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Scott Spencer receives critical acclaim for his provocative, literate works like Men In Black, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Spencer's cinematic eye for detail and his powerful language are fully evident in Waking the Dead, where he weaves a tantalizing story of desire, morality, and truth. Fielding Pierce is a rising young Chicago attorney who has been offered a seat in Congress. But even in the midst of the demanding campaign, Pierce still mourns the loss of his love, Sarah. Five years ago, in an attempt to provide sanctuary for refugees, she was apparently killed by a car bomb. As Pierce becomes immersed in the world of politics, he begins to suspect that Sarah is still alive. Soon, his obsession drives Pierce to question all he sees and hears. Capturing Pierce's growing anxiety and passion, narrator George Guidall's voice is the perfect match for this talented writer.
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"Another great one by Spencer. I haven't read A Ship Made of Paper and found myself underwhelmed by Willing, but the rest of this writer's work is really worth reading. "
— Sheila (5 out of 5 stars)
Waking the Dead Listener Reviews
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" If you read this book after a break up, look out! "
— Sean, 12/11/2013 -
" Don't bother. I picked this up at Half Priced Books. Had never read any of this authors books, but have seen some of the movies. I was not impressed "
— Susan, 10/17/2013 -
" Good stuff, as usual from this author. "
— Damien, 9/21/2013 -
" Another great one by Spencer. I haven't read A Ship Made of Paper and found myself underwhelmed by Willing, but the rest of this writer's work is really worth reading. "
— Sheila, 8/11/2013 -
" haunting love story; warning: do not read while drinking red wine or if you've had a recent break-up (or maybe do). "
— Emily, 6/2/2013 -
" A mesmerizing book that touches the heart and makes you live with the characters. One of my all-time favorites. "
— Erma, 4/11/2013 -
" I really really love this movie, so I wanted to give the book a shot...something I rarely do after I've seen a film. I have seen this movie several times, and am in tears every time. The writing didn't evoke the same emotion from me as the performances in the film did. "
— Jen, 3/7/2013 -
" A moving book and beautiful movie. "
— Miss, 2/12/2013 -
" Loved this book just like his others, this story is so ...real, so intense, barely put the book down. "
— Zac, 9/3/2012 -
" Amazing book and film.. "
— Carmelo, 5/9/2012 -
" ...still reading...but so far, so good...it's as haunting as the cover is "
— Angie, 2/2/2012 -
" I sort of liked this movie, but found it a little lacking and so I checked out the book to see if it could give me more. It didn't. "
— Patricia, 12/20/2011 -
" A lovely psychological exploration of loss and identity. "
— Rebecca, 9/24/2011 -
" Something of a disappointment after reading Man in the Woods. It didn't make me care about the characters as much. Looking forward to reading more of his though. "
— Betsy, 7/4/2011 -
" Excellent book, excellent movie. "
— Leeann, 2/11/2011 -
" Don't bother. I picked this up at Half Priced Books. Had never read any of this authors books, but have seen some of the movies. I was not impressed "
— Susan, 1/18/2011 -
" Loved this book just like his others, this story is so ...real, so intense, barely put the book down. "
— Zac, 1/22/2009 -
" I sort of liked this movie, but found it a little lacking and so I checked out the book to see if it could give me more. It didn't. <br/> "
— Patricia, 12/27/2008 -
" If you read this book after a break up, look out! "
— Sean, 11/24/2008 -
" A moving book and beautiful movie. "
— Miss, 11/19/2008 -
" ...still reading...but so far, so good...it's as haunting as the cover is "
— Angie, 10/12/2008 -
" A mesmerizing book that touches the heart and makes you live with the characters. One of my all-time favorites. "
— Erma, 12/20/2007 -
" haunting love story; warning: do not read while drinking red wine or if you've had a recent break-up (or maybe do). "
— Emily, 11/25/2007
About Scott Spencer
Scott Spencer was born in Washington, DC, raised in Chicago, and now lives in upstate New York. He is the author of numerous novels, including Endless Love, Waking the Dead, A Ship Made of Paper, and Willing. He has taught at the University of Iowa, Williams College, and Columbia University. His nonfiction has appeared in Rolling Stone, the New Yorker, O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s, and the New York Times.
About George Guidall
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.