Beach Road

By: James Patterson, Peter de Jonge

Narrated by: Billy Baldwin

Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Tom Dunleavy has a one-man law firm in America's wealthiest resort town: legendary East Hampton. But his job barely keeps him in paper clips. His clients make a living serving the rich. The billionaires and celebrities swarming the beaches already have lawyers on their payroll.

Very Expensive
Then a friend of Tom's is arrested for a triple murder near a movie star's mansion. Tom knows in his gut that Dante Halleyville is innocent. Dante asks him to represent him in what could be the Trial of the Century.

Very Exclusive
Tom recruits Manhattan superlawyer Kate Costello to help. She's a tough hire, because Kate is his ex-girlfriend, but she agrees. In their search to find who really executed three locals, Tom orchestrates a series of revelations to expose the killer, and what emerges is staggering.

Very Explosive
The final scenes of this audiobook unveil a truth that will leave readers gasping in shock. Written with the precision that has made James Patterson "a master of his genre" (USA Today), Beach Road is his wildest, most thrilling novel ever.

©2006 James Patterson. All rights reserved (P)2006 Time Warner AudioBooks. All rights reserved.

An intriguing and exciting listen!

This book will definetely weed out the James Patterson diehards. If you can get through the first...say 40 chapters...you'll be hooked and won't be able to put this listen down. The most frustrating thing about this book is the number of chapters. Several short chapters in a row have the same title so why not just one big chapter? But once you get used to this it's an easy intriguing listen. Waiting for the verdict had me on pins and needles and I wasn't ready for the ending but once it came it all seemed to make perfect sense but I didn't want it to.
Another amazing creation from James Patterson. Don't give up on this book or you'll miss some really amazing story telling!

excellent

I had forgotten the plot! I read this and I am so glad I did. this is what got me onto Patterson years ago! some of his books of late have been okay! but, yes I read this book until the end!
great characters and I felt it was well thought out!
fantastic read!

Who? WOW!

Like others have said, I didn't see this ending coming. I thought I had the story all figured out! This is one you must listen too. The characters are great! This is well put together and well read. Another great Patterson book!
Well worth it!

amazing work

amazing work well told and delivered twist turns a true thriller in every since of the word

Great story. Page turner

Really enjoyed the book to the very end. Recommend to those who like a real page turner to the last page

Excellent

I dont normally write reviews, and tho I love James Patterson, this one started out a little slow for me. However!! WOW! It is definitely worth the read/listen! I really wish it was a series instead of a stand-alone. Give it a shot. You won't be sorry.

Not Patterson's best

Gimmicky surprise ending - ruined the story and left us with a bad taste in our mouths. We usually like Patterson - and this was well written and well read.

Disjointed

While the book was a good listen, I can't believe Tom's character. There were no hints, no indications, no ties to his true character. It seems the author adds this twist at the end of the book just because it's exciting. There is no character development or explanation of motivation which would pull this story together at the end. It makes it unbeliveable, to me. In listening to the story a second time, it's even more unbelievable. But, if you are just looking for a quick story, it's not bad.

Good Book to Read

I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to everyone!

Beach Road

Initially, I thought this book was not going to hold my interest especially since it covered sports. Boy was I wrong. This book was good. It kept me in suspense wondering just who is the killer! After many turns and twists, I'm finally learn the killer (which is a total surprise) and I am still held in suspense when the killer is apprehended and the brought to justice. How it's done and by whom is just great. The plot weaves in many characters, who all have a story to tell, and all of whom play an intricate part to play. I loved it--so much so that I listened to it again.