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The Eight (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook, by Katherine Neville Play Audiobook Sample

The Eight (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Susan Denaker Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739354346

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

77:28 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

56:33 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

4

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Publisher Description

New York City, 1972—A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat of danger. Then an antiques dealer approaches Cat with a mysterious offer: He has an anonymous client who is trying to collect the pieces of an ancient chess service, purported to be in Algeria. If Cat can bring the pieces back, there will be a generous reward. The South of France, 1790—Mireille de Remy and her cousin Valentine are young novices at the fortresslike Montglane Abbey. With France aflame in revolution, the two girls burn to rebel against constricted convent life—and their means of escape is at hand. Buried deep within the abbey are pieces of the Montglane Chess Service, once owned by Charlemagne. Whoever reassembles the pieces can play a game of unlimited power. But to keep the Game a secret from those who would abuse it, the two young women must scatter the pieces throughout the world. . . .

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"For the lovers of chess, this book will be a great read. I loved how the characters are the peaces of the chess game and how they are manipulated. While trying to solve the mystery we get also the history of the chess, and how it is incorporated in today events. Great read."

— Christiane (5 out of 5 stars)

The Eight Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.115384615384615 out of 54.115384615384615 out of 54.115384615384615 out of 54.115384615384615 out of 54.115384615384615 out of 5 (4.12)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This has long been one of my favorite books and I re-read it every few years. I just re-read it in anticipation of next reading the sequel, The Fire. "

    — Emrys, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I loved it the first time I read it. That was before I read more. I liked how it wove real history into the story and made it more believable- this chess set. However reading it again 2009 I felt it was a little unbelievable. Still it's a fun read. "

    — Kathy, 2/6/2014
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    " Though maybe not the page turner it claimed to be, I did find it highly engaging. There appear to be sequels which I'm sure will be an interesting read, but I'm not in a rush to buy them. "

    — cristina, 1/29/2014
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    " Ehhhhh, ....it was almost kind of sort of a good book. I'll have a review discussing how "meh" it was sometime soon. "

    — Samie, 1/15/2014
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    " Prequel to The Fire. Perfect for reading in the hospital. Very enjoyable. "

    — Sydney, 1/3/2014
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    " I love this book. Each time I read it (with a gap of a few years) I learn something new. And what an excellent thriller even if ur not into the maths and chess aspects of it "

    — Katherine, 5/27/2013
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    " One of my all time favorite books "

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    " One of my favorites of all time. I read and reread this book. I loved that you kept moving from century to century and the characters just came off the page! Wonderful!! A+ "

    — Chris, 2/22/2013
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    — Joanne, 9/16/2012
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    — Marcus, 5/26/2012
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    — Robert, 10/7/2011
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    " It is the best book i've ever read !!!!! <3 "

    — Katherine, 5/19/2011
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    " This is combines some of my FAVORITE themes...1. time travel, 2. a mystery, 3. a chess game, 4. a love story. I think I've read this book at least 4 times. This is some of my favorite brain candy. "

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    " I really enjoyed this book. Several times! "

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    " One of my most favorite books of all time "

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    " The Da Vinci code for grown ups. "

    — Daniel, 4/11/2011
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    " Fascinating Historical Romance/Mystery. LOVED how so many famous figures/heroes/organizations from our past were linked together. Then, after you read Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol...it is even more intriguing. "

    — Heather, 4/4/2011
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    " This was a great book. It was a little long, at 600 pages and I found myself skipping the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. I did stay interested in the story and look forward to reading the next book. "

    — Michelle, 4/3/2011

About Susan Denaker

Susan Denaker is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her extensive theater credits include numerous plays in the West End of London, national tours, many English rep companies, including a season with Alan Ayckbourn’s company in Scarborough. In the US, she has appeared in Our Town and Sweet Bird of Youth at the La Jolla Playhouse and Breaking Legs at the Westport Playhouse.