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Rory Mackenzie is juror number seven on a high-profile murder case in her hometown of Ransom River, California. It’s a place she vowed never to visit again after leaving behind its surfeit of regret and misfortune and the specter of a troubled past that threatened to disturb the town’s peaceful facade.
Brilliant yet guarded, Rory has always felt like an outsider. She retreated into herself when both her career aspirations and her love affair with a childhood friend, undercover cop Seth Colder, were destroyed in a tragic accident.
While most of the town is focused on the tense and shocking circumstances of the trial, Rory’s return to Ransom River dredges up troubling memories from her childhood that she can no longer ignore. But in the wake of a desperate attack on the courthouse, Rory realizes that exposing these dark skeletons has connected her to an old case that was never solved, and bringing the truth to light just might destroy her.
Departing from her popular series novels, Meg Gardiner has gone deeper than ever into the utterly convincing lives and compelling pasts of her characters. Ransom River is an intimate, atmospheric thriller with a dark mystery at its heart—one that will keep listeners breathless until the very end.
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"Wow, what a book!! A little different than the normal books by Gardiner, but twists and turns all the way to the end! There were things in the book that I was no where close to guessing!"
— Leslie (5 out of 5 stars)
Ransom River Listener Reviews
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" This was one awesome suspense novel. "
— Wendy, 1/16/2014 -
" Didn't remain focused. Too many stories within the story. Listened to as an audiobook and didn't care for the readers voice when not "in character". Huge deal when listening to a book. "
— Ronda, 1/13/2014 -
" Standalone, enjoyed this more than the Jo Beckett novels, although the end was over the top. "
— Dedra, 1/13/2014 -
" Nice twists and turns throughout the plot. "
— Sandy, 1/11/2014 -
" Loved! Suspenseful and interesting. Great characters. "
— Michelle, 1/2/2014 -
" Wow!!! I loved this book. It was a can't-put-down kind. And I couldn't put it down, either. Highly recommended! "
— Stacy, 12/11/2013 -
" A hard to put down thriller, Ransom River, had plenty of twists and turns it and a strong female lead. "
— Corky, 12/10/2013 -
" Great fast paced thriller that was hard to put down. Meg Gardiner writes great books! I haven't been disappointed with any of them. Can't wait for the next one! "
— Alicia, 11/28/2013 -
" Twists and turns totally unexpected! Some of the story was predictable, but for the most part, very good! Great ending! "
— Jill, 8/19/2013 -
" I would say more like 3.5 stars. I enjoyed this author and when I need to get into another cat and mouse suspense books, I would like to get another by her. "
— Kelly, 5/1/2013 -
" While some of it was clearly easy to figure out, it was written in a way that made you feel like you were in the action. "
— Anna, 3/27/2013 -
" This book was fantastic. I did not want to put it down. The plot twists and turns and the characters are so interesting. I hope Meg Gardiner writes more books with these characters. "
— Janet, 1/16/2013 -
" Twisted, dark, fast paced - but you may not be able to suspend disbelief or even like the main characters. "
— Pamela, 1/5/2013 -
" Tis book kept me interested right to the end! "
— Becki, 12/17/2012 -
" Once again, Meg Gardiner keeps me glued to the pages, ignorant of my surroundings! Now I'm done and it's a long wait until the next one. "
— Cindy, 12/15/2012 -
" This was book on tape. It kept me intrigued and I couldn't wait to get in car to find out what happens next. "
— Klsuess2, 9/5/2012 -
" Wow! This book sucked me in and wouldn't let me go! Just when you think you figured everything out. There's a twist. Definitely recommend this book. "
— Brit_w, 8/7/2012
About Meg Gardiner
Meg Gardiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of a number of critically acclaimed novels. Her thrillers have won the Edgar Award and been summer reading picks by the Today show and O, the Oprah Magazine. In August 2022 her novel, Heat 2, coauthored with Michael Mann, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. A former lawyer and three-time Jeopardy! champion, Gardiner lives in Austin, Texas.
About Angela Dawe
Angela Dawe is an actor, writer, and audiobook narrator based in the Midwest. Her work as an actor has included roles in theater, film, and television, as well as improv and sketch comedy with such theaters as Second City and the Annoyance. In the literary world, Angela has received multiple awards and nominations for her work as an audiobook narrator, and is a published fiction author herself. She holds a BA in philosophy, so if the writing/performing work dries up, she has something to fall back on.