Chasing the Dime: Booktrack Edition

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

The messages waiting for Henry Pierce when he plugs in his new telephone clearly aren't intended for him:
" Where is Lilly? This is her number. It's on the site."

Pierce has just been thrown out by his girlfriend and moved into a new apartment, and the company he founded is headed into the most critical phase of fund-raising. He's been "chasing the dime" - doing all it takes to come out first in a technological battle whose victor will make millions. But he can't get the messages for a woman named Lilly out of his head:
"Uh, yes, hello, my name is Frank. I'm at the Peninsula. Room six-twelve. So give me a call when you can."

Something is wrong. Pierce probes, investigates, and then tumbles through a hole, leaving behind a life driven by work to track down and help a woman he has never met.

The world he enters is one of escorts, Web sites, sex, and secret passions. The beautiful Lilly is an object of desire to thousands. To Pierce, she becomes the key that might fix a broken life. But in pursuing Lilly, Pierce has entered a landscape where his success and expertise mean nothing. He is a mark, an outsider, and soon he is also the victim of astonishing violence, the chief suspect in a murder case, and fighting for his life against forces he can barely discern.

©2002 Hieronymus, Inc., All Rights Reserved (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group

Critic reviews

"A grabber from the beginning...utterly compelling." (Booklist)
"It's the rare reader who will be able to finger the villain behind all the mayhem." (Publishers Weekly)
"Connelly takes what could have been a typical suspense thriller and turns it into something exceptional through nonstop action and surprising twists." (Library Journal)

Can’t believe Connelly wrote this.

Didn’t like the characters and lost interest in his issues. Stopped two hours before the end due to rambling.

Not the best but it's listenable.

I like Connely's books but this was not one of his best. It kept me listening though.

It's not Harry Bosch but it ain't bad.

Like others, I was frustrated early on by the stupidity of the main character's actions. I stuck it out because I really wanted to learn who done it. About half way through, our hero suddenly becomes a boy genius and things take a more satisfying, rapid pace. In the end, some seemingly worthless early diversions become meaningful. I liked the ending and book overall.

Great Listen with a fantastic twist

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, highly recommend. Well written and read, Very hard to turn off.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Not sure they all played so well

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

Very good narrator and easy to listen.

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

Nope just a good listen

Hey, this guy wrote those Harry Bosch novels, too!

What made the experience of listening to Chasing the Dime the most enjoyable?

What? Where? Who? Huh? My point is, the fun part of this book is paying very close attention and trying to keep tabs on every little and big thing(s) that is going on. Be careful or you may find yourself doing some rereading!

What other book might you compare Chasing the Dime to and why?

The Scarecrow by the same author is my choice, because basically, the world of high technology plays heavily in both books.

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

Well, all great narrator's like Jonathon, bring depth to the storyline or plot by accentuating each of the character's persona. They also provide a stage or movie like thrill or excitement by using their voices to help the listener paint that exciting, vivid picture in your mind.

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

I just really enjoyed it and didn't want it to end!

Any additional comments?

One of my favorite Michael Connelly novels!

My Favorite Connelly Novel

Michael Connelly was ahead of the known science when he crafted this well written, well planned novel. I’ve read everything Mr. Connelly has written, ‘Chasing the Dime’ remains my favorite. But, if you’re new to this author - don’t stop with this novel, check out his other works.

technical but g.j ood.

I liked it. took awhile to get to where it was understandable but I finally caught on.. it isn't Vosch but a nice read nonetheless.

Chasing the dime

Excellent riviting edge of the seat suspence
Best read this week

A Solid Thriller

I enjoyed it very much. It has a good story, a good reader, the ending felt a little contrived.

nice ending

slow to start and a lot of very fortunate events. too much to believe