Touch & Go

A Novel

By: Lisa Gardner

Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers

Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

This is my family: Vanished without a trace....

Justin and Libby Denbe have the kind of life you’d find in the pages of a glossy magazine: A beautiful 14-year-old daughter. A gorgeous brownstone on a tree-lined street in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. A great marriage, admired by all. A perfect life.

This is what I know: Pain has a flavor....

When investigator Tessa Leone arrives at the crime scene in the foyer of the Denbes’ home, she finds scuff marks on the floor and a million tiny pieces of bright green Taser confetti. The family appears to have been abducted, with only a pile of their cell phones and electronic devices remaining. No witnesses, no ransom demands, no motive. Just a perfect little family, gone.

This is what I fear: The worst is yet to come....

Tessa knows better than anyone that flawless fronts can hide the darkest secrets. Now she must race against the clock to uncover the Denbes’ innermost dealings, a complex tangle of friendships and betrayal, big business and small sacrifices. Who would want to kidnap such a perfect little family? And how far would such a person be willing to go?

This is the truth: Love, safety, family . . . it’s all touch and go.

©2012 Lisa Gardner (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

I love all Lisa Gardners books

Would you consider the audio edition of Touch & Go to be better than the print version?

I always prefer the audio-I can listen anywhere and while doing almost anything-while driving and all-where I can't just always read from a book.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Had me wondering from the beginning-her books always does-her plots always gets me because you never know where it will go.

One of her best!

I usually don't at all like kidnapping ransom themes..this one was non stop interesting ! Not a dull moment!

Lisa Gardner never disappoints

Lisa Gardner never disappoints. "Touch & Go": enjoyable, unique, unpredictable, satisfying, well paced, and so glad I listened.

Gardner and Grisham should write a book together!

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

Yes, because it is not as predictable as most mystery/thrillers, and it's hard to turn it off..I really like this female protagonist. I read the previous book too and it was also excellent. I honestly didn't know if the writer could possibly do better, but this one was an even match for her last.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Touch & Go?

The scent of oranges...

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene at the end where Mother and Daughter got unexpected help. (Can't say more, or will give away too much.)

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

"Hold on, because this plot doesn't just twist and turn, it's like being on a roller coaster in the dark!"

Any additional comments?

This book reminded me of The Racketeer with all of its unpredictable turns, only written by a woman's brain. Seriously, as far as not being predictable, this author and John Grisham should write one together. I might not be able to put it down till I'm finished!!!

Very good could not put down

Would you consider the audio edition of Touch & Go to be better than the print version?

Absolutely I get so much more out of listening if the narration is good. I was a bit disappointed in the beginning because Kirsten Potter did not narrate Det DD Warren but being she had such a small part in the book it worked out fine.

What other book might you compare Touch & Go to and why?

Well of course "love you More" where we first met Tessa Leone. I was glad to see her return in a different role. I just hope this doesn't mean Det DD Warren is on her way out because I absolutely love her character.

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

This was the first book I listened to read by E Rodgers, she didn't dissapoint
She read the characters and I could tell which character was speaking at most times

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when the daughter lost her baby but also when Radar gave Libby the medicine she needed
he showed himself not to be the monster they thought

Any additional comments?

I had a hard time getting into some of Libby's character with all that money and beautiful home and not having to work. I was able to get past that but felt at times she was very naive or just selfish. she definetly needed to grow up and stop looking at the world through rose colored glasses. The daughter was a typical teen spoiled, defiant and definetly not stupid. The father was a total slime ball. I did enjoy the book and story very much, it was emotional at times and like Lisa Gardner's other books there are many twists and turns and you just have to finish the book to find out what happens and how it comes together in the end.
I would highly recommend this book.

fantastic best audiobook yet!

Would you listen to Touch & Go again? Why?

yes.best book yet!

What did you like best about this story?

this story kept you glued to the chair from beginning to end!

What about Elisabeth Rodgers’s performance did you like?

kept characters where they sounded different you could identify with each character

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when I knew what was going on but the twists kept coming

Excellent story

One of those great books that you don't want to put down but stay up all night long reading!!! Keeps you on the edge of your seat & guessing all the way thru it as to who, what & when!

Once you start you can't stop reading.

Would you consider the audio edition of Touch & Go to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version but i love audio readings as much or more than the print version

What other book might you compare Touch & Go to and why?

Any of her books she is one of a kind in these type of books

Any additional comments?

I really thought i was not going to like this book but it was so well written and performed that it pulled me in till i had trouble turning it off. Stayed up later several times because i had to see what happened next. Love the way she writes.

Just Do It! Worth Time and Credit.

If you like stories with suspense, twist and a thrill ride, this is the book for it. Well written, well performed!

Good

I debated on a giving this 4 stars, but ended up with 5 because I appreciated the ending and the narrator was fabulous. The story was sometimes drawn out with all the reminiscing, but I liked the characters and the mystery.