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The Destructor by Jon F. Merz
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The Destructor

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Narrator Joe Hempel

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Length 7 hours 52 minutes
Language English
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MEET LAWSON.

A cynical, wise-cracking vampire charged with protecting the Balance—the secret existence of a race of LIVING vampires that have evolved alongside humanity for thousands of years.

A FIXER.

Part-spy, and part-commando—James Bond with fangs. Lawson mixes shrewd cunning with unmatched lethality to get his job done. He tries his best to dismantle conspiracies, dispatch bad guys, and live long enough to get home.

SHIVA.

Named after the Hindu god of destruction, she is half-vampire and half-lycanthrope. Able to change her appearance into anyone she pleases, she is one of the most dangerous assassins on the planet.

BELARUS.

The head of the vampire governing body, the Council, he is Shiva's next target.

THE LUNASPE.

An ancient amulet reported to imbue its wielder with invulnerability, it might also be the real goal of Shiva's journey to Boston.

And only Lawson can stop her.

Jon F. Merz is the author of over thirty novels (including the bestselling Lawson Vampire supernatural espionage series) ranging from urban fantasy to espionage and sword and sorcery fantasy. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Jon served in the United States Air Force, protected a variety of Fortune 500 executives, and taught defensive tactics to government agencies like the State Department, Bureau of Prisons, and others. He is an active CrossFitter, a 5th degree black belt in Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu, enjoys doing GORUCK challenges, and in 2014 started modeling and acting. He lives each and every day by the motto, "Who Dares Lives."

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joe Hempel, a total eighties' kid, had a fascination with an eclectic array of shows that would later shape his performances in the audiobook world-shows like Alf, Night Court, Tales from the Crypt, and WWF Superstars. For over a decade Joe honed his acting skills as a referee in professional wrestling and inspired people as a NASM certified personal trainer and endurance coach. Combined with his animated personality and a love for reading, becoming an audiobook narrator was a natural step. Best known for his captivating, rich narrations and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe has entertained listeners with over 100 audiobooks ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development. Joe still lives in Cincinnati with his son Zach, and enjoys running marathons and bringing words on a page to life. Joe is also the winner of the 2018 ABR Listeners Choice Award for Horror.

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