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The Gray Man

Adult • Mystery • Thriller & Suspense • Thrillers • Thriller
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To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always.

But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. And in their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness.

But Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there’s no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive..

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Book details

Publisher
Berkley
Publication date
2009
Print length
464 pages
Language
English
ISBN
978-0515147018

Mystery + Thriller & Suspense + Thrillers

Reader guide

What to Know Before Reading The Gray Man

The Gray Man by Mark Greaney introduces readers to Court Gentry, a legendary freelance assassin and former CIA asset who operates silently within the world's darkest shadows. Known for his flawless execution and ability to vanish without a trace, Gentry thinks he understands the dangerous parameters of his trade.

However, the volatile nature of international espionage shifts dramatically when a high-profile termination triggers a massive, corporate-backed vendetta against him. Suddenly, the hunter becomes the ultimate prey as a powerful global conglomerate places a massive bounty on his head.

What follows is an relentless, adrenaline-fueled race across multiple continents. Gentry is forced to utilize every ounce of his lethal training to evade elite hit squads, corrupt intelligence operatives, and tech-driven surveillance networks tracking his every move.

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About the author

Mark Greaney

Mark Greaney

Mark Greaney is the #1 NYT bestselling author of THE HARD LINE, the 15th GRAY MAN novel. The Netflix production of THE GRAY MAN, starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, was the #1 most popular movie on the streaming service in 2022. Mark has written or co-written seven Tom Clancy novels and is also the co-author of the 2019 military thriller, RED METAL, and the 2022 release, Armored. A sequel to Armored, Sentinel, was released in 2024. The Gray Man series also includes, MIDNIGHT BLACK, THE CHAOS AGENT, BURNER, SIERRA SIX, RELENTLESS, ONE MINUTE OUT, MISSION CRITICAL, AGENT IN PLACE, GUNMETAL GRAY, BACK BLAST, DEAD EYE, BALLISTIC, ON TARGET, and THE GRAY MAN. Mark lives in Memphis, Tennessee
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“"There's no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive."”

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