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Play Dead

By: Harlan Coben
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Ex fashion model and successful business woman Laura Ayars' perfect world is shattered at a time that should have been the happiest of her life. On her honeymoon, her sports superstar husband goes for a swim - and never returns. But what has happened to David - can he really be dead? Whilst struggling to cope with her almost overwhelming grief, Laura is plagued by questions and doubts. Was it an accident? Or suicide? Or is it some terrible, ill-judged hoax?

As events begin to unfold, Laura starts to question David's mysterious disappearance. She begins to uncover a conspiracy that reaches deep into the past and is now slowly beginning to destroy everyone involved. Someone will do anything to keep Laura away from the awful truth - and she has no idea who she can trust.

©2010 Harlan Coben (P)2010 Orion Publishing Group Limited Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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This was a great story. I guess, steeped in some history where you learn a lot about things you know nothing about. Loved it. It had been in my list for years and I just decided, ahh what the hell. It was very well read by the narrator and had some great twists and turns throughout.

Who knew Violins could've so interesting.

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Now a big fan! Well read and kept me guessing.... right until the end. Very good writing Thank you!

Excellent story

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I guessed every twist long before it was revealed. a very predictable storyline. still enjoyed it though!!!!

the most predictable of Corben's

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So I met Harlan in March of this year (2023) in Dublin. And he told the room ‘if you think you’re a good writer then you probably aren’t!’ His self-depreciating introduction was just that! Humbleness - it was a great read/listen I loved the storyline and his delivery - I can only hope my first book is as cleverly thought and twisty as this. So goodbye to all the haters - if you like honest, fun entertainment then it’s a great book - don’t hold the fact he got better and better and even BETTER against him. It takes bravery to put your thoughts and feelings out there, I could only dream of thinking up such a creative first plot line. Keep on trucking Harlan!

Whaaat I really liked it!

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Good to listen to whilst walking. Enjoyable but very predictable. Would recommend for commuting to and from work or dog walks

Good book, easy listen, predictable plot

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