Saving Emma

A Novel

By: Allen Eskens

Narrated by: Gary Tiedemann, Matt Godfrey, Saskia Maarleveld, Janina Edwards, Timothy Pabon

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

A lawyer's race to reveal a wrongful conviction collides with the dark shadow of a murder in his own home in this propulsive and perfectly-plotted thriller from award-winning writer Allen Eskens.

When Boady Sanden first receives the case of Elijah Matthews, he’s certain there’s not much he can do. Elijah, who believes himself to be a prophet, has been locked up in a psychiatric hospital for the past four years, convicted of brutally murdering the pastor of a megachurch. But as a law professor working for the Innocence Project, Boady agrees to look into Elijah’s file. When he does, he is alarmed to find threads that lead back to the death of his colleague and friend, Ben Pruitt, a man shot to death four years earlier in Boady’s own home.

Ben’s daughter, Emma, has lived with Boady and Boady’s wife Dee ever since that awful night. Now fourteen years old, Emma has been growing distant, and soon makes a fateful choice that takes her far from the safety of her godparents. Desperate to bring her home, and to free an innocent man, Boady must do all he can to investigate Elijah’s case while fighting to save the family he has deeply come to love.

Written with energy, propulsion, and his characteristic pathos and insight, Eskens delivers another pitch-perfect legal thriller that reveals a twisted murder and explores faith, love, family, and redemption along the way.

©2023 Allen Eskens (P)2023 Mulholland Books

Critic reviews

"Eskens is at the top of his skills."—Oline H. Cogdill, The South Florida Sun Sentinel

"One of our best crime writers at the top of his game."—William Kent Kreuger, New York Times bestselling author of This Tender Land and Lightning Strike

He did it again!

This is a cracking mystery, but so much more.!It’s an exploration of what makes a family and questions of faith. There’s a lot here to love.

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would

It was a suggestion on audible, and after I read some reviews, I had to give it a try. At first, I didn't think this was my kind of book, but by the end, I really enjoyed it! I would highly recommend this book for a good listen. I really enjoyed all of the characters and the diversity of each. There was so much going on, but it was still tied together without any holes, in my opinion.

Griping story with amazing Narration

High quality narration with a story that keeps your attention.
Hard to stop listening to this one.

Another great one!

This might be my favorite of 4 books I have listen to by this author. The reader was also excellent.

A Must Listen

I usually listen to audio books at the gym. This book made me stay at the gym longer each time I went because I kept wanting to listen, trying to figure out how all the pieces were going to fit together. The cast did a great job, with their voices blending well with their characters. The story was well-crafted. A definite thumbs up!!

Good story

I have enjoyed listening to I believe this is the seventh book by him and they have all been terrific. Narration good, and I recommend it to anyone who likes suspense.

Worth the wait

Patiently waiting for the next book by Allen Eskens!! Great twisting turning story and evoked so many emotions!! Great narration as well.

Another excellent piece of work

Loved this. Excitement, tugs at the heart strings, mystery. It has it all. Highly recommended, no matter who you are.

Another two thumbs up for Eskens

Loved this book from start to finish! It was hard to stop listening and put it away.

Another Good One

I am glad that I randomly stumbled upon Mr. Eskens work because each book has been very enjoyable. Honestly, I think this one is my favorite so far despite the relatively simple story due to the depth of emotion in it. I'm terms of the narration, I wasn't 100% sure at first but eventually the multiple voices really helped move things along.