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In this New York Times bestseller, twenty-six renowned thriller authors team up to create a first-rate serial novel—a collaboration that combines the skills of America’s greatest storytellers to produce a single gripping, spellbinding mystery.
“The lineup of writers who have contributed to this mystery is akin to the Murderers’ Row of the 1927 New York Yankees. There is not a weak spot in the bunch.” —David Baldacci, from the Introduction
Alexander McCall Smith. Sandra Brown. Faye Kellerman. J.A. Jance. Jeffery Deaver. Kathy Reichs. Lisa Scottoline. Jeff Lindsay. These are only a handful of the names that make up the all-star lineup of authors behind No Rest for the Dead, a tale of vengeance, greed, and love that flows seamlessly, in the words of David Baldacci, “as it passes from one creator’s mind to the next.”
When Christopher Thomas, a ruthless curator at San Francisco’s McFall Art Museum, is murdered and his decaying body is found in an iron maiden in a Berlin museum, his wife, Rosemary, is the primary suspect, and she is tried, convicted, and executed. Ten years later, Jon Nunn, the detective who cracked the case, is convinced that the wrong person was put to death. In the years since the case was closed, he’s discovered a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding the Thomases that could implicate any number of people in the crime. With the help of the dead woman’s friend, he plans to gather everyone who was there the night Christopher died and finally uncover the truth, suspect by suspect. Solving this case may be Nunn’s last chance for redemption…but the shadowy forces behind Christopher’s death will stop at nothing to silence the past forever.
In this innovative storytelling approach, each of these twenty-five bestselling writers brings their distinctive voice to a chapter of the narrative, building the tension to a shocking, explosive finale. No Rest for the Dead is a thrilling, page-turning accomplishment that only America’s very best authors could achieve.
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"I can't think of a good way to describe my thoughts on this book. Some areas were great and others seemed scattered. I understand that it is due to the amount of different authors and styles but still. Generally I enjoyed the book and it had a good finish."
— Adam (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The lineup of writers who have contributed to this mystery is akin to the Murderers’ Row of the 1927 New York Yankees. There is not a weak spot in the bunch.”
— David Baladacci -
“Wow, what a line up! You can’t go wrong here.”
— Michael Connelly -
“Twenty-six fantastic writers plus one good cause equals irresistable mystery nirvana.”
— Lee Child, award winning author of the Jack Reacher novels -
“Brilliant…If you like your mysteries smart, with a great twist, then you must read this book.”
— Linda Fairstein, New York Times bestselling author -
“An A-list collaboration.”
— Sacramento Bee -
“No Rest for the Dead is more than just a stunt. Anyone who loves a good mystery will love this book and to top it off proceeds go to a good cause.”
— CNN.com
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A USA Today bestseller
No Rest for the Dead Listener Reviews
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James Anderson, 11/3/2021
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Phyllis, 11/14/2019
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Ann Palms, 7/20/2019
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" I thought it was good. Somewhat predictable but good. "
— Becci, 2/16/2014 -
" "No Rest For The Dead" is riveting in the sense that I was (am) reading it at the time of Troy Davis' execution and when the questions about his guilt or innocence were being debated. The novel is about a wealthy woman accused and sentenced to die for the murder of her jerk of a husband. Halfway through the book and it's shaping up really well. The only problem is the premise that a person in death row would be executed in a matter of a couple of years after the sentencing. Not a lawyer but I think the process requires judicial patience and exhaustion of all legal avenues. Very creative approach to a novel though with 20+ authors corroborating on one storyline. Whether it pans out to be a good book will depend on the ending, of course, and I am not there yet ... But so far so good ... "
— Cloakndagger, 2/3/2014 -
" A very entertaining read! Former police detective John Nunn can't let a case drop in which he believes that an innocent woman was sentenced to death for a murder she didn't commit. "
— Evelyn, 2/2/2014 -
" Obviously, there was a lot of brain power that went into this book - and with that there was creativity and drama. However, perhaps for that reason I felt that I didn't get as in depth with the characters and really connect with them, as I would have hoped. Also, I was disappointed with the ending and the "cowboy" attitude, which was a little hard to swallow. Wouldn't NOT recommend, but not high on my list. "
— Amy, 1/27/2014 -
" Mixing numerous writers to create a well crafted story with a consistent narrative voice may not have been the goal here. Perhaps this was just an exercise of possibility. The plot is not terribly surprising and each author leaves a wee nugget of back story information that others can pick up on later to expand on. The interest comes not from noticing that they pick up the nugget, but how they expand on it and build a wee bit more on to the character. In the end there is a pleasant read which could easily be thought of as an interesting first novel from a new author. "
— Marcus, 1/22/2014 -
" a little disappointed. You couldn"t really tell there were 26 different writer maybe except Kathy Reichs with autopsy report !! "
— Mimifrance76, 1/11/2014 -
" Excellent suspense; a collaborative effort of many great authors. "
— Catherine, 12/19/2013 -
" A very intriguing story line about a murder involving a german "iron maiden". Written by multiple authors, this story is very well written and kept me wondering until just about the end of the book. "
— Robin, 12/1/2013 -
" Very interesting book. I enjoyed how all of the authors created a seamless story. Some of my favorite authors wrote a chapter or two. I need to look up some of the authors I have not read before -- I may have some new books to reading wish list. "
— Debbie, 11/30/2013 -
" Interesting book! Several authors, each writing a chapter or two, combine to form this whodunit story. Captivating from the beginning, surprising at the end. I liked it! "
— Kimberly, 11/25/2013 -
" The book actually started out really good but it lost steam towards the end. The authors didn't make the writing style so eclectic that it was difficult to read. AS a quick "beach book" it's not bad. "
— Greg, 11/16/2013 -
" I listened to this book as a borrowed audiobook from the library. The voice actors did well. This was my first time reading a book in which multiple authors took a chapter. It did seem the book flowed as if written by one person and I enjoyed the plot, characters, and ending. "
— Heather, 11/15/2013 -
" This was written by 26 different mystery writers, many of whom I read already. It was a good mystery with a nice twist. "
— Beth, 9/3/2013 -
" Very interesting... they had a bunch of different writers take a chapter in this mystery. I liked it! "
— Molly, 8/16/2013 -
" this was a great mystery, page turner..unique twist & flows so well considering how may writers contributed ..plus the profits went to LLS highly recommend if you like a good mystery. "
— susan, 7/2/2013 -
" Interesting concept, 26 authors joining together to write one murder mystery. Definitely were able to pull it together. No lapse in continuity. And what a surprising ending! "
— Jeri, 12/20/2012 -
" Liked the plot and characters but the writing was disjointed due to the experiment of 20+ authors collaborating on the one plot. "
— Alana, 11/27/2012 -
" This is written by some of my favorite authors. You can't guess the ending. "
— Roxann, 8/22/2012 -
" Good concept, but far too many cooks in this kitchen ... "
— Gmh357, 6/2/2012 -
" Having so many authors write just one book was not a very good idea. "
— Gina, 4/15/2012 -
" You should read this book. "
— David, 1/11/2012 -
" This was an interesting change of pace. I enjoyed observing the differences in writing styles. Only one transition bothered me. "
— Bhindman, 12/8/2011 -
" Interesting concept. Amazed at 26 authors can all write different chunks of the same book and it still hangs together fairly well. I definitely enjoyed some chapters better than others. "
— Tina, 8/13/2011 -
" This was written by 26 different mystery writers, many of whom I read already. It was a good mystery with a nice twist. "
— Beth, 7/7/2011
About the Authors
Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, of which five have made the number one spot. There are more than eighty million copies of her books in print, and her work has been translated into thirty-four languages. Visit her at www.SandraBrown.net.
R. L. Stine has more than 400 million English-language books in print, plus international editions in thirty-two languages, making him one of the most popular children’s authors of all time. Besides Goosebumps, he has written series including Fear Street, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, the Nightmare Room, Dangerous Girls, and Just Beyond. Stine lives in New York City with his wife, Jane, an editor and publisher.
Lisa Scottoline is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author of thirty-six novels. A former President of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and has been published in thirty-five countries. Her books have been optioned for film and televison, and she has also co-authored a series of humorous memoirs with her daughter, novelist Francesca Serritella. A former lawyer, she taught a course she developed, “Justice & Fiction,” at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, her alma mater.
Jeffery Deaver is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into twenty-five languages. His novels have won the Nero Wolfe Award, three Ellery Queen Readers’ Awards, a British Thumping Good Read Award, and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and Short Story Dagger awards from the British Crime Writers’ Association. A former journalist, folksinger, and attorney, he was born outside of Chicago and has a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a law degree from Fordham University.
Tess Gerritsen, a former phyisican, is the internationally bestselling author of Harvest, Life Support, The Silent Girl, and The Surgeon, a work for which she won the RITA Award and the Nero Award. She also wrote a screenplay, Adrift, which was made into a movie for television in 1993. Her series of novels featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles is the inspiration for the TNT television series Rizzoli & Isles. Gerritsen currently lives in Maine.
J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the Ali Reynolds series, the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, and a number of novels featuring the Walker family. Before becoming an author, she worked as a librarian and teacher on a Native American reservation.
Faye Kellerman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus novels, as well as historical thrillers and a short-story anthology. She has won the Macavity Award and has been nominated for a Shamus Award.
About the Narrators
Carol Monda is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and accomplished voice-over artist. She is also an award-winning actor known for her work in Out of Season, After You Left, and The Gentlemen.
Tom Stechschulte (1948–2021) was an acclaimed narrator and winner of the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He had been a college athlete and business major when a friend dared him to audition for a play. He got the part and traded the locker room for the dressing room, eventually taking him to New York City and to recording audiobooks.
Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star." He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.
James Colby is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator.
Jonathan Davis has been inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. A three-time recipient and fourteen-time nominee of the Audie Award, he has earned accolades for his narration from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the American Library Association, Booklist, the Audio Publishers Association, AudioFile magazine, and USA Today. He has narrated a variety of bestsellers and award-winners for top publishing houses. He also narrated over forty titles of the Star Wars franchise for Lucasfilm Ltd./PRH Audio, including several iconic movie tie-ins, has participated with Star Wars Celebration, and has built a significant fan base. His work as a narrator includes films and programming for National Geographic Television, NOVA, PBS, VH1, and Francis Ford Coppola. He grew up in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.
Eliza Foss is an actress who has appeared in numerous theaters in New York City and around the country. She has narrated over thirty books and short stories, been featured in AudioFile magazine, and won five AudioFile Earphones Awards for her narrations.