Play Dead

By: Harlan Coben

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Theirs was a marriage made in tabloid heaven, but no sooner had supermodel Laura Ayars and Celtics star David Baskin said “I do” than tragedy struck. While honeymooning on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, David went out for a swim - and never returned.

Now widowed and grieving, Laura has a thousand questions and no answers. Her search for the truth will draw her into a web of lies and deception that stretches back 30 years - while on the court at the Boston Garden, a rookie phenom makes his spectacular debut....

©2010 Harlan Coben (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Excellent listen!

Todate, I have listened to all of Harlen's books. Harlen Coben is one of my favorite authors.

I usually listen in my car while commuting. I think that this book is as good as any of his others. There were nights when I sat in th driveway glued to Play Dead waiting for a chapter to end before shutting down my iPod.

I disagree with the negative reviews. If you like Harlen, you'll like this book.

Yes and No

While much of the dialogue was???how should I say this????childish, and the adjectives "jaw-dropping"-ly cliche, I did find the book thoroughly enjoyable, especially because of a well--executed plot that has more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco (although not as predictable). As for the narrator, I often choose books simply because Scott Brick is narrating. Listening while I'm driving, I love the melodrama.

Loved it

loved it! Can't wait to read another Harlin Colben book, twist and love perfect balance

Seemed way too long,..

Going into too much detail that wasn't necessary. Author did say it was his first book. I've listened to his other stories...so much better.

First time for everything ... in a good way

I read two other Harlan Coben books this week, his 20th (HOLD TIGHT ) and his 31st (THE STRANGER), which led me to print out his books in chronological order and thus the numerical reference. I just finished PLAY DEAD (apologies for this bleepin' program that will not let one italicize, underline, or bold), which is his very first book.

His forward in this book is interesting and he states he didn't change a word from the original. I loved the book, but would have been happy with a slight revision and elimination of much of the characters' inward psychobabble (that little voice in the head that talks to us ... not sure what the correct terminology is) and too long descriptions. It became annoying to me by the end of the book.

But who am I to even comment on this genius. Simply another amazing story, totally different from the other two and I will be going broke buying all the rest. I don't know how one person can think of so many twists and turns.

This would not be complete without adding that narrator (phenomenal actor actually!)SCOTT BRICK again does a fantastic job.

Heart pounding & twisted!

So many twists and turns in this story that it's difficult to put down. At points, you may be sure of the outcome then you are thrown off your feet. The Characters are larger than life yet colorfully made human in their emotion.

A great story.

I love Scott Brick, he can bring a story to life. Harlan Coben stories are always interesting and keep me on the edge.

mystery.

A real mystery for sure. Kept me guessing. I did not figure it out at the least.

Silly book, but I enjoyed it

The plot was unpredictable (except for that fact that David and Mark were the same person). Some of the scenes were overly dramatic and not believable, but once I accepted that and didn't let it bother me, I found myself involved with the twists and turns of the plot. I think the book needing some editing and revision and then would be quite a good novel that the author would not have to apologize for. Being raised in Boston as a Celtics fan, I greatly enjoyed the setting and the basketball descriptions. This is a good book to read on a trip or at the beach. It is light reading with no real depth which is perfect for relaxation.

Good story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Personally, I cant get past the narrator. I feel bad saying that because someone else may like him just fine but I couldn't even get thru the book because I dislike his narration so much. Too over dramatic and I wish a female narrated since the main character is a female.

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

I do like the plot. Maybe I'll try it again and see if I can get thru it.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

For me in every way!!!!