The Siren

De: Katherine St. John

Narrado por: Erin Bennett, Christine Lakin, Kamali Minter, Will Collyer

In this “decadent” thriller, a Hollywood heartthrob and his ex-wife shoot a blockbuster film on an isolated island–soon finding themselves trapped with each other’s long-buried secrets and lies (Emily Henry, NYT bestselling author of Book Lovers).
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Summer is heating up, and some of Hollywood's most notorious players are assembled on the Caribbean island of St. Genesius to film The Siren, starring dangerously handsome megastar Cole Power playing opposite his ex-wife, Stella Rivers. The film promises to be a hit with its steamy storyline and superstar cast.

Stella, an infamously unstable actress, is struggling to reclaim the career she lost in the wake of several public breakdowns.
Taylor, a fledgling producer, is anxious to work on a film she hopes will turn her career around after her last job ended in scandal.
And Felicity, Stella's mysterious new assistant, harbors plans of her own that threaten to upend everyone's plans.

When a hurricane traps them on the island, the women find themselves united against a common enemy. But as deceptions come to light, misplaced trust may prove more perilous than the storm itself.

A Good Morning America featured thriller
2021 People magazine "Best Books of Summer" winner
Good Housekeeping "Best Beach Read to Add to Your Summer Reading List"

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[A] well-done ensemble performance . . . Narrator Christine Lakin effectively portrays the grit and determination of producer Taylor, with narrator Erin Bennett's softer tones convincingly portraying the drugged-out ex-wife, Stella. Kamali Minter's portrayal of the assistant, Felicity, is especially convincing. The addition of news snippets delivered by Will Collyer adds to the easy flow of the story."—AudioFile Magazine

"The Siren by Katherine St. John is more than a juicy insight into Hollywood and its enigmatic stars; it's a wry look at the bright lights of fame that can both illuminate and incinerate. Alternating viewpoints of the three strong female protagonists are interspersed with news flashes and insider gossip allowing the reader to get inside the heads of each narrator, and to gather the careful clues and red herrings St. John expertly drops along the way. The exotic Caribbean setting and conflicted characters coupled with an edge-of-your-seat stormy climax makes this a book you will struggle to put down."—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Night in London

“The Siren may start as a gossipy peek behind the scenes of a high-stakes movie shoot, but it quickly spins into an unflinching portrait of the politics of truth and deception in Hollywood.”—Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of The Royal We and The Heir Affair

"A deliciously tantalizing read that immediately sucks you in. When people call something a page turner, this is what they mean! I couldn't put The Siren down and I didn't want to give it up when it was over."—Abby Jimenez, USA Today bestselling author of Life's Too Short

"Behind the glitz and glamour lie some truly dark secrets. The cast of actors and actresses made fabulously deceptive characters who kept me guessing right the way through. The Siren is a captivating mystery with a glamorous Caribbean setting and one of the most original and fascinating villains I've come across."—Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver

"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on a beach, this shimmering jewel of a novel shares the captivating stories of three women navigating the rocky shores of modern-day Hollywood."—Eliza Jane Brazier, author of If I Disappear

"[A] superb tale of revenge and unbridled ego . . . The scene is set for action, intrigue, murder, and heart-stopping adventure. St. John keeps readers deliciously off-balance with each new revelation about the characters and their motives, as revealed through the alternating viewpoints of Stella, Felicity, and Taylor. This is pure, riveting entertainment."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"Batten down the book clubs, Katherine St. John is on deck!"—Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of Tony's Wife, Praise for The Lion's Den

I love this author.

I finished the lions den and instantly started into the Siren. I personally liked the lions den a little better, but this was amazing as well. Her characters are intriguing and her plots are exciting. I really hope she comes out with a new book soon.

Excellent!

I love this book. Wish there was another one like it. Twists and turns and entertaining the whole time.

Empty entertainment

One of those books that is entertaining initially, but begins to drag, especially during a big climatic hurricane sequence. The ending was just too pat. Good narration except for the actress who read Felicity - not a fan of her voice acting.

Very enjoyable

Loved this book and The Lion’s Den. Katherine St. John is one of my new favorites! Fast reads with good plot twists and great character development. The narrators were all fabulous too. Highly recommend this!

Great story, great performance

I bought this book after reading a review from The Tempest and I’m so glad I got to try a new-to-me author. The subject matter is powerful and relevant. The intersecting storylines, laid out over varying time frames, make you invest in the characters to see how they fair while also hoping for accountability to rain down on them.

I don’t normally enjoy audiobooks with multiple narrators, but this was a strong exception. The voices don’t interact with each other, but instead are used to differentiate between main character biographies. So very well done.

Slow start but good book overall

Very slow start I would say till about halfway through. But good book and plot overall

Great story, great performance

I loved it. Characters were well-developed, the story line was compelling. The different voices were done convincingly. Great story if you love Hollywood, the stars, and the stories of their lives!

Kept my attention

This was an intriguing book, it kept my attention all the way through. My only real complaint is the narrator for Felicity…. It just didn’t seem to fit the part.

LOVE

This book had me hooked, couldn't stop listening! I want more books with these characters. Narration was PERFECT!

great performance, ok story

I listened to this after finishing the Lion's Den. overall I preferred that, but this was still a fun thriller I enjoyed the narration, was a little confusing at first and the narrators helped me along. The characters weren't incredibly relatable, but it was a good escape from reality. I think listening would be preferable over reading.