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Since the death of her husband, Anne Dunne and her three children have struggled in every way. In a last ditch effort to save the family, Anne plans an elaborate sailing vacation to bring everyone together once again. But only an hour out of port, everything is going wrong. The teenage daughter, Carrie, is planning to drown herself. The teenage son, Mark, is high on drugs and ten-year-old Ernie is nearly catatonic. This is the worst vacation ever.
Anne manages to pull things together bit by bit, but just as they begin feeling like a family again, something catastrophic happens. Survival may be the least of their concerns.
Written with the blistering pace and shocking twists that only James Patterson can master, SAIL takes "Lost" and "Survivor" to a new level of terror.
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"A quick and easy read that provided an entertaining diversion on a lazy summer day. This isn't high literature but it wasn't intended to be. The plot was a bit predictable but provided enough suspense to make it difficult to put the book away. I enjoyed the quick pace and short chapters and think the time expended to read this book was well spent. Certainly better than watching television reruns."
— Todd (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Patterson knows how to sell thrills and suspense in clear, unwavering prose.”
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“The action is all that really matters, and Patterson delivers what his audience wants in spades.”
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“The suspenseful tone is captured well by the production’s pair of narrators. Dylan Baker excels...with a snarky, whiny tone and a deeper, slightly raspy voice for the two evil plotters...The narrators do a fine job.”
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“Dylan Baker and Jennifer Van Dyck...put forth simply infectious performances that will set listeners’ pulses racing. Playing distinct adolescent roles as well as a number of others, the two narrators display their wide ranging abilities and captivate to no end. Listeners will be enthralled from the very beginning; this duo knows exactly when to crank up the tension.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred audio review)
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
Sail Listener Reviews
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" Fast paced and exciting. It was hard to find a stopping point. Great quick, easy read! "
— Casi, 2/18/2014 -
" Very Good; Family tries to get right by going on a sailing trip, and must bond to fend off terror "
— Joe, 2/13/2014 -
" This book kept me on the edge of my seat, it was thrilling and very well put together. "
— Bettyb, 2/12/2014 -
" This is a great beach read! Once started, couldn't put it down! "
— Judi, 1/25/2014 -
" Great read for adults and mature teens! "
— Billie, 1/23/2014 -
" What a great book. Kept me involved from start to finish. "
— Holly, 1/21/2014 -
" Easy to follow, keeps your interest, a light enjoyable suspense novel. "
— Mary, 1/19/2014 -
" This book was great. I couldnt put it down--it was the best "page-turner" i have read in a while. "
— I, 1/18/2014 -
" Really, really enjoyed this book. A page turner from start to finish, which is how most of James Patterson's books are. "
— Jon, 12/30/2013 -
" another great Patterson page-turner... finished it in 2 days. "
— Nina, 12/23/2013 -
" Eh...typical Patterson. Quick entertaining read. "
— Colleen, 12/15/2013 -
" started a little slow... but then....AWESOME "
— Cindy, 12/7/2013 -
" Typical James Patterson and a great beach read. As usual you can't put it down from the moment you begin. Fun and page turning. "
— Dale, 12/2/2013 -
" FYI - if you're worth 100 million and you have a new hotshot LAWYER husband who will inherit everything, watch your back! "
— Robin, 11/29/2013 -
" It had a kit of twist and turns. "
— Pkosecki, 10/22/2013 -
" What can I say? I like Patterson for a good, fast, suspenseful read. "
— Donna, 10/3/2013 -
" This story was overall pretty predictable and boring, and the ending was silly... There were no clues or hints that what happened was going to happen. If I had to use one word to describe this book I would call it "bland"- especially compared to the stories I USED to love from him. "
— Jaden, 7/7/2013 -
" AMAZING BOOK! read it all night! its a page turner! "
— Ala, 3/4/2013 -
" A good beach book - plain and simple. Nothing more...nothing less! "
— Laura, 12/28/2012 -
" I love James Patterson books in the summer. Always entertaining, easy to read [really short chapters:], and clever. Sail didn't disappoint...read it in one sitting. :) "
— Hana, 10/28/2012 -
" This was a good quick read. I read it in one day and enjoyed it. It did surprise me at the end! "
— Lori, 7/15/2012 -
" Excellent book. Moving from beginning to end. Family Dunne is going to take a family vacation by going on a sail boat for two months. Husband Peter kisses Katherine goodbye and hello to his mistress. Peter had other plans for his family at sea. This is a really good book. I enjoyed reading it. "
— Brenda, 5/11/2012 -
" Not one of the best I've read by JP, but it was ok. "
— Carolyn, 10/26/2011 -
" Typical Patterson style. Fast paced--good beach read. "
— Zimmermc, 7/31/2011 -
" My first ever James Patterson book&it got me hooked! "
— Alexandra, 7/27/2011 -
" Could hardly put this down at times. Not what I was expecting, but written to keep you hooked - and it did "
— Curlyhair, 7/23/2011 -
" Unfortunately I have reada Mr Patterson for so long that his style of writing has become predictable to me.......I guess there is a down side to being a loyal fan! "
— Tawana, 7/15/2011 -
" Really slow start an just boring. "
— Tyler, 7/11/2011 -
" Quick read. Suspenseful. Good beach read. "
— Caroline, 5/21/2011 -
" Great read for adults and mature teens! "
— Billie, 5/21/2011 -
" This was a real fast paced thriller and I really enjoyed it. Due to the rotten weather we have had this spring I read this in one or two days. It was quite a good read "
— Doreen, 5/21/2011 -
" Just finished this book in 2 days. I have always enjoyed Patterson's books. This was an easy read and took the twist and turrns you would expect. Not horrible, but not my favorite. "
— Holly, 5/19/2011 -
" Hmmmm. A cliche of a book created on a compendium of other cliches. The characters are paperdoll people without a smidgen of realness. Unoriginal. Predictable. Boring. Almost painful to read (listen to). Oh well, I will move on to another Patterson to see if there are any worth reading. "
— Dan, 5/10/2011 -
" It is a fast-moving and interesting read. Like most James Patterson books it reads very easily. "
— Thom, 5/5/2011 -
" Very wonderful book was you to keep reading it never put it down. "
— Diane, 5/1/2011 -
" This book was quite intriguing. It had both suspense,and drama. You were held spellbound and had no other choice but to read and see how the story unfolded. I love this book. Poetic justice, good triumphs over evil. "
— Angelz4813, 4/23/2011 -
" You just want to turn the pages faster and faster. Patteron did it again. "
— Peter, 4/16/2011 -
" This book started off just like a lot of other mystery/crime/murder books... however the end totally shocked me!! Was not prepared for that! All in all, fun book to read! "
— Malyce, 4/6/2011 -
" Kept my attention, but VERY predictable. Disappointing ... "
— Liz, 4/3/2011 -
" A good book to listen too when exercising,although not sure I would take the time to read this one. "
— Rebecca, 4/1/2011 -
" brilliant patterson at his best "
— Steve, 3/19/2011
About the Authors
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Howard Roughan has cowritten several books with James Patterson and is the author of The Promise of a Lie and The Up and Comer. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and son.
About the Narrators
Dylan Baker is an American stage, screen, and television actor. He attended Georgetown Prep and William and Mary College before earning his BFA at Southern Methodist University, where his passion for acting was ignited with numerous stage roles. Later refining his talents at Yale’s School of Drama, Baker turned professional with big screen roles in movies like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Delirious, and Love Potion No. 9. His audiobook narration has won him eleven AudioFile Earphones Awards.
Jennifer Van Dyck has appeared on Broadway in Hedda Gabler, Dancing at Lughnasa, Two Shakespearean Actors, and The Secret Rapture. She has been in new plays by Keith Bunin, Ellen McLaughlin, Catherine Filloux, Douglas Post, A. R. Gurney, and Albert Innaurato. Her film and television credits include Series 7, States of Control, Bullets over Broadway, numerous Law & Order episodes, Ed, Spin City, and The Education of Max Bickford. Her audiobook narrations have won her three AudioFile Earphones Awards.