The Crossing: A Novel Audiobook, by Serita Ann Jakes Play Audiobook Sample

The Crossing: A Novel Audiobook

The Crossing: A Novel Audiobook, by Serita Ann Jakes Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: April Parker-Jones, Ann Marie Lee Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780307944283

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

102

Longest Chapter Length:

08:11 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

14 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Imprisoned by memories, Claudia Campbell lives each day in the shadow of a ten-year-old murder. Who can set her free? On the way home from a football game, a decade earlier, a masked gunman opened fire on a Texas school bus.  Cheerleading coach B.J. Remington was killed, but her murderer was never found. Claudia, who had a close friendship with the young, spirited teacher, constantly relives the anguish of that day, caught in one moment in time. When her husband, the assistant district attorney, becomes determined to uncover the mystery of that tragedy, the secrets buried over the years threaten to tear their family apart. Officer Casio Hightower will never forget the day his dreams were destroyed. A star quarterback with a promising future, Casio was on top of the world—until one bullet changed everything. He is eager to help Victor Campbell find B.J.’s killer, the man who shot him. Maybe solving the case will help silence the demons driving Casio to hurt the woman he loves. As the Campbells and Casio teeter on the brink of losing everything, will they be able to discover that what begins at the crossing ends at the cross?

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"The Crossing is one of those books that you have to keep reading to find out what will happen next. I really like how this book is consistently split into different parts, told from different viewpoints, one being the viewpoint of the victim in each chapter. I especially liked that viewpoint. My only gripe that prevented me from giving this read 5 stars was that the spiritual theme didn't appear until close to the very end rather than laced throughout the novel. This book was still a good read because the suspense would keep the reader turning the page."

— J (4 out of 5 stars)

The Crossing Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 53.66666666666667 out of 5 (3.67)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm not sure if this book is Serita's Jakes first novel.reading off-and-on. cant seem to get past the beginning. It's sorta like a bad Lifetime movie. "

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

    " Claudia and Vic belong together. "

    — Ruth, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was hard to get into the story due to the constant changes of points of views. I did enjoy the ending of the book and thought it had a good twist to it. "

    — Ashley, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am not a fan of books with religion. With that said, I really enjoyed this book. Did not see the ending coming. "

    — Beth, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Many twists and turns but you can keep up. For first ladies first novel it was great. Didn't quite see the ending but that is what makes a great novel. Can't wait to read the sequel. Good Page turner. "

    — Marilyn, 6/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a pretty good book. Totally surprised at the story line. "

    — Tina, 6/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was slow. It took me forever to read. I liked the plot but it just didn't move fast enough for me. "

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

    " This book was well written and I found it hard to put down! Definitely recommend this book to my friends. "

    — Megan, 4/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Many twists and turns but you can keep up. For first ladies first novel it was great. Didn't quite see the ending but that is what makes a great novel. Can't wait to read the sequel. Good Page turner. "

    — Marilyn, 10/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I won this book off of goodreads. I really liked the the book and its story line. I did not like how the mystery was shown you kind of knew who did it well before the end of the book just did not know why or how. Other than that a great read kept my interest through out. "

    — Zachary, 10/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I won an ARC in the goodreads giveaways. It was just the right combination of mystery mixed with religious and moral messages. You can tell it is a great mystery when you do not have a clue who done it till the very end. This book is easy to read and hard to put down. "

    — Nancy, 9/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was hard to get into the story due to the constant changes of points of views. I did enjoy the ending of the book and thought it had a good twist to it. "

    — Hippie, 8/29/2011

About the Narrators

Adenrele Ojo is an actress, dancer, and audiobook narrator, winner of over a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2018. She made her on-screen debut in My Little Girl, starring Jennifer Lopez, and has since starred in several other films. She has also performed extensively with the Philadelphia Dance Company. As the daughter of John E. Allen, Jr., founder and artistic director of Freedom Theatre, the oldest African American theater in Pennsylvania, is no stranger to the stage. In 2010 she performed in the Fountain Theatre’s production of The Ballad of Emmett Till, which won the 2010 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Ensemble. Other plays include August Wilson’s Jitney and Freedom Theatre’s own Black Nativity, where she played Mary.

Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.