No Second Chance

By: Harlan Coben

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Marc Seidman awakens to find himself in an ICU, hooked up to an IV, his head swathed in bandages. Twelve days earlier, he had had an enviable life as a successful surgeon, living in a peaceful suburban neighborhood with his beautiful wife and a baby he adored. Now he lies in a hospital bed, shot by an unseen assailant. His wife has been killed, and his 6-month-old daughter, Tara, has vanished. But just when his world seems forever shattered, something arrives to give Marc a new hope: a ransom note.

Both a white-knuckle thriller and a story about the loyalty of old friends and the bond between parent and child, No Second Chance is another masterpiece from an author who writes "suspense at its finest" (Jeffrey Deaver).

©2003 Harlan Coben (P)2003 Penguin Audiobooks and Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Nimble and ingenious." (The New York Times)

"The author doesn’t build suspense. He opens fire." (New York Daily News)

"At times the suspense in No Second Chance is almost painful." (Chicago Sun-Times)

Thriller

Hold your breathe thriller that rollicks along with believable story and clever twists. I have only one question. How did the police and the FBI miss the obvious motive?

Duh.

A little dated, but a very good story

One of many excellent books by Coben with the always excellent Scott Brick narrating. A hard to put down story that at times makes you realize how quickly technology has changed in the past 18 years.

Too long

Too many irrelevant details and way too long for this story line. Not one of my favorite HC books.

Definately worth the time!

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

I really like how believable this story is. The main character is very real and easy to identify with. A missing child is everyone's worse nightmare! Coben makes you stop and consider how you would handle similar situations if life presented them.

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

Coben is well known for his plot twists and he certainly did not disappoint in 'No Second Chance.' I think I actually said 'you have got to be kidding!' out load on more than one occasion when reading this book.

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

I enjoy Scott Brick's voice. He is a consistent narrator who definitely adds to the story.

Excellent listen

Many twists & turns to keep you guessing. Mixed feelings with the ending. Colorful characters. Definitely recommend. I have never been disappointed by Harlan Coben

Very Entertaining and witty!

What did you love best about No Second Chance?

It is hard to decide what I liked best because it was so good. The story line keep me 100% interested and the narration was amazing. Harlan Coben and Scott Brick make a good team.

What other book might you compare No Second Chance to and why?

It was similar to another HC book called Miracle Cure. They both had very surprise endings.

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

Yes. I must have listened to over 20 of his books. He is my favorite narrator. It is hard to compare because he always does a fantastic job. There are times when I feel he makes the book and it would be boring without him.

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

I was particularly moved when Mark found his child and was deciding on whether to keep her or let the adopted couple keep her.

Any additional comments?

This book held my interest 100% of the time. The twists and turns were brilliant.

Definitely a page turner

I love the mystery of this book. It kept me guessing until the very end.

Great listen

Starts slow, but hang in there and it picks up and keeps going. Couldn't put it down.

Loved the Twists

I love all his books. This one by far is one of my favorites! Full of suspense really just can’t imagine how the story never stops. I couldn’t put this one down.

Another great story

It’s interesting how spellbound one gets in Corbin’s books. Another one bites the dust Thanks