The Chopin Manuscript

A Serial Thriller

By: Lee Child, David Corbett, Joseph Finder, Jim Fusilli, John Gilstrap, James Grady, David Hewson, P. J. Parrish, Jeffery Deaver

Narrated by: Alfred Molina

Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

15 thriller masters. 1 masterful thriller.

Former war crimes investigator Harold Middleton possesses a previously unknown score by Frederic Chopin. But he is unaware that, locked within its handwritten notes, lies a secret that now threatens the lives of thousands of Americans. As he races from Poland to America to uncover the mystery of the manuscript, Middleton will be accused of murder, pursued by federal agents, and targeted by assassins. But the greatest threat will come from a shadowy figure out of his past: the man known only as Faust.

The Chopin Manuscript is a unique collaboration by 15 of the world's greatest thriller writers. Jeffery Deaver conceived the characters and set the plot in motion; the other authors each wrote a chapter in turn. Deaver then completed what he started, bringing The Chopin Manuscript to its explosive conclusion.

The Chopin Manuscript was written by:
Jeffery Deaver (Lincoln Rhyme series)
David Hewson (Nic Costa series)
James Grady (Six Days of the Condor)
S. J. Rozan (Bill Smith/Lydia Chin series)
Erica Spindler (Last Known Victim)
John Ramsey Miller (Winter Massey series)
David Corbett (Blood of Paradise)
John Gilstrap (Scott Free)
Joseph Finder (Power Play)
Jim Fusilli (Terry Orr series)
Peter Spiegelman (John March series)
Ralph Pezzullo (Jawbreaker)
Lisa Scottoline (Daddy's Girl)
P.J. Parrish (Louis Kincaid, Joe Frye series)
Lee Child (Jack Reacher series)

©2007 International Thriller Writers, Inc., Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child, David Hewson, James Grady, S. J. Rozan, Erica Spindler, John Ramsey Miller, David Corbett, John Gilstrap, Joseph Finder, Jim Fusilli, Peter Spiegelman, Ralph Pezzullo, Lisa Scottoline, and P. J. Parrish (P)2007 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

• 2008 Audie Award Winner
  Audiobook of the Year

"Innovative and unique, The Chopin Manuscript, written by masters in the field of thrillers, is far more than the sum of its parts. Here each author shines, blending individual skill and energy, into a riveting, crackling-paced tapestry of murder, mystery, and mayhem. Not to be missed!" (James Rollins, author of The Judas Strain)

"A GREAT story, written by one GREAT author after another, in one GREAT chapter after another. A stellar achievement of collectivity that blows from the starting gate at 100 mph and never slows down. A thrill-a-page from 15 GREAT thriller masters. Don't miss this one." (Steve Berry, author of The Venetian Betrayal)

excellent listen

a fantastic collaboration of international thriller writers. the plot thickens with every chapter. well done!

Excellent

Innovative and creative approach. Smooth transitions despite numerous authors. Fast-paced, gripping and clever. Excellent presentation. Highly recommend.

Perfect for a classical musician

I am NOT a musician in any way whatsoever! I think I would’ve enjoyed this story WAY more if I were. I was impressed by the collaboration of the various authors. The story flowed very well. I can only imagine how much fun and challenging this was to write. I was engaged and enjoyed the gist of the story and the narration was quite good. I would get lost when they spoke in depth about the music aspects of the story, thereby reasoning that musicians may get more from the story and better appreciate it.

Wonderful story... Sometimes hard to follow.

This is an amazing story. It is fast paced, and really action-packed. The plot, to be put simply, is similar to the DaVinci Code. Harry Middleton holds a rare manuscript, and someone is out to get it from him. This someone will kill anyone who stands in the way, including Harry.

It has a really good plot and story behind it, but the only thing is that near the beginning they introduce so many different characters that it is difficult to keep everyone straight in your mind. Once you get down who the people are and their relationship to protagonist Harry Middleton, it flows nicely and is a really cool story.

Alfred Molina does a wonderful job bringing the story to life. I couldn't wait to get in my car after school knowing that I had this book waiting for me! Hope you enjoy!

Stick with one Author

This actually is a pretty gripping story until one of the middle authors starts dripping the "F" bomb for no apparent reason. i can never understand why authors think dropping the "F" bomb improves the story. I never finished the book after that!

I was surprised

I did not order this book for quite a while after it's release I would look at it then order a different one. While I love all the individual authors, I felt the book would not be cohesive; that so many voices would ruin the story. I was wrong. I looked forward to each new chapter even found myself driving around the block to extend my listening time.

petret99

Good but somewhat disjointed due to different authors. Some made the transition smoothly others did not. Not my best read but interesting

if you love music and a thriller, this is for you

Where does The Chopin Manuscript rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

this is my favorite audiobook

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the complexity of the thriller and the music terminology really kept my interest

What does Alfred Molina bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the narrator is a master of accents, intonation and expression

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

this book kept me wanting to listen

Any additional comments?

excellent collaboration. my love of music and love of foreign thriller were all heightened.

surprising twists and turns

What made the experience of listening to The Chopin Manuscript the most enjoyable?

There were various twists at each chapter that kept me guessing as to who the ultimate culprate was.

helgemom

What a great way to build plots, characters and endings. Huge Deaver fan and this was a nice compilation.