The Art of Keeping Secrets: A Novel Audiobook, by Patti Callahan Henry Play Audiobook Sample

The Art of Keeping Secrets: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Janet Metzger, Shannon McManus Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441862204

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

35

Longest Chapter Length:

23:58 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09:23 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

16:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

Since a solo plane crash killed her husband two years ago, Annabelle Murphy has found solace in raising her two children. Just when she thinks the grief is behind her, she receives news that the wreckage of the plane has been discovered—and that her husband did not die alone. He was with another woman. Suddenly Annabelle is forced to question everything she once held true. Sofie Milstead knows the woman who was on that plane. A dolphin researcher who has lived a quiet life, Sofie has never let anyone get too close. But when Annabelle shows up on Sofie’s doorstep full of painful questions, both women must confront their intertwining pasts...and find the courage they need to face the truth.

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"A very subtle, lyrical style of writing. I enjoyed this, was a little frustrated at the lack of answers at the half way point (but I think I was supposed to be). Lovely characters, was a little sad that the son wasn't more developed, but all in all, enjoyable. I typically like something a little more...I don't even know how to describe it--vibrant, splashy...so I was surprised I liked this as well as I did."

— Jenn (4 out of 5 stars)

The Art of Keeping Secrets Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.39622641509434 out of 53.39622641509434 out of 53.39622641509434 out of 53.39622641509434 out of 53.39622641509434 out of 5 (3.40)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Decent story that had potential but was killed by lame descriptions and too many subplots. "

    — Angela, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Decent story that had potential but was killed by lame descriptions and too many subplots. "

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

    " great characters and good plot movement...while the story is interesting enough to keep you reading, it may make you doubt things about your own life. how well do you know your spouse? "

    — PC, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " great characters and good plot movement...while the story is interesting enough to keep you reading, it may make you doubt things about your own life. how well do you know your spouse? "

    — PC, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " an easy airplane read. "

    — Petra, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " an easy airplane read. "

    — Petra, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book . . . Patti Callahan Henry is a new favorite author. "

    — Victoria, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book . . . Patti Callahan Henry is a new favorite author. "

    — Victoria, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing right until the end. "

    — Lisa, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing right until the end. "

    — Lisa, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Just couldn't finish it. "

    — Kendra, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Just couldn't finish it. "

    — Kendra, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great book! "

    — Heather, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the concept of this book how everyone keeps secrets. I just wish there had been a little more meat and believability around the plot. "

    — Ellen, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the concept of this book how everyone keeps secrets. I just wish there had been a little more meat and believability around the plot. "

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

    " never read her before it was a good read. the suspense kept me reading. I love books that take place in this area of the country. can't wait to discuss it with my book club next month it was my pick :) "

    — Stephanie, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " never read her before it was a good read. the suspense kept me reading. I love books that take place in this area of the country. can't wait to discuss it with my book club next month it was my pick :) "

    — Stephanie, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " First book I've read by this author and it was really good!!! "

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

    " First book I've read by this author and it was really good!!! "

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

    " Not one of my favorite books. Read like a soap opera. "

    — Michelle, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not one of my favorite books. Read like a soap opera. "

    — Michelle, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was surprised by the way the author was able to keep me in suspense. I guessed at what the relationships might have been, but was never sure from the clues (or lack of clues) throughout the story. "

    — Car, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was surprised by the way the author was able to keep me in suspense. I guessed at what the relationships might have been, but was never sure from the clues (or lack of clues) throughout the story. "

    — Car, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really liked the way this book started, but it quickly started to read like a sappy made for TV movie. It was very predictable, and by the time I got to the big "secret," I had already figured it out for myself. "

    — Mary, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really liked the way this book started, but it quickly started to read like a sappy made for TV movie. It was very predictable, and by the time I got to the big "secret," I had already figured it out for myself. "

    — Mary, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " very predictable, yuck! "

    — Carrie, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " very predictable, yuck! "

    — Carrie, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read this for my book discussion. It was a good read and the ending was pretty good. There were some over dramatic parts that I could of done without. "

    — Melanie, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read this for my book discussion. It was a good read and the ending was pretty good. There were some over dramatic parts that I could of done without. "

    — Melanie, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good, fast read. The theme of the story was enjoyable and well written. Would recommend. "

    — Jennifer, 8/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good, fast read. The theme of the story was enjoyable and well written. Would recommend. "

    — Jennifer, 8/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kept my interest. Wanted to keep reading and not put down "

    — Diana, 6/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kept my interest. Wanted to keep reading and not put down "

    — Diana, 6/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Recommended author by my sister Jean. Good chick lit that isn't funny, but heartfelt and true. "

    — Julie, 6/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Recommended author by my sister Jean. Good chick lit that isn't funny, but heartfelt and true. "

    — Julie, 6/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The author says she idolizes Anne River Siddons...it shows. Interesting twist with the dolphin researcher. A nice lazy day read. "

    — Jena, 3/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The author says she idolizes Anne River Siddons...it shows. Interesting twist with the dolphin researcher. A nice lazy day read. "

    — Jena, 3/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is definitely one that keeps you on your toes and guessing until the very end. I couldn't put it down! "

    — Shelley, 2/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is definitely one that keeps you on your toes and guessing until the very end. I couldn't put it down! "

    — Shelley, 2/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite new author! This book was really good, I couldn't put it down......mysterious.....unpredictable....great beach read...(although I read it in the winter)! "

    — Terri, 2/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite new author! This book was really good, I couldn't put it down......mysterious.....unpredictable....great beach read...(although I read it in the winter)! "

    — Terri, 2/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book for an easy read. I loved the characters and wanted to know their entire story. They seem like such real people. However, I didnt' enjoy this one as much as I liked Between the Tides. A nice summer read. "

    — Liz, 1/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book for an easy read. I loved the characters and wanted to know their entire story. They seem like such real people. However, I didnt' enjoy this one as much as I liked Between the Tides. A nice summer read. "

    — Liz, 1/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the underlying messages in the book. The story would make a good Lifetime movie. "

    — Susie, 12/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the underlying messages in the book. The story would make a good Lifetime movie. "

    — Susie, 12/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " very entertaining - love that she went to the CofC during Hurricane Hugo - me too!!! "

    — Katherine, 8/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " very entertaining - love that she went to the CofC during Hurricane Hugo - me too!!! "

    — Katherine, 8/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good read about life, the secrets we all keep, and how they affect us, and the people around us. Love to read stories based in this part of the country, and enjoyed the relationships that evolved . "

    — Jenni, 8/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good read about life, the secrets we all keep, and how they affect us, and the people around us. Love to read stories based in this part of the country, and enjoyed the relationships that evolved . "

    — Jenni, 8/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " At first I did not like this book, it seemed predictable. But the more I read, the more I could not wait to finish and figure out what happened. I liked it. "

    — Deanna, 4/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " At first I did not like this book, it seemed predictable. But the more I read, the more I could not wait to finish and figure out what happened. I liked it. "

    — Deanna, 4/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book. Did I love it? No. Do I really have anything to say about it? No. But I did think it was enjoyable. Maybe this is because I was reading 50 Shades of Grey at the same time? haha ;) "

    — Nikki, 2/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book. Did I love it? No. Do I really have anything to say about it? No. But I did think it was enjoyable. Maybe this is because I was reading 50 Shades of Grey at the same time? haha ;) "

    — Nikki, 2/11/2012

About Patti Callahan Henry

Patti Callahan Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Bookshop at Water’s End and The Favorite Daughter. Find out more at PattiCallahanHenry.com.

About the Narrators

Janet Metzger, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has performed as a stage, television, voice, and film actor and as a jazz vocalist in hotels and supper clubs. For five years she was the voice of Headline News, now HLN, during which time she also promoted features and news stories for CNN and CNN International. She is a graduate of Florida State University.

Shannon McManus, award-winning narrator, is a Los Angeles–based actor, writer, and voice artist. Her natural vocal abilities and extensive theater training have led to work in audiobook narration, commercial voice-over, and animation. Critical praise includes an Audiofile Earphones Award and a Publishers Weekly Listen Up! Award in children’s and young adult fiction.