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Read By: Dylan Baker, Jennifer Van Dyck Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781600242052

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

128

Longest Chapter Length:

06:16 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:39 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:40 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

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Publisher Description

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)

Quotes

  • “Patterson knows how to sell thrills and suspense in clear, unwavering prose.”

    — People
  • “The action is all that really matters, and Patterson delivers what his audience wants in spades.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “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.”

    — AudioFile
  • “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)

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A #1 USA Today bestseller

Sail Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.73170731707317 out of 53.73170731707317 out of 53.73170731707317 out of 53.73170731707317 out of 53.73170731707317 out of 5 (3.73)
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1 Stars: 3
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fast paced and exciting. It was hard to find a stopping point. Great quick, easy read! "

    — Casi, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very Good; Family tries to get right by going on a sailing trip, and must bond to fend off terror "

    — Joe, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book kept me on the edge of my seat, it was thrilling and very well put together. "

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

    " This is a great beach read! Once started, couldn't put it down! "

    — Judi, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great read for adults and mature teens! "

    — Billie, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a great book. Kept me involved from start to finish. "

    — Holly, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Easy to follow, keeps your interest, a light enjoyable suspense novel. "

    — Mary, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

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

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another great Patterson page-turner... finished it in 2 days. "

    — Nina, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Eh...typical Patterson. Quick entertaining read. "

    — Colleen, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " started a little slow... but then....AWESOME "

    — Cindy, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It had a kit of twist and turns. "

    — Pkosecki, 10/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What can I say? I like Patterson for a good, fast, suspenseful read. "

    — Donna, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

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

    " AMAZING BOOK! read it all night! its a page turner! "

    — Ala, 3/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " A good beach book - plain and simple. Nothing more...nothing less! "

    — Laura, 12/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not one of the best I've read by JP, but it was ok. "

    — Carolyn, 10/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Patterson style. Fast paced--good beach read. "

    — Zimmermc, 7/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My first ever James Patterson book&it got me hooked! "

    — Alexandra, 7/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Really slow start an just boring. "

    — Tyler, 7/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quick read. Suspenseful. Good beach read. "

    — Caroline, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great read for adults and mature teens! "

    — Billie, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It is a fast-moving and interesting read. Like most James Patterson books it reads very easily. "

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

    " Very wonderful book was you to keep reading it never put it down. "

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

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " You just want to turn the pages faster and faster. Patteron did it again. "

    — Peter, 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

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

    " Kept my attention, but VERY predictable. Disappointing ... "

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

    " A good book to listen too when exercising,although not sure I would take the time to read this one. "

    — Rebecca, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " brilliant patterson at his best "

    — Steve, 3/19/2011

About the Authors

Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.

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.