Deception Point: A Novel

By: Dan Brown

Narrated by: Richard Poe

Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

When a NASA satellite discovers an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory, a victory with profound implications for NASA policy and the impending presidential election. To verify the authenticity of the find, the White House calls upon the skills of intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton. Accompanied by a team of experts, including the charismatic scholar Michael Tolland, Rachel travels to the Arctic and uncovers the unthinkable: evidence of scientific trickery, a bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy. But before she can warn the President, Rachel and Michael are ambushed by a deadly team of assassins. Fleeing for their lives across a desolate and lethal landscape, their only hope for survival is to discover who is behind this masterful plot. The truth, they will learn, is the most shocking deception of all.

©2001 Dan Brown (P)2004 Simon & Schuster Inc. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

Critic reviews

"Brown moves into new territory with his latest. It's an excellent thriller: a big yet believable story unfolding at breakneck pace, with convincing settings and just the right blend of likable and hateful characters. He's also done his research, folding in sophisticated scientific and military details that make his plot far more fulfilling than the norm." (Publishers Weekly)
"A dazzling high-tech adventure...Brown proves once again that he is among the most intelligent and dynamic of authors in the thriller genre." (Library Journal)
"This is pretty exciting stuff...and Brown certainly does have a knack for spinning a suspenseful yarn." (Booklist)

Fantastic!

Lots of twist and turns of the plot and intriguing side stories which all come together at the end.

great story, bad listening.

it was great story but could hardly stand listening to Richard Poe, smaking hos mouth or licking his lips the entire time.

Good story but background noises

Good story but there are disconcerting pops and crackling sounds behind in audio. Distracts from story.

Browm has done better

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The suspense build points are needlessly drrrraaagggeeedd on with much non-contributory dialogue.

What did you like best about this story?

The science is crediable and really adds to the story.

What didn’t you like about Richard Poe’s performance?

Poe did well but the technical aspects of the recording were poor. The sound engineer should have filtered out the swallowing and dry mouth moistening sounds. (Although, were I the narrator - I would be doing the same with such a long reading project).

Did Deception Point inspire you to do anything?

Look at reader reviews with more skepticism

Any additional comments?

I look forward to renewed and invigorated efforts

Excellent.

Excellent. Another great read with excitement and great narrator. Enjoyed all the exploration & felt like I was seeing everything myself

Lip smacking stole the show

Would you try another book from Dan Brown and/or Richard Poe?

Yes

If you’ve listened to books by Dan Brown before, how does this one compare?

It's on par with other dan brown works

What didn’t you like about Richard Poe’s performance?

The sound editing was TERRIBLE!! He did well with the performance but you can hear every breath and swallow he makes throughout the painfully long performance.

Was Deception Point: A Novel worth the listening time?

Yes

Any additional comments?

The story line kept me listening through the distracting swallows and breaths but this audiobook could be amazingly improved with moderate editing.

thrilling

It was a great story with lots of unexpected twists and well preformed reading. I enjoyed it so much I listened to it in just two days!

Johnnymac

Unlikely plot- disappointing. Having to listen to the narrators lip smacking and swallowing noises was distracting.

Exceptional

Excellent novel with a gripping storyline. Richard Poe's narration elevated the whole experience. A thriller.

Very suspenseful. ...

It was a good listen and it went quickly, the audio could be cleaned up a bit.