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Swimsuit Audiobook

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Read By: Christian Rummel Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781600245923

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

125

Longest Chapter Length:

06:06 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

45 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:24 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

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Publisher Description

Syd, a breathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot in Hawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, her parents travel to Hawaii to investigate for themselves, never expecting the horror that awaits them.

LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins is conducting his own research into the case, hoping to help the victim and get an idea for his next bestseller. With no leads and no closer to uncovering the kidnapper's identity than when he stepped off the plane, Ben gets a shocking visit that pushes him into an impossible-to-resist deal with the devil.

A heart-pounding story of fear and desire, SWIMSUIT transports listeners to a chilling new territory where the collision of beauty and murder transforms paradise into a hell of unspeakable horrors.

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"Loved the twist which I sis not at all see coming. Very well written. Love that James Patterson's chapters are so short, because before I know it I am finished and scrambling for another."

— Emma (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A serial killer with an urge to break into print propels this thriller from bestseller Patterson and collaborator Paetro…Many clever twists…Patterson fans will devour this one in a single sitting.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “A powerful portrayal of the mind of a murderer and the man obsessed with stopping him…The high-adrenaline excitement pours out the speakers as Rummel takes the listener through an emotional wringer of egotism, fear, and ultimately triumph…of a sort. The novel is a powerhouse, and Rummel brings it to life.”

    — AudioFile
  • “The perfect beach book—an accomplishment in itself. With short chapters and an engaging story, readers will be turning pages rapidly until there aren’t any left.”

    — Examiner.com
  • The high-adrenaline excitement pours out the speakers as Rummel takes the listener through an emotional wringer of egotism, fear, and ultimately triumph . . . of a sort. The novel is a powerhouse, and Rummel brings it to life.

    — AudioFile

Awards

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

Swimsuit Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.16666666666667 out of 53.16666666666667 out of 53.16666666666667 out of 53.16666666666667 out of 53.16666666666667 out of 5 (3.17)
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1 Stars: 5
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read for summer but his books just aren't as good since he started "co-writing" and just does the plot summary, chapter outlines, and editing! "

    — Susan, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book! From start to finish not a dull moment. "

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

    " This was a relatively intriguing read. I liked it for the most part. Unfortunately, it doesn't actually end. It just trails off on the last page. Maybe there will be a sequel? "

    — Jennifer, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This offering from James Patterson is a page turner that falls flat on the last few pages. The disappointing ending left me very dissatisfied. "

    — Rhonda, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Truly one of the most disturbing books I have ever read. I felt compelled to finish it (I can't explain why), but really cannot say that I enjoyed it. "

    — Heather, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Unnecessarily gory. "

    — Judy, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " virtually indistinguishable from other popular authors of this genre... "

    — Lorann, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read this when we were in Hawaii. Couldn't put it down. So good! "

    — Katiemariec, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Way too much violence. Although I finished this book, it was a very difficult read for me. "

    — AnneOK, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this book, but not sure the ending made me happy. I just didn't feel enough closure as the end. "

    — Heather, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Finished reading, but didn't really like it. "

    — De, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Scary!!!! "

    — Lisa, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I could not put it down! If you love a quick easy read thriller, this one's for you! "

    — Bethany, 10/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good, mindless summer reading (or listening, as it was a book on tape) "

    — David, 10/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " very gruesome but riveting "

    — Sue, 10/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " could not put this down!! great book!! "

    — Carla, 8/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVE JAMES PATTERSON HIS WRITING IS BRILLIANT COULDN'T PUT THIS DOWN WANTED TO FINISH IT SUPERB "

    — Louise, 8/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " excellent book. if this was a disapointment to James fans then I must read his other books! "

    — 1976, 7/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " a good quick read...not his greatest work but enough to hold your attention. Not a great plot or storyline but it moves quick and required little "focus" "

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

    " Wasn't one of my favs but still kept my interest. "

    — Mollie, 6/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I did read the book didn't like it because I'm not a fan of scary books. Too many people murdered which makes me nervous. The scary thing about it is there are people out there that do commit such murders. You have to read to find out. "

    — Annmarie, 4/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I did not care for the ending at all! "

    — Trilla, 4/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " truly chilling. The evil that lurks in this world. Great read. difficult to put down. "

    — Shannon, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not so good. He's written too many. They are all the same. A male Danielle Steel. "

    — Cranberry, 9/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Definitely didn't love this book! It's about a serial killer and an author who is writing his life story. The story is quite gory and it ends very sudden. I didn't feel like it resolved the story at all. "

    — Melissa, 8/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A little too gory for me. Not enough resolution in the end. Probably my least favorite Patterson. "

    — Janaeeldredge, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Haven't read any James Patterson in a while. This was given to me by Tonja, who said it was a good quick read. She was definitely right. This won't be one that I'll remember, but it was entertaining at the time. "

    — Tiffany, 5/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Sorely miss the James Patterson of old - when he wrote his own books and before he started churning out 50 books of fluff every year. His books used to have such depth and fantastic characters that are sadly absent from much of his later work. "

    — Whitney, 5/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A little slow starting off, but ultimately a really good book. It hooked me in and I couldn't stop reading "

    — Roni, 12/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book has grabbed my attention from the start. It is supposed to be a true story, but I don't remember reading about it in the news. "

    — Sandymarroquin, 6/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " pretty good. too bad Ben and Amanda have to live on high alert now "

    — Meredith, 6/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Audio book. Lurid sensationalism. Unrealistic even with the willing suspension of disbelief. "

    — John, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I actually didnt like this one. It was too morbid and there was no clear resolution at the end of the book. "

    — Sarah, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was one sick puppy. "

    — Maggie, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Graphic sex and violence, an attempt to understand a mind that kills w/o a conscience. The story was put together well, and was easy to read "

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

    " I enjoyed reading this book. The description of some of the murders in it is a little gruesome. "

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

    " It was good but scary because of being a true story. "

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

    " This offering from James Patterson is a page turner that falls flat on the last few pages. The disappointing ending left me very dissatisfied. "

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

    " I have not read through a book this quick in years! I so missed reading for fun! Awesome plot and I won't spoil the ending. "

    — Karen, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I would give this book a zero if possible. Swimsuit is probably one of the most absurd books I've read in a very long time. The characters were ridiculous and the plot reminded me of Derailed, a flop if there ever was one. Two thumbs down. "

    — Lyddie, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I took a while to get into this book, but then found it gripping and tense....keep turning the pages! "

    — Heather, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Wow, what a horrible book. "

    — Anikka, 4/12/2011

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.

January LaVoy, winner of numerous awards for narration, was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She is an American actress best known for her character Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. In addition to working extensively in narration and television, including roles on Law & Order and All My Children, she has worked on and off Broadway as well as in regional theater.

About Christian Rummel

Christian Rummel has recorded many audiobooks in a variety of genres and won two AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actor, he has worked with Theatre for a New Audience and Clubbed Thumb and also appeared in several episodes of Law & Order.