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Envy

By: Sandra Brown
Narrated by: Victor Slezak
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Publisher's summary

New York book editor Maris Matherly-Reed knows a best seller when she sees one - even if it is just a tantalizing partial manuscript submitted by a writer identified only as P.M.E., with the return address of an obscure island off the Georgia coast. Maris is intrigued enough to search for him.

Her trip to Georgia to meet the mysterious author takes her to an eerie, ruined cotton plantation, where Maris finds Parker Evans, a man confined to a wheelchair who carefully hides his past. Coaxing his novel from him chaper by chapter, Maris becomes caught up in his tale of two friends who rent a boat with a young woman for a night of sex and drinking. Only one person will return from that trip.

Disturbed about her sexual attraction to Parker and worried about her marriage to author and her co-publisher Noah Reed, Maris returns to New York, where the delivery of Parker's newest chapters convince her they are more than fiction. She wonders how well she knows her husband and begins a harrowing search for a truth that ties back to a terrifying crime and a man who will use her, or anyone, to get his revenge.

©2001 Sandra Brown Management, Ltd (P)2001 Simon & Schuster Inc.

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Envy

The book kept me wanting to hear more. In a pace that kept my attention, yet not forcing it, the book moved through the story; unraffling the stories of the lives of the people envolved. It's a good read.

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Another winner!

I love Sandra Brown. She always adds a twist or two in her novels Envy is one of my favorites. It was two stories in one. Love, deception, hate, revenge, jealousy; it's all in there.

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a good listen...

The second part I thought was much better than the first but it kept my interest and wanting to listen everytime I had a few minues. You do not know untll near the end what actully happened or "who did it" so that was great. Will keep it and listen to it again in the near future. It was Worth my credit and I finished it in less than 7 days!!!

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Excellent

Great story, interesting plot that I didn't want to put down. Narration was appropriate for characters. Some predictable events, but also some surprises. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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You won't be dissappointed!!

Great listen! Couldn't get enough! I will have to check into more Sandra Brown books!

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Envy

I wish there were more books by this Author and Narrator. I could not stop listening. This book made me want more!

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Great Twists & couldn't put it down! SO CLEVER!

This has to be one of my favorite books I've listened to in a very long time. I couldn't put it down. So many twists happen from start to the very end. Kept me wanting more and more. So cleverly written.

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Great plot!

Although I have to admit, I did find myself daydreaming a little in the first couple chapters, the further I got into it, the better it was. It wasn't long before I found myself hardly able to wait to listen again to see what would happen next. Great & realistic characters, and great story plot. It kept me in suspense until the end! I would definitely recommend this book to others.

I've always liked Sandra Brown's work, but I think this one tops them all! I have to also give credit to the narrator...great voice and excellent job!

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Most enjoyable mystery and offbeat love story.

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

Yes I would. Very clever plot with engaging characters. The heroine is likable and believable. The bad guy is thoroughly despicable.

What did you like best about this story?

Well worked out plot. Reaches a satisfying climax and some element of surprise.

What about Victor Slezak’s performance did you like?

He is a great reader. Does a female voice really well. Could listen to him for hours.

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

A bit long for one sitting but i found that i couldn't "put it down".

Any additional comments?

Takes a really good author to make a man in a wheelchair so super sexy and masculine.

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Intriguing but sometimes confusing

Where does Envy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10%

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mike for his honesty and devotion to Parker when at times Parker was difficult.

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

No I have not.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Parker's friendship with Sheila.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this book. Just note it is a book within a book and sometimes it is a bit confusing if you are in the current book or the book being described as "Envy" written by Parker.

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