The October List

By: Jeffery Deaver

Narrated by: January LaVoy

One of Kirkus Review's "Best Books of 2013"

The shocking end is only the beginning . . .

#1 bestselling author Jeffery Deaver has created the most riveting and original novel of the year-a race-against-the-clock mystery, told in reverse.

The October List

Gabriela waits desperately for news of her abducted daughter.
At last, the door opens.
But it's not the negotiators. It's not the FBI.
It's the kidnapper.
And he has a gun.

How did it come to this?

Two days ago, Gabriela's life was normal. Then, out of the blue, she gets word that her six-year-old daughter has been taken. She's given an ultimatum: pay half a million dollars and find a mysterious document known as the "October List" within 30 hours, or she'll never see her child again.

A mind-bending novel with twists and turns that unfold from its dramatic climax back to its surprising beginning, The October List is Jeffery Deaver at his masterful, inventive best.

Brilliant

Where does The October List rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have over 3000 audio books in my library and this ranks way up there.

What did you like best about this story?

You had to let go of your linear thinking mind.

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

I don't read.

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

Don't know

Any additional comments?

Don't read this book if you are a linear thinker and don't want your buttons pushed.

This book is a great intriguing challenge

This book challenges your ability to stay focus. Once you accomplish that you are able to enjoy this well written story. Thank you Mr. Deaver . You did not disappoint me.

This man is brilliant!

Would you consider the audio edition of The October List to be better than the print version?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I have to admit, when I first started this book I turned it off because I was lost! I returned to it a day later and listened through the whole thing and absolutely loved it! Jeffrey Deaver is a master in his writing! I have over 500 titles in my library and have never commented on a single one of them. I had to comment on this book because it is his best book since The Bone Collector!

Lost potential

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

Was not a fan of how the story was in reverse order

What could Jeffery Deaver have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Maybe this style of writing and story works for others. I did not enjoy this style of writing.

What three words best describe January LaVoy’s performance?

Good narration. Narrator was reason I tried my first Deaver book.

Did The October List inspire you to do anything?

Yes, think twice to purchasing this author.

Any additional comments?

Great story line. Just did not work for me...

One you will listen to again

What made the experience of listening to The October List the most enjoyable?

The story is told in reverse, so once you listen to it the first time you have to listen again with the knowledge you've gained. The narrator did an excellent job with character voices. Best I've heard.

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

Hard to follow because it is in reverse. But a second listen really makes the story more interesting than before.

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

Reality and entertainment.

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

Things aren't always what they seem.