The Tutor: A Novel of Suspense Audiobook, by Peter Abrahams Play Audiobook Sample

The Tutor: A Novel of Suspense Audiobook

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Read By: James Daniels Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781597108102

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

33

Longest Chapter Length:

31:34 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

14:40 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

19:31 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

When Scott and Linda Gardner hire Julian Sawyer to tutor their troubled teenage son Brandon, Julian seems like the answer to a prayer. He's bright, courteous, refined, and connects with Brandon in a way neither of his parents can. They embrace Julian almost as a member of the family. But the tutor has his own dark agenda. For Julian, the Gardners are like specimens in jars, creatures to be studied - and manipulated. Each member of the family unintentionally reveals a secret to the tutor, giving him just the ammunition he needs to destroy them, one by one. Only Ruby, the Gardners' eleven year-old daughter, senses that Julian might not be what he seems and sets out to combat this seductive evil.

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"This novel is astounding. The author's talent relies particularly in the portrayel of not only his characters, but the relationships between them. The plot was suspenseful and kept me turning the pages-- the twists were revealed towards the end, not too soon! Although this book was a delight, something seemed a little off. I'm not sure what, though."

— Lisa (4 out of 5 stars)

The Tutor Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.25714285714286 out of 53.25714285714286 out of 53.25714285714286 out of 53.25714285714286 out of 53.25714285714286 out of 5 (3.26)
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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I have to say, I was very disappointed with the ending. It seemed rather rushed, in my opinion. "

    — Sharra, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best P.A. book I've read... and very surprising(: "

    — Carrie, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Was partly entertaining, highly creepy, somewhat inexplicable, but the little girl! The little girl is the stupidest and the smartest character while also the most boring and the most interesting somehow. Plus she loves Sherlock Holmes so she's awesome. "

    — Gina, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it, really good suspenseful story. "

    — Lori, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Abrahams' writing is very understated, which I like. And although the villian is not at all likeable as a person, he is understandable and interesting. "

    — PokeyPuppy, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Had my heart pounding during some of the chapters. What a fun read right before bed!! "

    — Trisha, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very Good; family hires a tutor for their high school son, and the youngest in the family - a girl fascinated by Sherlock Holmes - begins to tie increasingly troublesome events to him. "

    — Joe, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. It sucked me in right from the beginning and I wanted to keep reading to see what happened next. "

    — Amber, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a bit scary, but totally predictable. Plus, it was way too sad to do that to the dog! "

    — Sherri, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Author took to long to get to the exciting part. Finished it so I would know what happened. "

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

    " Snuck this one from Cassie's shelf, pretty good psychological thriller... "

    — Jenn, 9/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Drew me in. Entertainig read. "

    — Jill, 8/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book although I don't remember it that well "

    — Dorothy, 7/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book drew me in almost immediately, possibly by James Daniels' voice. Loved nearly everything about this book. "

    — Michele, 7/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I vaguely remember reading this book. I believe it was good but I can't remember why. I think it was pretty suspenseful in some parts but I'm not sure. "

    — Elizabeth, 1/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " What a tough read!! "

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

    " This books took me awhile to get into, but it ended up being pretty suspenseful. Julian was very creepy. I kept wondering what he was going to do to the family. The young daughter seemed to be the only one with any brains in the family. "

    — Dawn, 4/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " There was no thrill to this thriller! "

    — Lorraine, 2/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Twists and a good thriller with some interesting characters. "

    — Michele, 12/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " You just know something's going to happen and Abrahams keeps you tightly tethered to the thick plot until it finally snaps in a nail biting conclusion. The picture of John Lennon kept coming to mind as the face of the tutor. "

    — Paul, 11/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I vaguely remember this tale as being extremely creepy. The writing was very good and I was affected by it. "

    — Carol, 6/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it, really good suspenseful story. "

    — Lori, 2/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Snuck this one from Cassie's shelf, pretty good psychological thriller... "

    — Jenn, 2/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book although I don't remember it that well "

    — Dorothy, 2/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I have to say, I was very disappointed with the ending. It seemed rather rushed, in my opinion. "

    — Sharra, 12/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best P.A. book I've read... and very surprising(: "

    — Carrie, 11/14/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very Good; family hires a tutor for their high school son, and the youngest in the family - a girl fascinated by Sherlock Holmes - begins to tie increasingly troublesome events to him. "

    — Joe, 8/23/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I vaguely remember reading this book. I believe it was good but I can't remember why. I think it was pretty suspenseful in some parts but I'm not sure. "

    — Elizabeth, 4/15/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Abrahams' writing is very understated, which I like. And although the villian is not at all likeable as a person, he is understandable and interesting. "

    — PokeyPuppy, 11/25/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This books took me awhile to get into, but it ended up being pretty suspenseful. Julian was very creepy. I kept wondering what he was going to do to the family. The young daughter seemed to be the only one with any brains in the family. "

    — Dawn, 11/20/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Had my heart pounding during some of the chapters. What a fun read right before bed!! "

    — Trisha, 11/7/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Creepy but intriguing. Makes you think about people who look like they are " all that" on the outside but maybe a psychopath underneath it all. I liked the little girl--good character development. "

    — Marianne, 8/27/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good... Ruby was my favorite character. But what happened to the dog? Hmmm... I probably don't want to know. "

    — Jen, 6/17/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Was partly entertaining, highly creepy, somewhat inexplicable, but the little girl! The little girl is the stupidest and the smartest character while also the most boring and the most interesting somehow. Plus she loves Sherlock Holmes so she's awesome. "

    — Gina, 4/10/2008
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I could not get through this book. I read the first several chapters and lost interest. "

    — Lee, 1/29/2008

About Peter Abrahams

Peter Abrahams, “criminally gifted” according to the New York Times Book Review, is the author of nearly thirty novels. These include the New York Times bestselling Echo Falls mystery series for middle graders and Reality Check for teens. Among his adult books are Oblivion, which was a Shamus prize finalist; The Fan, which was made into a movie with Robert DeNiro; and Lights Out, which was an Edgar Award finalist. Down the Rabbit Hole was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery and won the Agatha Award in the same category. Behind the Curtain and Into the Dark were both Agatha finalists. As Spencer Quinn, Abrahams also writes the New York Times bestselling Chet and Bernie mystery series.

About James Daniels

James Daniels is a labor organization attorney who performed Shakespeare in London, received a Grammy nomination for his audiobook narration, and wrote the hard-boiled noir mystery Ghost Bride. He and his family live in the Midwest.