One Breath Away Audiobook, by Heather Gudenkauf Play Audiobook Sample

One Breath Away Audiobook

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Read By: Joyce Bean, Susan Ericksen, Laural Merlington, Kate Rudd, Buck Schirner Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781455895694

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

116

Longest Chapter Length:

18:26 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

31 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:49 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

12

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Publisher Description

In her most emotionally charged novel to date, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf explores the unspoken events that shape a community, the ties between parents and their children and how the fragile normalcy of our everyday life is so easily shattered.

In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, an unknown man armed with a gun walks into an elementary school classroom. Outside the school, the town of Broken Branch watches and waits.

Officer Meg Barrett holds the responsibility for the town’s children in her hands. Will Thwaite, reluctantly entrusted with the care of his two grandchildren by the daughter who left home years earlier, stands by helplessly and wonders if he has failed his child again. Trapped in her classroom, Evelyn Oliver watches for an opportunity to rescue the children in her care. And thirteen-year-old Augie Baker, already struggling with the aftermath of a terrible accident that has brought her to Broken Branch, will risk her own safety to protect her little brother.

As tension mounts with each passing minute, the hidden fears and grudges of the small town are revealed as the people of Broken Branch race to uncover the identity of the stranger who holds their children hostage.

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"I love Heather Gudenkauf's writing. She pulls me right into the story and keeps me there throughout the whole book. I highly recommend her books. The story is one that is unfortunately ripped from the headlines, Someone going into a classroom with a gun, but her character development is what griips you more than the plot itself. A must read."

— Ronda (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was definatly a page turner! As a teacher myself, I couldn't help but put myself in Mrs. Oliver's position. This was an intense read, but one that I would recommend to others. "

    — Amy, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Maybe 3.5 stars, in the stylings of Jodi Picoult without her finesse - enjoyable and fast read but somewhat predictable ending if you follow along closely enough. "

    — Johanna, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the third book she has written and I have read all of them. Very interesting and well written! "

    — Donna, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " In light of the recent tragic events at Sandy Hook School in Newtown,CT, this book was riveting! I could not put it down. Well written from five character's point of view. "

    — Sue, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Exciting and starts off well. A bit too predictable for my liking but overall, a good piece of brain candy. "

    — Maranda, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Intriguing story. A lot of characters to pay attention to ~ the book keeps you guessing as to who the gunman is. "

    — Thyra, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As most of you know Jodi Picoult is my favorite author. This author can get me sucked into her books just like Jodi. I have read one other book by her & can't wait to read more. "

    — Peggy, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quite a gripping read, and I didn't guess who the culprit was until quite a bit through it! Enjoyable, looking forward to more from this author. "

    — Claire, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting read after what just happened in Newtown CT. book was really read written and fast paced-I read it in one sitting. Will def read more of the authors books. "

    — Keely, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow! I could'nt put it down! Stayed up to 1 am to finsh it!! "

    — Annie, 10/7/2013
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    " Couldn't put this down--read it in a day! "

    — Tara, 9/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A lot of characters in this story. I like how the author named each character first before writing about his/her particular situation. This went slow at the beginning but ended up being quite a nail-biter! I want to read more of Heather Gudenkauf's books. "

    — Connie, 9/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It wasn't the best timing for this book to become available from the library so soon after Sandy Hook, but nonetheless, this was a great read. Interesting perspective on the different points of view in a town where this kind of tragedy occurs. "

    — Christa, 8/27/2013
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    " This Book is a Must Read "

    — Amanda, 4/24/2013
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    " i loved this book. could not put it down "

    — Amanda, 2/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Would definitely recommend this book..it is a quick read with mystery involved that keeps you reading to find out who is terrorizing the school. Well written and I plan on reading additional books written by Heather Gudenkauf. "

    — Gail, 10/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great book. However, I am very glad I read it before the school shooting in Newton. I don't think I could pick it up and read it today. "

    — Lori, 9/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A suspenseful story that hits close to home after the events of this past December. While it didn't trap my attention like her other books, I was compelled to keep reading, just to find out who was the " man with the gun". "

    — Jodi, 9/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very fast paced story that I enjoyed. Writing was good and the characters were well developed. The ending didn't provide all of the closure that I would have preferred but still a great read! "

    — Diane, 9/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like the way the story is told about each character and how your sucked in on the very first chapter. Great book, quick read! "

    — Pam, 8/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Couldn't put it down -- though I admit, I guessed the gunman well before the ending. Still. First book I've read in awhile that kept me up entirely too late! "

    — Tracy, 8/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another hit from a relatively new author . A page turner . "

    — Joan, 8/4/2012

About Heather Gudenkauf

Heather Gudenkauf is the critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence, These Things Hidden, One Breath Away and Little Mercies. She lives in Iowa with her husband and children.

About the Narrators

Joyce Bean is an accomplished audiobook narrator and director. In addition to having won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Audie Award. Equally adept at narrating fiction and nonfiction, and she also narrates audiobooks under the name Jane Brown.

Susan Ericksen is an actor and voice-over artist. She has been awarded numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actor and director, she has worked in theaters throughout the country.

Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.

Kate Rudd, actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared in several independent films and shorts, as well as in multiple episodes of the television show Perks. As an audiobook narrator she has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration.

Buck Schirner’s professional career has primarily been on stage as a character actor. He is currently active in the theater scene in Philadelphia. Buck also appears in the independent film In the Woods.