The Rising

Unlawful Men, Book 4

By: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Narrated by: Shane East, Vanessa Edwin, Emma Wilder, John Hartley

Length: 21 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

You can't rise from the ashes if you've never been burned.

When notorious mafia boss Danny Black and lethal assassin James Kelly join forces to hunt down an elusive mutual nemesis who threatens to destroy them both and take control of their city, they know they will be entering a deadly game. A game they must win if they are ever going to live in peace with the women they love away from crime, corruption, and death.

But peace is an illusion, love is a daily torment, and death will always follow them.

As power starts to slip from their grasp, enemies reemerge, and old personal demons return to haunt them both, they finally accept they can never leave their world if they want to stay alive. So they need to protect it at all costs. No matter the consequences. No matter the losses. No matter the pain. They must make choices no men should make. Kill more ruthlessly, love more fiercely, and hate with more rage than ever before.

They're capable. Ready.

But nothing prepares them for the secrets they uncover and the betrayals they face. Or the personal sacrifices they must make to rise again.

Two men.

One goal.

No mercy.

This is The Rising.

©2023 Jodi Ellen Malpas (P)2023 Jodi Ellen Malpas

Gripping!

This installment of the series was a roller coaster with Danny and James being the most interesting and well defined characters. Beau a close second and Brad hinting of ex coin future installments. The story had twists and turns which were not expected and John Hartley and Shane East perfectly portraying the protagonists. 5 enthusiastic stars. I look forward to continuing the series.
**I went back and re-read from the beginning (The Brit) and was glad I did. I would have been a bit lost if I hadn’t since it was a few years since I read initially.

Fantastic!

Loved this book and series. Shane East is the BEST narrator! Jodi Ellen Malpas is the bomb!

OMG!!!

OMG! Book 5 better hurry up!!! I am so into these characters! I feel like I know them personally! This series is awesome! Narration is Awesome! I just can't say enough good things to say about this series! Jodi is new to me, but I'll be seeing what else she has on Audibles but this time I'll make sure the whole series is out first!!! I did not review the first 3 yet because I had to hurry and get the next book each time!!!! Definitely worth a listen!!!!!!

Amazing

Wow! What a wild ride. This book picks up right where we left off in book 3 (The Resurrection). And these 4 just can't catch a break. So good. The twist definitely didn't see that coming. Great narrators.

What a great story

Jodi you did it again can’t wait for book 5 , Love every family personality ,and the family continues to grow!

Phenomenal

This series just get better with each book. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Can’t wait for book 5

The best yet!

This series is so good. This was way more than I expected! it just keeps getting better and better!

amazing audible

Jodi always amazes me with her wonderful writing story and the narrator's do such a great job bringing the story to life in my mind. Can't wait for the next book

Another Thrill Ride!

My nerves can't handle another book! I had many theories on who the villain was, but definitely didn't see it coming. Every time you feel calm, then something happens to put you on pins and needles again. Really great series! Patiently awaiting the next book; my nerves need a break.

10 star storytelling and narration!!

This series is totally addictive, sinfully sexy, and beautifully written with a whole cadre of dangerous men and the women who love them. They’re violent Alphas with a bloodthirsty need for revenge and a grey morality that proves even killers have lines they won’t cross but it’s their love for the women in their lives that is redeeming. Only Jodi Ellen Malpas could create a world that is so deliciously appealing, with irreverently funny dark humor and a loving criminal family unit that is so appealing. I love the poignancy, the ferocity of emotional upheaval, and the humanity of these characters that makes them so relatable. The never ending suspense, mind blowing plot revelations, and the anticipation for the next installment that makes me giddy with joy and anticipation of what will happen next. Prepare to have your mind blown!! I can’t rave enough about the spellbinding and highly entertaining narration performances of Shane East, Vanessa Edwin, John Hartley, and Emma Wilder as they embody these lovable, larger than life characters and add my special kudos to John Hartley for his spot on portrayal of various foreign accent skills that elevate the story another level. 10 amazing stars!