The Guardian: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience!
Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died -- a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, twenty-nine-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire . . .
Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration so that listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.
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"Really like the easy-going writing style of Nicholas Sparks. His stories unfold with real characters and believable events that hook the reader into a deceptively simple tale that is intriguingly layered and emotionally charged. It is easy to see why many have been made into blockbuster films. I am looking forward to reading more of his works."
— Jocelyn (5 out of 5 stars)
“Surprising…Hair-raising…Thanks to the spiced-up suspenseful new recipe, readers will be in for a little heat.”
— Denver Post“Fans everywhere are familiar with Nicholas Sparks’ poignant emotionally driven novels. In his latest read, he changes his focus: Though there is a primary love story, the secondary plot involves romantic obsession, mystery, and irrational jealousy…With the sinister subplot providing the background for Mike and Julie’s romance, Sparks’ latest is proof that he’s just as proficient writing suspenseful fiction as he is writing classic tearjerkers.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars)“Combines elements of romance with those of a thriller…Sparks fans clamor for his brand of love story, and, with the added punch of suspense, this one will be another bestseller.”
— Publishers Weekly“Combines an involving love story with the creepiness of an unpredictable thriller…Builds steadily to an edge-of-your-seat conclusion that is well worth the wait.”
— Booklist“Isabel Keating’s soft voice and reading style give you a sense of Julie’s vulnerability…Sparks’ many fans should listen with pleasure.”
— AudioFileHair-raising...Thanks to the spiced-up, suspenseful new recipe, readers will be in for a little heat.
— Denver PostFans everywhere are familiar with Nicholas Sparks's poignant, emotionally driven novels...Sparks's latest is proof that he's just as proficient writing suspenseful fiction as he is writing classic tearjerkers.
— Romantic TimesAn involving love story...an edge-of-your-seat, unpredictable thriller.
— Booklist" This is the first book I've read by Nicholas Sparks. I've seen a couple of his movie adaptations. I liked the plot, but disliked the narrative voice. Getting inside the head of each character was kind of annoying at times. I also thought the writing was kind of dumbed down for the masses. However, it was still entertaining and I guess that's really all I was looking for. So I really shouldn't complain... "
— Michelle, 2/11/2014" If you are a dog lover, you need to read this book. It is amazing what a relationship with an animal can do for your life. "
— Michelle, 2/6/2014" Nicholas sparks never disappoints "
— Christina, 2/5/2014" I loved this book. I really enjoyed reading Nicholas Sparks. A very good murder mystery and romance novel. "
— Faye, 1/23/2014Nicholas Sparks is the author of twenty-five books, all of which have been New York Times bestsellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and eleven have been adapted into films. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences.
Isabel Keating has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards for her audiobook narration and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actress, she garnered a Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and a Tony nomination for her critically acclaimed 2004 Broadway performance as Judy Garland in The Boy from Oz. She was awarded the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress in 2000 for her portrayal of Flora Crewe in Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink.