Promise Not to Tell: A Novel Audiobook, by Jennifer McMahon Play Audiobook Sample

Promise Not to Tell: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Karen White, Kathleen McInerney, Caitlin Davies Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2016 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062568755

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

22

Longest Chapter Length:

57:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:00 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

22:19 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

12

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Publisher Description

A woman’s past and present collide with unexpected results in this hauntingly beautiful debut novel set in rural Vermont.

Forty-one-year-old school nurse Kate Cypher has returned home to rural Vermont to care for her mother who’s afflicted with Alzheimer’s. On the night she arrives, a young girl is murdered—a horrific crime that eerily mirrors another from Kate’s childhood. Three decades earlier, her dirt-poor friend Del—shunned and derided by classmates as “Potato Girl”—was brutally slain. Del’s killer was never found, while the victim has since achieved immortality in local legends and ghost stories. Now, as this new murder investigation draws Kate irresistibly in, her past and present collide in terrifying, unexpected ways. Because nothing is quite what it seems . . . and the grim specters of her youth are far from forgotten.

More than just a murder mystery, Jennifer McMahon’s extraordinary debut novel, Promise Not to Tell, is a story of friendship and family, devotion and betrayal—tautly written, deeply insightful, beautifully evocative, and utterly unforgettable.

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"I really enjoyed this book - the writing style was one that kept me interested in the many different stories, whether it was flashbacks to the protagonists youth when she befriended a not-so-cool neighbor or whether it was the current murder mystery.. The book has a bit of an otherworldy theme - in the form of the ghost of said "not cool" friend, so anyone who is completely closed to that probably won't enjoy."

— Shana (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Deliciously twisty.”

    — People
  • “McMahon unfurls a whirlwind of suspense…Combining murder mystery and coming-of-age tale with supernatural elements, this taut novel is above all a reflection on the haunting power of memory.”

    — Entertainment Weekly

Promise Not to Tell Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Another book that just doesn't hold my interest.. "

    — Christina, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good story, chilling and heartbreaking. You really feel for the characters and can understand how easy it is to lose innocence. "

    — Analisa, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Okay - I agree with Marla, the Mom was the best character, although I did like Potato Girl. "

    — Elise, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this would make a great movie. I rarely like movies better than the book, but as I read the book, I could imagine it as a really scary, suspenseful movie! "

    — Sandra, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like a really good ghost story. Particularly one that has a murder mystery tied to it. This one also has a coming of age story in it as well. It's a good one. Very well written. "

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

    " This book was really good, it had me on edge the whole book! It was a little sad but still a good book. "

    — Donnie, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Riveting. Excited to read more o her books. "

    — Krysta, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really liked this book, wanted to keep reading it. BUT, I am not a fan of "super natural" killers. Meaning, I want a flesh and blood killer. I don't want a dead person taking over another person's body. Just seems unrealistic. But the premise, characters, and writing made me read to the end. Worth my time, but just barely. "

    — Joy, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I never really cared about the characters and a lot of the plot seemed contrived. I was expecting better. "

    — Purple, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a bookclub pick - interesting story, very suspenseful and an easy read "

    — Katrina, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a fun mystery/ghost story. "

    — Nancy, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I had high hopes for this one but it was just ok. "

    — Eliza, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book. The suspense kept me turning and even at some point looking over my shoulder late at night. I loved it and thought it was so fun to read. Some language. "

    — Jana, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very interesting mix of reality and the supernatural... although, at the end, one can still wonder if the supernatural in the story ever really existed. Great story, great mystery. "

    — Lisa, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great debut novel. Hard to put down. "

    — Tracey, 11/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " nothing what you would expect. keeps you engaged "

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

    " This book was an intense and quick read. I couldn't put it down. An interesting story, mystery, ghost story that spans decades. "

    — Sadie, 10/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Incredibly easy, and predictable, read. "

    — Emily-Melissa, 9/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome page turner, I promise you will not want to put down. Read 2 times I liked it so much! "

    — Kathleen, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " "I couldn't put this book down. Very descriptive and I got a good visual picture of the Vermont setting and characters. Great character development and author interweaves the past and present to very effectively to tell the story!" "

    — Debbie, 5/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " fast read. Mystery. Enjoyed reading it. "

    — Missy, 4/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought this was an "ok" story.....a murder mystery/ghost story set in a small town, alternating between the 1970's and the early 2000's. In my opinion, its geared more toward a teen audience, but I enjoyed it. Its a fast read with a little over 200 pages. "

    — Claire, 2/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was just fun to read, light. Not too scary at all, but entertaining. "

    — Phyllis, 11/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent read. Had a hard time putting it down. "

    — Lisa, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great mystery novel that keeps you guessing until the end. I was constantly trying to figure out what was going on & who the bad guy really was (I figured out some of it but missed a few vital clues along the way). I can't wait to check out Jennifer McMahon's other books. "

    — Shari, 7/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Title is more compelling than the novel. "

    — Wendy, 6/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great little story. Goes back and forth between past and present. "

    — Adelemarie, 11/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " what a very sad book, but good! "

    — Beth, 9/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was my least favorite of all of her books-I just did not really like the main character. "

    — Erika, 6/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was decent-- a real page turner and the characters felt real to me, which I liked. *minor* spoiler-- [spoilers removed] "

    — Dora, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be, but (aside from the beginning) it was mostly well written and interesting. The ending didn't really do it for me. But I enjoyed it at least, and I can see why other people would also. "

    — Jennie, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really loved this book! It had a suprise twist at the end as well. Im excited to read more of her books "

    — Jennifer, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Just not as good as I had hoped.... I finished it just to see the mystery solved and was totally underwhelmed. Ok but forgettable. "

    — Justin, 5/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book blended urban legend and small town life together very well. Each page kept your attention, and the McMahon had you wondering--is it super natural or real. "

    — Donna, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very quick read. Also super creepy and even a little bit laugh out loud funny. Pretty perfect combination. "

    — Julietsgomez, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really like this book but it is super scary! The story starts off slow but picks up and then gets creepy. If you like ghost stories you will love it. "

    — Cberman, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I thought that this book sounded interesting, but as I started it I just couldn't get into the story. It just isn't for me. "

    — Darcy, 3/23/2011

About Jennifer McMahon

Jennifer McMahon is the author of Dismantled, the New York Times bestseller Island of Lost Girls, and the breakout debut novel Promise Not to Tell, among other works. She lives in Vermont with her partner, Drea, and their daughter, Zella.

About the Narrators

Karen White has been narrating audiobooks of all genres since 1999. Honored to be included in AudioFile’s Best Voices, she’s also a four-time Audie Finalist and has earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and Library Journal starred reviews.

Kathleen McInerney won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2011 and was a finalist for the Audie in 2010 and 2015. Her narrations have also earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has performed in New York and around the United States in both classical and contemporary theater. Her credits also include television commercials, daytime drama, radio plays, and a broad range of animation voice-overs.

Caitlin Davies is a New York City–based actor and audiobook narrator who studied acting at the Eugene O’Neill National Institute, the British American Drama Academy, and the Barrow Group. She specializes in audiobooks for teens and young adults.