The Zero Game
By Brad Meltzer
Read by Scott Brick

     Every great once in a while I come across a book meant for the big screen. The Zero Game has what it takes – action, suspense, compelling characters, and best of all, an exceptional plot packed with some striking, fascinating twists.

       Matthew and Harris have been friends since college. The friendship is strong, even though the two are opposite in personalities: Matthew is a follower, whereas Harris, the son of a barber, is a born leader with the gift of gab. These two senior staffers have some humorous stories to share, but the most interesting Harris has saved for the right moment. Matthew is bored and dissatisfied by his job. Harris tells him about the Zero Game and talks him into joining him. Each person is allowed to invite only one other person. No one is allowed to know who is leading the bet or those joining in on the bet. It’s as blind as betting can get. The subject of betting is whether or not one can get an unusual piece of Legislation passed. Matthew gets carried away with one particular bet, and changes the game into a life and death situation. Matthew and Harris are trapped in the game and eventually drag a young African-American Senate page into the danger after her name badge is found at a crime scene. This gal is one tough cookie and she steals the show.

      I like to tell people: “Experience it out loud with an audio book.” The first four chapters set up the story and some may find them a bit slow, but trust me, once it is over, it all becomes clear. I listened to The Zero Game while doing a little work. Needless to say, I gave up because the further I got into the storyline the more I automatically stopped to listen. The Zero Game has the kind of heart-stopping suspense that takes your breath away.

     Meltzer is known for his other bestsellers: The Millionaires and The First Counsel. Without a doubt, the gripping suspense of The Zero Game will make it another best seller.

     Kudos to the reader, Scott Brick, for a suspenseful listen.

Reviews of other titles by Brad Meltzer

Tenth Justice [book]
The Millionaires [book]
The Zero Game [book] [audio]
Inner Circle (Culper Ring #1) [book] [audio]
The Fifth Assassin (Culper Ring #2) [book]
The President's Shadow (Culper Ring #3) [audio] [book]
The House Of Secrets [book]
The President’s Shadow [book] [audio]
The Escape Artist [audio]