The Choir Director 2

Runaway Bride

By: Carl Weber

Narrated by: Jennifer Kidwell, Marc Damon Johnson, Nicole Lewis, Patricia R Floyd, Leo Coltrane, Amuche

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Carl Weber takes listeners back to church in his latest drama-filled novel, the much-anticipated sequel to the New York Times best seller, The Choir Director.

It's been three years since Aaron Mackie succeeded in helping his friend and mentor Bishop T.K. Wilson dig his ministry out of financial ruin. Aaron is also responsible for re-energizing the almost defunct choir into something special. His success has drawn national attention, and he's on the verge of signing a huge recording contract. With his life in order, Aaron decides the time is right to propose to Tia Gregory, the church secretary who caught his eye and inspired him to shed his Tiger Woods-like tendencies to become a one-woman man. The stage is set for what might be the wedding of the year, but quickly becomes the disaster of the year when Aaron is left at the altar without explanation.

Now, during his own hour of need, Aaron turns to the bishop for help. Unfortunately, the line he asks T. K. to cross will force the bishop to choose between faith and friendship, or as he puts it, "between heaven and hell". As the investigation into Tia's disappearance continues, the two men are challenged in ways they never imagined.

©2014 Carl Weber (P)2014 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"After a church member commits suicide, secrets are exposed that could destroy the church and various relationships as Weber ( Up to No Good) successfully explores the multiple megaproblems challenging this church family and scores again with a lively mix of church politics and bedroom follies." ( Publishers Weekly)

Carl Weber does it again

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend. Carl Weber is an awesome writer, and I love that his audiobooks use different voices for different characters. All of Mr. Weber's books are good, but this sequel is outstanding. I was totally engaged within the first few minutes of the audio. The story is unique and unpredictable, the characters are well-developed, and there is never a dull moment. Mr. Weber creates and writes stories better than most contemporary authors I know of. In this book, Mr. Weber outdid his own excellence.

What did you like best about this story?

The story was unpredictable. Also, the characters were so well-developed that I felt like I knew them personally.

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

There were several narrators, and I have heard most of them before. They were all good, especially the men's voices. One of the narrators usually turns me off due to frequently taking loud breaths and making saliva sounds. I was pleasantly surprised at how good she was on this audio.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Ideally, I would have listened to the book in three or four sittings. The story is unique in that there are several intense climaxes. I probably would have taken a break between climaxes to digest all of the drama.

Any additional comments?

My only other comment is that Carl Weber's books and audios are the best. Many authors whose books become audiobooks write good stories, but the narration is so bad or boring that I stop listening after about 20 minutes. With maybe one exception, this is never the case with Mr. Weber. I can hardly wait until he publishes his next book.

Really enjoyed listening

Although I couldn’t stand Desiree’s voice, it was a good listen. Did I miss what’s happening with TK and Monique at the end?

The story had me hooked then it let me down

Well I thought this would be a more up,fitting story since Aaron had evolved in maturity. Instead except for the Bishop all of these characters deteriorated, Aaron, Tia, Monique. I have to admit I whizzed through this book, I was curious about the characters, but the uplifting ride of the story left me seriously disappointed, I will take a pause from Carl weber then return to something like BlackHamptons that weaves a more realistic family saga than this type of hastily written but poorly executed story. Also listening to these stories back to back, the change in voices was a lattice disconcerting, but the change in the characters… a mystery.

Awesome

The way the book kept me engaged and the characters were great. would recommend to a friend.

The ending

I read the first book, and I couldn't wait to read the second book. The book was very good, but the ending was disappointing.

What in the world?????

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes. The whole story.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Change all the words!

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

The narrator's did a great job.

Do you think The Choir Director 2 needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Hell no. Because it kinda sucked.

Just Okay

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The book was just okay. I listened to the first novel again right before listening to this one which was a HUGE mistake. This is TOTALLY different from the first novel. I think I would have rated this one higher had he just created entirely new characters and separated it from the first choir director.

Would you be willing to try another book from Carl Weber? Why or why not?

I would purchase another Carl Weber book, I think he's talented. Just missed the mark on this one. Why change the personalities of all the characters we grew to love??

Which scene was your favorite?

hmmmm I don't really have a favorite scene.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I probably would go see it if it were a move. Mainly to just support the author. He's put out great work.

Any additional comments?

I have no additional comments.

Greatest Book Ever

I loved this book. I will read it again. Carl Weber is a genius. Yes

Pretty Good

I really liked this book but The First Lady pissed me off, she put everything on the online because someone sold her a pipe dream and gave her a little attention.

Loved it loved it loved it!

Excellent listen. Never wanted to turn it off. Very suspenseful yet entertaining. I hope there is a sequel