by John Sandford
Published 2026
Lucas Davenport must track down a ruthless Russian hit team, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford. Leonard Summers—not his real name—is on the run. A former high-ranking Russian intelligence officer who defected to the U.S. after providing critical information about Russian spies in U.S. government service, Leonard, his wife Martha, and son Bernard have spent the past year holed up in a CIA facility near Washington. After the CIA makes a deal with the U.S. Marshal Service’s Witness Protection Program (WPP), Leonard’s family is transported to Minneapolis. The plan is to hide them in a wooded Minneapolis suburb that resembles their former home and dacha near Moscow. The Summers are received at their destination by Lucas Davenport and fellow marshal Shelly White. Unbeknownst to them, the WPP group has been tracked by a Russian hit team. And while nobody in the WPP has ever been attacked…Leonard might be the first victim. As shots are fired and enemies dodged, Lucas must move quickly to uncover where the leak is coming from, before the hit team can strike again.
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Formal
“Revenant's youthful but rugged and energetic delivery brings a formal yet gritty texture, fitting for a modern thriller's brisk narrative pace.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Atlas offers a deep, professional, and distinctive voice with a gravelly resonance that conveys a serious and impactful presence, suitable for an overarching narrative.”
Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Alok K offers a deliberate pacing and intense delivery that builds anticipation, making it highly suitable for a suspenseful thriller narrative.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Titan's raspy, youthful yet deep tone provides a gripping and edgy quality, ideal for the dark and serious undercurrent of the book's genre.”
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A seasoned, no-nonsense US Marshal. His voice should convey authority, quick thinking, and a hint of world-weariness.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“Robert Riggs' low, trustworthy baritone with an American accent perfectly embodies Lucas's seasoned, no-nonsense demeanor and deep, calm presence.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Reuven's deep, resonant baritone with a measured, thoughtful timbre evokes the character's world-weariness and quick thinking effectively.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story
“Arsen's calm and relaxing American voice, while smooth and measured, can convey the serious and conversational side of a US Marshal.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Spartan's grounded American baritone with measured pacing and clear diction provides the necessary gravitas for a seasoned law enforcement officer.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Deep · Calm · Professional · +3 more
“This voice's deep, warm tone and measured, relaxed delivery align well with Lucas's calm yet serious and experienced personality.”
A former high-ranking Russian intelligence officer now a defector. His voice should reflect past authority, current anxiety, and a subtle Russian accent.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
“Fahad's calm, composed, and slightly mysterious voice with a subtle Middle Eastern touch can be adapted to convey Summers' past authority and current anxiety, with a hint of a foreign accent.”
South African · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
“Sam's gravely, measured, and serious tone, with a mature presence, works for a former high-ranking officer now experiencing anxiety.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Franklin's deep, steady, and calm voice projects seriousness and neutrality, fitting for a character trying to remain composed despite anxiety.”
Irish · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Stephen's calm and versatile Irish voice, though not Russian, offers a distinct foreign texture and measured delivery suitable for a serious character.”
Canadian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Stryka's deep, smooth, and steady tone with a professional delivery can portray Summers' past authority and current measured anxiety.”
A competent and professional fellow US Marshal, supportive of Lucas. Her voice should be capable and steady.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Gia's clear, firm female voice with a calm, steady tone is perfect for Shelly's professional and capable demeanor as a US Marshal.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Hai Ngoc offers a warm, clear, and natural mid-range voice with a calm and steady quality, reflecting Shelly's supportive and professional nature.”
Indian · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Tia Mirza's husky charm combined with a professional and composed delivery suits a capable and serious female Marshal.”
Indian · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Diksha's smooth, professional female voice with a neutral accent provides a pleasant and steady presence for a fellow Marshal.”
Nigerian · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Temitope's warm, gentle, and clear voice, with a calm rhythm, offers an approachable yet professional quality for Shelly.”
The ruthless leader of the Russian hit team. A cold, determined, and subtly menacing voice with a strong Russian accent.
Female · Young · Narration · Low · Deep · Slow · +13 more
“This voice, explicitly tagged as 'Russian' and 'professional,' with a clear, measured, and serious tone, is ideal for a ruthless leader.”
Indian · Middle Aged · Male · Characters Animation · Deep
“Dev's calm, mid-range Indian male voice, while not Russian, offers a clean, professional articulation and deep tone that can convey a cold determination.”
Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Alok K's deep, deliberate pacing and intense delivery are suitable for a menacing antagonist, even without a specific accent match.”
Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Sriharsh's warm, deep, and expressive voice with an Indian-English accent can be modulated for intense storytelling, fitting a determined leader.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Magnus's composed and authoritative narration, with a focus on clarity and factual tone, can be adapted to portray a cold and serious leader.”