Gone: A Novel Audiobook

Quotes

• “Chelsea Cain is the queen of the can’t-put-it down-book, and in One Kick she’s entirely outdone herself. Deeply intelligent and grippingly suspenseful, One Kick is a wickedly brilliant masterpiece by a thrillingly talented master of the form.”

  — Cheryl Strayed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wild

• “In her Heartsick series Cain might cut your heart out. With One Kick she breaks it. If you're not crying by page 188 and terrified by page 290, you're not reading the right book.”

  — Chuck Palahniuk, New York Times bestselling author of Pygmy

• “Author Cain has done it again. One Kick is superb! From its breathtaking opening sequence, through scenes of wrenching evil and heart-clutching emotion to its roller coaster finale, this novel will stay with you for a long time. And what a heroine…Here's hoping for more Kick Lannigan soon!”

  — Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author

• “Child kidnapping victim grows up to become ass-kicking vigilante looking for other missing children. Boom.”

  — Time

• “Bestseller Cain introduces a truly compelling new heroine, Kit ‘Kick’ Lannigan, in this stellar first in a new thriller series…Readers will want to see a lot more of the feisty Kick.”

  — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

• “The subject matter is uncomfortable, even stomach-churning at times, but Cain manages to deal sensitively with her material while still allowing Kick’s character to emerge with multifaceted humanity—and even snatches of humor. Above all, though, this is an edge-of-the-chair thriller, and Cain negotiates the twists and turns with finesse while keeping her foot firmly on the gas pedal. Excruciating yet always compelling.”

  — Booklist (starred review)

• “An unsettling, near-perfect effort by Cain that leaves you eagerly awaiting the next installment.”

  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

• “Kick is a gutsy kick-ass heroine doing her best to build a life for herself, while understandably haunted by her tragic past. She makes plenty of mistakes and isn’t always likable, which makes her come across as very real…Fans of psychological suspense and flawed characters will enjoy getting to know Kick.”

  — Library Journal

• “The gutsy heroine and the relentless tension of the chase make One Kick the can’t-miss thriller of the season.”

  — BookPage

• “It won’t take listeners long to get hooked on narrator Heather Lind’s interpretation of Kick Lannigan…Lind’s control over the characters in Kick’s circle—her publicity-seeking mother; her pretend brother, James; and even Mel, the kidnapper—is impeccable…As Lind rips through their adventures, this audiobook crackles with the duo’s fierceness to succeed. It all adds up to an engrossing beginning to this series and a daring performance by Lind.”

  — AudioFile

• “Chelsea Cain’s One Kick has all the bones of a great thriller—a high-octane story that will never let you catch your breath, non-stop action, and twists galore. But it’s Kick Lannigan that really gives this stellar read its heart and soul. Kick is a total badass, armed and dangerous. But you’ll cheer for her, worry about her—and you'll pray that, if you ever meet anyone like her, she’ll be on your side. Chelsea Cain has outdone herself—and that’s no small feat.”

  — Lisa Unger, author of Beautiful Lies

• “Cain’s new series starts with a thrill ride featuring heroine Kick Lannigan, who was abducted as a child and now feels compelled to find missing children. Cain’s trademark complex and conflicted characters blur the line between good, not so good and truly evil, with troubling emotions and reactions by…well, just about everybody. Masterful storytelling!”

  — RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)