The Beach House

By: James Patterson, Peter de Jonge

Narrated by: Gil Bellows

Length: 7 hrs

Publisher's summary

Jack Mullen is in law school in New York City when the news comes that his brother, Peter, has drowned in the ocean off East Hampton. Jack knows his brother practically grew up in the water, and that this couldn't be an accident. Someone must have wanted his brother dead.

But the police say otherwise. As Jack tries to uncover details of his brother's last night, he confronts a maddening barricade of lawyers, police, and paid protectors who separate the wealthy summer residents from local workers like Peter. Motivated by a hundred forms of grief, Jack rallies his hometown friends to help him find the truth of Peter's death - no matter how rich or corrupt the people who stand in their way.

Jack's relentless crusade puts him into a head-on collision with one of the most powerful and ruthless men in New York, a man who wipes out resistance with a snap of his fingers. As it unfolds that his brother was involved with some of the richest women and men in America - in ways Jack never imagined - his dream of justice fades. Only if he can somehow beat the rich at their own game will he be able to avenge his brother.

©2002 SueJack Inc., All Rights Reserved (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group

Critic reviews

"A slick, vastly enjoyable thriller." (Publishers Weekly)

Enjoyed the last half of book

To me started out slow. Didn't care for readers monotone voice and other mock voices.

A Muni-ride must read!

I love James Patterson and "The Beach House" did not disappoint. I actually looked forward to my bus ride into work so that I could listen to it. I couldn't put it down, I actually wore my iPod to bed several times so I could listen. Having spent a little time in the Hamptons, Patterson's images just jumped out at me. I'm going to load another of his books right now!

Shirley

Hold on the edge of seat scarry and fright. I could not wait to get in my car to listen more. Totally a great read. Just when I thought I had it figured out I found myself holding on for dear life. Keep your guard up and watch out! This one will get you!

Excellent

Of all the audiobooks I've "read" in my year of membership, this is definitely one of the best. The development of the characters, the believable and captivating plot were outstanding. I liked the distinct character voices and the musical interludes for effect. Definitely a must-read!

The Beach House

If you like John Grisham books, you will like this one.

Very Enjoyable

I really enjoyed this story. It held my attention, is well told and kept me on the edge of my seat. I listened to it from start to finish. I highly recommend it!

Quite a twist

J. Patterson did his standard great job of weaving the story. There are very little clues leading to the ending. My only wish is that the folks in the "Beach Series" are the same for each book and their history carries through each book.

Awesome!!

As always, James Patterson had my attention from the opening line on this one.

I have yet to hear a J.P. novel that I have not thoroughly enjoyed and would go as far as listening to them all a second time.

Swimmingly Great

Great story, good twist back and forth - unexpected but excellent and just ending to the story. Am looking forward to reading more from this author and this series.

great book and amazing performance by reader

loved the readers voices for characters made it a lot easier to follow along with the story. the book itself was great and had amazing depth and focus on details