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Running Scared Audiobook

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Read By: Jack Garrett Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 12.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 9.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781449828332

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

30

Longest Chapter Length:

56:16 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

10 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

36:46 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

91

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Publisher Description

With numerous #1 New York Times best-sellers to her credit, Lisa Jackson continues to push the envelope through her trademark brand of romantic suspense. Running Scared follows a young single mother desperately trying to outrun her past. Fifteen years ago, Kate Summers received an offer she couldn't refuse: a newborn baby boy to adopt and call her own. Still reeling from the death of her husband and daughter, Kate accepted this little blessing and agreed to leave Boston forever and not tell a soul. Today, she has a wonderful life in Oregon, but the threat of the past catching up with her haunts her daily. Now a mysterious man is in town searching for the child, and the only person Kate can turn to has secrets of his own-secrets tying him to the boy she loves dearly. Moving at a lightning-quick pace, this taut thriller is enhanced by a pulse-pounding narration from acclaimed voice actor Jack Garrett. "Provocative prose, an irresistible plot and finely crafted characters make up Jackson's . contemporary sizzler."-Publishers Weekly

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"Lisa Jackson was asked to re-write her 1999 novel "Wishes" and to give the readers more suspense and deeper and meaningful characters and if you are a fan of her later work , then you will really enjoy this book. The novel starts in 1980, when young widow Katie was about to leave her work and was given the opportunity of a lifetime. Take a newborn baby and raise it as her son as the Child's birth family wanted nothing to do with it , after losing her husband Jim and daughter Erin in a car crash -it was like a dream. Fast forward , Fifteen years and the boy whom she called Jon is fifteen years old and Katie has provided all for him and has traded her law-firm skills to being a teacher. Jon however as Katie learnt over the years has a special gift, he has visions and premonitions and a new one is starting and it shows that him and Katie are in danger and somebody wants to Kill him. Katie and Jon soon learn that his biological grandfather is dying and has left a fortune and now in order for others to collect it, Jon must be Killed. Not only that, Jon's father Daegan has turned up and wants to know his son and as we soon learn the gift Jon has is hereditary . Can Katie save Jon and then open her heart and home to Daegan ? Find out in Lisa Jackson's revised and re-edited novel "Running Scared"."

— Paula (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Provocative prose, an irresistible plot and finely crafted characters make up Jackson’s … contemporary sizzler.”

    — Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • ANew York Times bestselling author

Running Scared Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.5609756097561 out of 53.5609756097561 out of 53.5609756097561 out of 53.5609756097561 out of 53.5609756097561 out of 5 (3.56)
5 Stars: 14
4 Stars: 7
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2 Stars: 8
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Deborah, 12/9/2021
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not her best, but readable. "

    — Diane, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is possibly one of my favorite Lisa Jackson books so far. I loved the intensity involving around the mystery of Daegan and how his past reflected upon Kate and Jon. The ending was unexpected which makes it a great mystery and I look forward to reading more of Lisa Jackson's books. "

    — Jenny, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like Lisa Jackson as a writer but I was a bit disappointed with this book as I think it had the potential to be better. The story was ok but it fell a little short in the excitement side of things. It had some good sections but unfortunately I felt that it was kind of boring and it dragged on for too long in others. This is the story of a 15 year old kid named Jon, who was not aware that he was given up at birth by his real mother, who was very young at the time and whose wealthy parents did not want to bring shame to their name. Kate was going through a difficult time, having lost her husband and baby girl a year earlier so she agreed to take and race Jon as hers not realizing his background, who his father was or the wealth where he really came from and all the drama that would enfold before Jon finds out that he who his real mother and father were. The story takes you back and forward through the different points of views of what each character was going through at different time and that is probably where the story fell flat in some of those areas. I really want to continue reading Lisa Jackson`s books and really hope the next one is better. "

    — Gabriela, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was an okay read (just) but not up to Jackson's usual stories. It felt a little disjointed at times and was very predictable. "

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

    " This was my first lisa jackson read, I thought it was great. "

    — Tori, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Lisa Jackson brought us another good book with a story of a rich disfunctional family. Talk about bullying! Well worth the read. "

    — Sharon, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I could not put this book down. It was thrilling, sexy, edge-of-your-seat type stuff! Excellent read. Utterly enjoyable. "

    — Chilli, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " just my opinion but too much cheesy dialogue. "

    — Benchpress, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This story dragged on and on and on and on and on......ugh "

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

    " "OK though a little lame, apparently a rewrite of a previous release (titled Wishes) of the same story with some added embellishments. Not the greatest writing and maybe a bit choppier due to the rewrite, but a compelling story, including love, murder, family treachery" "

    — Becca, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Being that it's the second book that i've read by Lisa jackson...i must say that shee is on my favorite author list...will be rading more of this author...if you haven't read her you should try....you will like her!! "

    — Roxie, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An solid read, good mystery. "

    — Connie, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't enjoy this as much as her later books. Of course it is romance novel rather than mystery so that explains it. I do get tired of the repeated "thought" and fight against love stuff. Her later works are definitely better and more enjoyable. "

    — Sherry, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " lisa, lisa, lisa, i just love everything you write! if you love lisa jackson as i do, you will not be disappointed. "

    — Sue, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Too much sex and nastiness. "

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

    " I liked it. Lisa is one of my favorite authors. "

    — Rietje, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " You could definitely tell this was an early attempt from Lisa Jackson. The story was interesting, but the writing was a bit clunky. "

    — Amanda, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm not enthusiastic about paranormal anything, so found the psychic abilities of two of the main characters off putting. i didn't find much of this story believable. I don't think I would read another of her books. "

    — Jan, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't care what happened to the characters.. I didn't think the author did either.. I couldn't even finish the book. I have it available as a LendMe book on my Nook but can't offer it up, I'd feel bad. "

    — MP, 7/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book had the wow factor that Lisa Jackson gives to a book! I got towards the end and couldn't put it down wanting to know what happens, and who's who, etc...! good reading!! "

    — Deb, 5/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very intriguing. Kept my attention, plenty of suspense. "

    — Angela, 3/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was ok. The plot was unrealistic, but I still enjoyed. Read it if you're looking for a fun suspense story. Definitely not a Pulitzer Prize winner (however, I thought Pulitzer Prize winner, The Marriage Plot, pretty much sucked) "

    — Jill, 10/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The vision -Jon's vision- was very extraordinary. I don't know what to say, maybe you should read it yourself. "

    — Femmy, 5/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Pretty predictable not sure it was worth the time spent reading it but I kept on "

    — Dona, 3/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good "get at the airport for something fast and entertaining" to read. "

    — Verna, 12/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book more than any other Lisa Jackson book. The characters were likable, the story believable, and there was less gore/random violence/unbelievable plotlines in this book than usual. I would definitely recommend! "

    — Kathy, 11/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So far it is very interesting. I have never read a book with a storyline that compares. Will definitly Keep Lisa Jackson on my list of authors. Finished this book with a little sadness. Would have liked to stay in that story for a while longer. Enjoyed the book a lot. "

    — Carlene, 10/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a great read for anyone who likes a little mind reading and mystery! Lisa Jackson is very readable and I really enjoy her books. Highly recommend this one! "

    — Reta, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Lisa Jackson brought us another good book with a story of a rich disfunctional family. Talk about bullying! Well worth the read. "

    — Sharon, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a very good book. "

    — Carol, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first lisa jackson read, I thought it was great. "

    — Tori, 4/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " There are some clever ideas in this book and a few of the character relationships are great to follow, but the plot and one of the main characters fell very flat for me. I'd recommend it as a popcorn read if you're into mildly twisted family politics. "

    — Sara, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first Lisa Jackson book. It won't be my last! The suspense that she built throughout the book kept me wanting more. I race through this book because I had to know how it ended! "

    — Jfender, 3/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't care what happened to the characters.. I didn't think the author did either.. I couldn't even finish the book. I have it available as a LendMe book on my Nook but can't offer it up, I'd feel bad. "

    — MP, 1/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good "get at the airport for something fast and entertaining" to read. "

    — Verna, 12/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nice mystery dealing with an illegal adoption 15 years ago and the search now for the teenage boy and his mother. Not always realistic but Jackson's mysteries hold your attention "

    — Pmcdnld2, 12/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I usually love Lisa Jackson's books but this was a little too V.C. Andrews for me. "

    — Cammie, 12/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not her best. Needs a good edit because of too much extraneous back story. Although for as needlessly long as it is, the book was still a fairly fast read. "

    — Becky, 12/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " good author great book == have read all her books "

    — Joanne, 11/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " just my opinion but too much cheesy dialogue. "

    — Benchpress, 10/30/2010

About Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of mysteries, romance, and romantic suspense novels. More than sixty of her books have been published and reprinted in a twenty foreign languages.

About Jack Garrett

Jack Garrett’s voice is immediately recognizable from his work in commercials and as a personality on radio stations in the West and Southwest. In addition to guest appearances on television, he has performed in dozens of theater productions on regional and New York stages, including Guys and Dolls, Hallelujah Breakdown, Prelude to a Kiss, Cast a Spell, and Bongo Fever.