Blame

By: Jeff Abbott

Narrated by: Bailey Carr

From "one of the best thriller writers in the business" (Associated Press) comes a novel praised by Harlan Coben as "mesmerizing, gripping...the perfect blend of complex characters, plot twists galore, and great psychological suspense."

Sometimes the person you thought you knew best...
Turns out to be someone you never really knew at all.
The crash that killed him
Two years ago, Jane Norton crashed her car on a lonely road, killing her friend David and leaving her with amnesia. At first, everyone was sympathetic. Then they found Jane's note: I wish we were dead together.

A girl to blame
From that day the town turned against her. But even now Jane is filled with questions: Why were they on that road? Why was she with David? Did she really want to die?

The secrets she should forget
Most of all, she must find out who has just written her an anonymous message: I know what really happened. I know what you don't remember...

Don't miss Jeff Abbott's most chilling thriller to date--perfect for readers of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl, or The Woman in Cabin 10.
"One of my favorite writers." -- Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author
"If you like Harlan Coben, read this book. Taut, twisty, and elegantly-written, with an ending you won't see coming." -- Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of The Perfect Neighbors
"Jeff Abbott is a master...I am, and always have been, a devoted fan."-Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author

Critic reviews

"I could not tear myself away from Jeff Abbott's mesmerizing, gripping, and claustrophobic novel. BLAME is the perfect blend of complex characters, plot twists galore, and great psychological suspense. Don't miss it."—Harlan Coben

"Blame is a masterful suspense novel, full of dread, lies, and deceptions. Abbott is one of our finest writers, and Blame takes his talents to new levels. Sinister and twisting, this is hands-down the best book you'll read--and re-read--this year. Absolutely top-notch."—J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author

"Abbott does a stellar job...this story is in the hands of a true thriller master. And the payoff is glorious."—Associated Press

"[A] tense psychological thriller...The unconventional plot, the constant surprises, and above all the psychological depth of the characters all make this a first-rate crime novel."—Kirkus Reviews

"Engrossing....an emotionally complex tale replete with finely drawn characters, shocking twists, and convincing red herrings."—Publishers Weekly

"Jeff Abbott...is fantastic."—Meg Gardiner, bestselling author

"If you like Harlan Coben, read this book. Taut, twisty, and elegantly-written, with an ending you won't see coming."—Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of The Perfect Neighbors

"Jeff Abbott is a remarkable writer and storyteller, and brings his skills to the realm of psychological suspense with this absolutely captivating book. Emotionally compelling, tense and packed with shocking plot twists, this book makes me have to use a word I hate: Unputdownable. I loved it."—Alison Gaylin, USA Today Bestselling Author of What Remains of Me

"Blame [is] the most addictive thriller of the summer...This book belongs on that short list of novels that demand to be read in one sitting...[and] will live on in reader's minds for a very long time to come."—BOLO Books

"Last year, Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once was our highest-rated thriller of 2016. Abbot's BLAMEis every bit as good and packs even more surprises along the way, leading up to a shocking ending that nobody, not even veteran readers of the genre, will ever see coming. Abbott's lightning-quick pacing and constant twists and turns make his latest offering impossible to put down. A one-sit read that'll have readers up way past their bedtimes, BLAME is Jeff Abbott's best novel so far--and a strong contender for best psychological thriller of the year."—TheRealBookSpy.com

"From the moment I set eyes on the viscerally magnetic Jane, I was spooked and positively riveted. Jeff Abbott proves, with this richly satisfying novel, that he is a master of suspense and tension."—Sara Blaedel, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Forgotten Girls

Luv it

Narrator was excellent. story wonderful as well, I will read this again. I love this author.

tiresomely convoluted

inconsistent characters mostly unlikable did want to know what was going on, but a slog to get there

Wow

I loved this book! Super intriguing! I couldn't stop listening, I just needed to know what was going on! Twists on twists on twists! The characters are well-developed and you get the feel of their personalities through the wonderful readings of each narrator. Honestly 5 stars, definitely one of the best mysteries I've read this year! Anyways I loved it. Read it!!

Not a bad story but....

The performance was over exaggerated - especially Jane’s mother - and it detracted and actually irritated me while I listened. I’m certain I would have enjoyed reading the book much more than I did listening to it.

Could Not Put it Down!!!!!

This book was SO GOOD!!!! I couldn’t put it down, and read it in less than 24 hours. Even when you think you have it all figured out- you don’t! Twists and turns every step of the way and the beautifully raw emotion of each character... very well written and perfect delivery.