The Medusa Protocol, Rob Hart
The Medusa Protocol, Rob Hart
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The Medusa Protocol

Author: Rob Hart

Series: An Assassins Anonymous Novel #2

Narrator: Amy Landon, Neill Thorne

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 06/24/2025

Synopsis

Welcome back to Assassins Anonymous, the only twelve-step group where joining can be deadly.

When Astrid, known in her assassin days as Azrael, stopped showing up to Assassins Anonymous, the group assumed her past had caught up with her. Only her sponsor Mark, formerly the deadliest killer in the world, holds out hope that she’s okay. Then, during a meeting, the group gets a sign, or rather, a pizza delivery. Is there another psychopath out there who actually likes olives on their pizza, or is Astrid trying to send Mark a message?

Meanwhile, Astrid wakes up in the cell of a black site prison, on a remote island. A doctor subjects her to mysterious experiments, plumbing the depths of her memory and looking for a vital clue from her past. She’ll do anything to escape, except…killing anyone. Hmm. Turns out it’s not easy to blow this joint without blowing anything, or anyone up.

About The Author

Rob Hart is the author of Assassins Anonymous, The Paradox Hotel, The Warehouse, and the Ash McKenna crime series, and the co-author of Scott Free with James Patterson. He’s worked as a book publisher, a reporter, a political communications director, and a commissioner for the city of New York. Hart lives in Jersey City.

Reviews

Goodreads review by PamG on June 21, 2025

If you’re in the mood for something a little different, come to Assassins Anonymous with Mark, Astrid, Booker, Valencia, and Ms. Nguyen. The Medusa Protocol by Rob Hart is unique and filled with dark wit, action, and thrills. When Astrid stopped showing up for meetings most of the group in Manha......more

Goodreads review by Youssra on June 25, 2025

I prefer the first book but this was a lot of fun! It played out pretty much like an action movie. However, I wish it were longer :/ I blinked and it was over😅 I still love the characters though and the found family vibes are so good and unique (world renowned and feared assassins coming together to......more

Goodreads review by Jillian on May 05, 2025

***Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for this ARC.*** Astrid FKA The Angel of Death is a retired assassin who’s been kill-free for several months after meeting Mark, the former best hitman in the world and now her 12-step sponsor. Unfortunately, she hasn’t shown up......more

Goodreads review by Teju on June 08, 2025

MARK IS BACK!!!!! And boy am i glad, I didn't get into this one as much as the first, but still a top recommendation from me. So Astrid has gone missing and the AA team in on the hunt to find out what's happened to her. As she comes to terms with her past; Astrid is still fighting demons and wonders......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on June 07, 2025

Strap in and prepare for a wild ride through the pages of "The Medusa Protocol" by Rob Hart, a book that is less of a leisurely stroll in the park and more like a rollercoaster of absurdity, action, and a dash of moral dilemmas. Imagine a world where technology and ethics meet in a chaotic, laugh-ou......more

Quotes

“[B]oth books are fun, quick involving adventures where you find yourself rooting for the deadliest people on the planet.” —Chicago Tribune

"Terrific . . . This new entry in Hart’s solid series is just as good as the first, with thrills, humor, and an ingenious plot. The cast of characters continues to grow, and each is fleshed out enough to lead their own book. Readers should get on the Assassins Anonymous wagon." —Library Journal (starred review)

“If you like them fun, fast, violent, explosive, and gritty, don’t miss this one.” —CrimeReads

“When I first picked up this book, I thought Rob Hart had said all that needed to be said about a recovering assassin on a journey towards redemption. How wrong I was! The Medusa Protocol contains stories that are worth telling and savoring. It also makes for some of the best thriller writing of the year.” —BookReporter

“Hart triumphs with this deliriously enjoyable sequel to Assassins Anonymous . . . He keeps the tone sharp and the intensity high. Fans of Jeff Lindsay and Jeffery Deaver will delight in this series’ effortless mix of wit and brutality.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[C]heeky, swiftly paced . . . [T]he stakes are human, the worldbuilding is fun, and the vibrant supporting cast is stocked with spinoff-worthy personalities. Hart brings the heart in this entertaining tale of redemption, sacrifice, and found family.” —Kirkus

“This spirited addition to the series is just as rip-roaring and builds on the tremendous cast of characters.” —Barnes & Noble, The Best Books of June

"High octane and irresistible, this page-turner is not only breathtakingly smart, but heartbreakingly unique. Completely cinematic, constantly entertaining, and written with Hart's signature dark wit, The Medusa Protocol offers non-stop suspense with the highest of stakes. Do not miss this!" — Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word

"The Medusa Protocol is an exhilarating, pulse-pounding sequel to Assassins Anonymous that expands the world while standing on its own as a startlingly original thriller. Not to be missed." —S.A. Cosby, New York Times best selling author of All the Sinners Bleed

"The Medusa Protocol is a cracking-whip of a read. From characters and settings to fight scenes, Rob Hart knows how to land a punch—to the gut and to the heart. This follow-up to the kinetically-brilliant Assassins Anonymous buzzes with energy and action." —Rachel Howzell Hall, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Last One

"Hart strikes an incredible balance between nonstop action and unforgettable characters to examine the nature of violence and repentance. The Medusa Protocol is thrilling, funny, and heartfelt—clear your calendar before you start because it's impossible to put down." —Mark Greaney, New York Times bestselling author of the Gray Man series

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