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The Beach House

By: James Patterson, Peter de Jonge
Narrated by: Gil Bellows
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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)

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Loved this book, It had everything, easy listen

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Overall it was worth the purchase. Very interesting story and the narrator was a perfect fit.

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Yes I am my brothers keeper

I loved the storyline and characters. The narrator was great. Everyone had secrets. Highly recommend.

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Great story

Loved the story but could have done without the dramatic interludes in between each scene or chapter. They became laughable after awhile. Good read though.

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Excellent work

This story grabbed me from the very start. I could not put it down it was riveting.

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Beach House

This book was great. As normal, James patterson had quite a few twists and turns in this book. Thus, keeping the listener on the edge of the seat. So far I've listened to or read four books by James Patterson, all have been very good.

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Narrator totally annoying...

The plot and story was ok, but this narrator was totally annoying. Especially when he imitated the voices of different female characters. His creepy female voice almost made me not want to listen.

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Outstanding

The story was riviting. The performance transported me directly into the story and I found myself talking to the characters.

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Can the rich have everything they want?

Would you listen to The Beach House again? Why?

I loved the story and how the plot unfolds

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

With the rich having friends in high places, you never know just what will happen.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the friends all work together

Who was the most memorable character of The Beach House and why?

The grandfather

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The best book.

This book was one of the best books I've ever read. I only raged about one part but it's a really good book.

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