Now You See Her

By: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Narrated by: Elaina Erika Davis

Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

The perfect life....

A successful lawyer and loving mother, Nina Bloom would do anything to protect the life she's built in New York - including lying to everyone, even her daughter, about her past. But when an innocent man is framed for murder, she knows that she can't let him pay for the real killer's crimes.

The perfect lie....

Nina's secret life began 18 years ago. She had looks to die for, a handsome police-officer husband, and a carefree life in Key West. When she learned she was pregnant with their first child, her happiness was almost overwhelming. But Nina's world is shattered when she unearths a terrible secret that causes her to run for her life and change her identity.

The perfect way to die....

Now, years later, Nina risks everything she's earned to return to Florida and confront the murderous evil she fled. In a story of wrenching suspense, James Patterson gives us his most head-spinning, action-filled story yet - a Hitchcock-like blend of unquenchable drama and pleasure.

©2011 James Patterson (P)2011 Hachette

Suspenseful, entertaining and fast moving

This is one of the better collaborations of Mr. Patterson's. I listened to the story in one day as it was difficult to stop. This story is what it is supposed to be...fiction. So much of the storyline is convoluted and could never happen in real life. Parts of the story were predictable. The background music is an interesting contribution to the storyline, and adds a touch of soap opera drama. The narration was good. However, some of the accents used for the characters made me giggle. On a serious note, I am wondering when a Patterson novel will have a person/character of color that has some substance instead of "window-dressing" or someone of a criminal nature. Mexican drug dealers who rape and trash white women is a stereo-type that has been overused. Overall, this is a very good story. I would like to see the main character Janine developed and given some additional work. I would like to see this character and her husband appear in another Patterson/Ledwidge novel.

Pretty girl with nasty past fights all odds

This is one of those books I both liked and disliked right through the end. At first when Elaina Erika Davis started, I nearly just stopped the book given the way-too-upbeat and chipper reading. Then, it kind of grew on me. Her totally upbeat and fun voice continues through good times with friends and brutal murders so be prepared.

Nina Bloom is growing her career as a lawyer in New York City when everything changes. Her past comes crashing in on her and she must protect herself, her daughter and her lies.

Nina is not smart and not necessarily a good person but she is trying. Her being a lawyer is a real stretch for me given what she dealt with in the past and how she dealt wtih it.

It is the past that makes Now You See Her the most interesting and the primary reason for why I liked the book. We travel a bit between past and present but not annoyingly so. A large portion of the story takes place in the past where we learn how Nina became the person she is today. Ultimately, it is the past that catches up with her future and throws Nina into major personal struggles and physical battles as well.

If you want a book to listen to while lying on the beach or on a tropical vacation, this is it. Otherwise, you might find it a bit too much. I liked the story and reader well enough to give it three stars but will stress that this book is not for everybody. Listen to the free preview before buying to make sure you can handle the reader's overly chipper voice.

-Bill

Best Patterson so far

I have always been a James Patterson fan. This is the best by far. I typically prefer the written word but Narrator Elaina Erika Davis really does a fantastic job.

Loved it

My husband and I listened to this and we both loved it. Narration was great, story moved along nicely and was really quite suspenseful. My favorite "read" this summer.

Wow

This book starts out a little slow but then takes off after the scene is set.
This book was a real thrill ride just when you think its safe, there is another surprise around the corner. I really enjoyed the narrator of this book she is very talented.
This book has it all murder, mystery, and romance.

Mediocre

The story line was bit predictable. The narrator voice was a bit too childish for the main character. I loved the sound effects and background music

James Patterson is the man💓

Love. Love. Love. Great read. James Patterson is my All time Favorite Mystery Author.

One of Patterson’s fastest moving spellbinding books.

This was a great storyline full of excitement and a real heart pounding thriller at its best.

Strap Yourself In! GREAT ROLLER COASTER RIDE!

Just when you think you have it all figured out, it takes another twist & turn. It was hard to get on with life once I downloaded this book. I wanted to listen all day. It took me some time to get used to the music & sound effects but (Elaina Davis) did a pretty good job. Great summer read!!

Entertaining

I thought this was a pretty good book for the most part. I didn't really care for the narrator at first, but as the story line picked up, I found I was no longer annoyed by her voice.