An Accidental Affair

By: Eric Jerome Dickey

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

James Thicke is a man whose mysterious past runs as deep as his violent streak. He’s channeled the intensity of his soul into twin passions - success as a screenwriter and marriage to movie actress Regina Baptiste. In the midst of filming his latest script, starring Regina and leading man Johnny Bergs, James receives a video of his wife caught in the most compromising of situations. Hours later, the clip of the on-set infidelity has hit the Internet and gone viral in the blogosphere and across all channels of social media. James responds to the affront by savagely attacking Johnny Bergs, and the spectacle has both the paparazzi and the police amassing at the married couple’s estate. James goes on the run, but only as far as the city of Downey, California. As James tries to protect Regina from Hollywood’s underbelly, lust, blackmail, and revenge become his constant companions. Does an accidental affair spell permanent danger?

©2012 Eric Jerome Dickey (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Not What I expected

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I haven't read Eric Jerome Dickey in a while, but I loved his early books... Couldn't wait for them to come out! So when I saw one with such an interesting title, I decided to try it.

This book is completely different from any of his work that I have read... Despite the departure from "African American themed" books, that I kind of expected, there is a "darkness" in this particular book that is unfamiliar and it also reads like one of the old detective novels where the gritty detective who has seen everything is not necessarily a likeable hero, but happens to be in the middle of all of the action anyway.

If you are looking for a lot of sex and a lot of action, it is here... But there isn't necessarily a lot of storyline and no likeable characters, although there are new characters constantly introduced, none of them other than the main character is developed enough that you really understand them at all. And even when you think you understand the main character and his motives, he does things that make no sense.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have developed the characters more and let them have just ONE personality.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration was very good.

Do you think An Accidental Affair needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, a follow-up book would just be more "jumbled passion" that really leads nowhere.

Full of excitement, adrenaline, energy and trauma!

Full of excitement, adrenaline, energy and trauma! Was eager to get to the end and see what happens!

It just kept getting better!

In true Eric Dickey form this book just kept getting better. What I like the most about this book is the constant unexpected twist. I can't wait to see what happens to Mr Thicke next.

Phenomanal

As usual Mr. Dickey you blow my mind. I loved this book. I love how you incorporate your characters in your books. We get a chance to see different aspects of their lives. It must be hard to see the woman you love F--K someone else but my goodness to find out all the information and to go to those lengths...wow! Great story, great narrator. I enjoyed it immensely.
Can't wait for your other books...I miss my GIDEON!

interesting read

Book was okay I struggle to stay focused on the book but when I was focused it was a good listen.

The Build Up To A Spectacular

been following Eric Jerome Dickey books for years. I can see them a dear friend. I've waited years to begin catching up to his books after taking some time off. I'm glad that I finally got to read this one. It was like a family reunion. The story kept me hooked. The ending had multiple shockers I didn't know what to expect and that's what I always expect from a great writer. Thanks brother exclamation point

Gonna miss Mr Dickey's literary genius. Rest easy!

Enjoyed the story. Will miss his literary genius! Looking forward to visiting some of the place he has so eloquently spoke of. Gone way too soon.

OMG ❤❤❤

I loved this book; very riveting and had me on the edge of my seat!!!

good listen

didn't keep my attention as much as others had to listen to parts more than once. son recommended it as a read. might be better that way.

Share you credit read the book

I was greatly disappointed with this book. The narrator was horrible. I only continued to listen to this book because I had wasted my credit. I was surprised by this work for Eric Jerome Dickey. There was nothing that kept my attention with this book. My advice save your credit.