The Innocent

A Vanessa Michael Munroe Novel

De: Taylor Stevens

Narrado por: Hillary Huber

With The Innocent, Taylor Stevens, the best-selling author of The Informationist, returns with another blockbuster thriller featuring the fearless Vanessa Michael Munroe.

Eight years ago, a man walked five-year-old Hannah out the front doors of her school and spirited her over the Mexican border, taking her into the world of a cult known as The Chosen. For eight years, followers of The Prophet have hidden the child, moving her from country to country, shielding the man who stole her. Now, those who’ve searched the longest know where to find her. They are childhood survivors of The Chosen, 30-somethings born and raised inside the cult who’ve managed to make lives for themselves on the outside. They understand the mindset, the culture within that world, and turn to Vanessa Michael Munroe for help, knowing that the only possibility of stealing Hannah back and getting her safely out of Argentina is to trust someone who doesn’t trust them, and get Munroe on the inside.

Tautly written, brilliantly paced, and with the same evocation of the exotic combined with chilling violence that made The Informationist such a success, The Innocent confirms Taylor Stevens’ reputation as a thriller writer of the first rank.

©2011 Taylor Stevens (P)2011 Random House

Really Good!! worth waiting for

I loved the first book, 'The Informationist' where we were introduced to the main character
Vanessa Michael Monroe. A female version of James Bond, Houdini and Lara Croft ... all rolled into one woman with true grit!!! She kicks butt all through the book, shows some of her softer side too. Gets the bad guys and saves the daughter of her best friend. All in all a very satisfying second read from Taylor Stevens.

Stevens Does not Disappoint

What did you love best about The Innocent: A Vanessa Michael Munroe Novel, Book 2?

Just like her first book, the Innocent, the character development of the main character is deep and the story suspenseful.

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

The story draws you in slowly and then totally hooks you. Some predictable turns and some not so predictable.

Have you listened to any of Hillary Huber’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Huber does a nice job of varying voices and interpreting the story.

Any additional comments?

I'm waiting for another Michael Vanessa mystery... had wanted to start one as soon as I had finished this one.

Good follow up novel.

If you could sum up The Innocent: A Vanessa Michael Munroe Novel, Book 2 in three words, what would they be?

Interesting and engaging. A good follow up to the first novel.

What about Hillary Huber’s performance did you like?

Narrator accurately portrayed the personalities in the book and stayed true to the thoughtful, engaging story line.

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

A soulful woman handles a cruel job.

Great Read

This is a really good second entry to this series. I highly recommend if you are in to mysteries/thrillers.

Really solid, plot line, very strong in development and character creation

Second in the series, maintains the silent recipe of plot development, tension, intrigue. Good character, delineation, good interplay between characters. A solid read.

Really Enjoyed A Wild Ride

I can't tell whether it is the fantastic performance by Hillary Huber (I would listen to her read the phone book) or the writing of Taylor Stevens. The story is delicate and the violence often and bloody. I do not like the subject matter (cult abuse of children) or the gratuitous violence and yet the book was hugely entertaining. The central character is compelling, if somewhat of a superwoman. I will read her next book as long as Hillary Huber narrates it.

Fast paced, good narration

Would you listen to The Innocent: A Vanessa Michael Munroe Novel, Book 2 again? Why?

I probably would listen to this book again although I generally do not listen to books more than once.

What did you like best about this story?

The main character and her complexities of character.

What about Hillary Huber’s performance did you like?

Great calming, smooth voice for such a sometimes violent , volatile story.

satisfying

narrator was amazing, she brought life to the characters. story was good, only issue is the author tends to repeat over and over Michael's abilities and skills as if we have forgotten. it would be like if Liam neesons character in taken repeated his particular set of skills line to every new character. having said that it is still very satisfying. Michael is a mysterious and enjoyable hero, I picture Charlize Theron. the pain she lives with and shells out is breathtaking.

Mesmerizing Story Great Narration

I found both "The Informationist" and "The Innocent" kept me listening and not wanting to stop. Vanessa Michael Monroe is original, unlike any other lead character. Hillary Huber does an excellent job as narrator.

struggled to finish

The narrator was wonderful and made the book more than it was. Character development needed. Monroe is interesting, but unlikeable and distant despite good works. she does.