including Presidential Deal, hit best-seller lists across the country like thunderbolts. Readers can't get enough of the adventures of contractor John Deal as he clashes with the twisted villains of the south Florida underworld. While Deal is trying to salvage his relationship with his estranged wife Janice, a string of murders rocks Miami. The first victim is independent bookseller Arch Dolan, Janice's boss. But the next two are more powerful figures in the publishing world. Deal and Janice become investigative partners, if not romantic ones. Their search to find out who is behind the killings will take them into the midst of a deadly battle for a media empire. Ron McLarty's performances of the Deal series have received rave reviews. The Midwest Book Review describes them as "a powerful blend of high crime and strong characters, fueled by Ron McLarty's flair for dramatic character inflections." After enjoying Deal on Ice, look for the rest of the series: Deal to Die For, Raw Deal, and Done Deal.

      Les Standiford's Deal novels, including Presidential Deal, hit best-seller lists across the country like thunderbolts. Readers can't get enough of the adventures of contractor John Deal as he clashes with the twisted villains of the south Florida underworld. While Deal is trying to salvage his relationship with his estranged wife Janice, a string of murders rocks Miami. The first victim is independent bookseller Arch Dolan, Janice's boss. But the next two are more powerful figures in the publishing world. Deal and Janice become investigative partners, if not romantic ones. Their search to find out who is behind the killings will take them into the midst of a deadly battle for a media empire. Ron McLarty's performances of the Deal series have received rave reviews. The Midwest Book Review describes them as "a powerful blend of high crime and strong characters, fueled by Ron McLarty's flair for dramatic character inflections." After enjoying Deal on Ice, look for the rest of the series: Deal to Die For, Raw Deal, and Done Deal.

    • 5

      Presidential Deal
      Presidential Deal

      Presidential Deal

      Les Standiford
      3/5 - 1 rating
      3/5 - 1 rating

      Growing numbers of fans are relishing Les Standiford's novels for their tight blend of vivid crime drama and gritty characters. With Presidential Deal, the award-winning author has hit the best-seller lists with this thriller from his Deal series, which includes Raw Deal and Done Deal. Johnny Deal is about to receive a presidential award for heroically rescuing 20 people from Miami waters. At the ceremony, however, as the president's wife stands in for her husband, terrorists attack the stage. Now Johnny and the First Lady are hostages, and Johnny's chances to remain a hero are rapidly slipping away. As each scene unfolds, it is sure to satisfy your thirst for brawny, fast-paced suspense. Taking his place in the company of Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen, and James W. Hall, Standiford crafts a fascinating vision of one man determined to keep his equilibrium amidst the twisted residents of the Florida underworld. Narrator Ron McLarty deftly voices Johnny Deal's courage and ironic sense of humor.

      Growing numbers of fans are relishing Les Standiford's novels for their tight blend of vivid crime drama and gritty characters. With Presidential Deal, the award-winning author has hit the best-seller lists with this thriller from his Deal series, which includes Raw Deal and Done Deal. Johnny Deal is about to receive a presidential award for heroically rescuing 20 people from Miami waters. At the ceremony, however, as the president's wife stands in for her husband, terrorists attack the stage. Now Johnny and the First Lady are hostages, and Johnny's chances to remain a hero are rapidly slipping away. As each scene unfolds, it is sure to satisfy your thirst for brawny, fast-paced suspense. Taking his place in the company of Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen, and James W. Hall, Standiford crafts a fascinating vision of one man determined to keep his equilibrium amidst the twisted residents of the Florida underworld. Narrator Ron McLarty deftly voices Johnny Deal's courage and ironic sense of humor.

    • 6

      Deal with the Dead
      Deal with the Dead

      Deal with the Dead

      Les Standiford
      3/5
      3/5

      Les Standiford is the best-selling author of the famous John Deal suspense series, including Presidential Deal. The quickly paced plot, intriguing characters, and electric dialogue found in Deal With the Dead will please longtime fans and enthrall newcomers. John Deal is attempting to resurrect his late father's failed building firm when he makes an awesome discovery. Now he faces the strong-arm tactics of the same secret organization that ruined his father.

      Les Standiford is the best-selling author of the famous John Deal suspense series, including Presidential Deal. The quickly paced plot, intriguing characters, and electric dialogue found in Deal With the Dead will please longtime fans and enthrall newcomers. John Deal is attempting to resurrect his late father's failed building firm when he makes an awesome discovery. Now he faces the strong-arm tactics of the same secret organization that ruined his father.

    Author

    Les Standiford

    Les Standiford is the bestselling author of twenty books and novels, including the John Deal mystery series, and the works of narrative history The Man Who Invented Christmas (a New York Times Editors’ Choice) and Last Train to Paradise. He is the director of the creative writing program at Florida International University in Miami, where he lives with his wife, Kimberly, a psychotherapist and artist. Visit his website at www.les-standiford.com.

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