Wild Animal

A Novel

By: Joël Dicker

Narrated by: George Weightman

"Wild Animal ticks with the precision of a well-crafted wristwatch."—Wall Street Journal

From the devious mind of New York Times bestselling author Joël Dicker —master of the plot twist—comes this gripping domestic thriller that transforms into an ambitious heist mystery involving a famed Geneva jewelry boutique.

On July 2, 2022, two criminals set out to rob a jewelry shop in Geneva. But even with a foolproof plan, their “perfect” heist will prove far from uneventful. . . .

Twenty days earlier, on a luxurious estate along the shores of Lake Geneva, Sophie Braun prepares to celebrate her fortieth birthday. Her life seems perfect: she has a fairytale marriage, two perfect children, and lives in a stylish modern mansion surrounded by lush forest. But her idyllic world is about to crumble. Her husband is becoming embroiled in petty schemes. Her neighbor, a policeman with a spotless reputation, is obsessed with her and spies on the most intimate moments of her life. Then, on her birthday, she receives a gift from a mysterious prowler that endangers her life.

It will take many journeys into the past, far from Geneva, to unravel the origins of this diabolical plot from which no one will emerge unscathed, including readers. Told at a breathtaking pace, filled with nerve-jangling suspense, Wild Animal demonstrates once again why Joël Dicker—since the publication of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Case—reigns supreme as one of the most beloved contemporary mystery writers in the world today.

Translated from the French by Robert Bononno

That was ok

Well, the twist (even, double twist) near the end was good, but the rest of the story was a little bit boring for me. Only the last 4 chapters were such thrilling and interesting, so you can’t stop reading.

Intriguing plots and characters

Excellent. Best I’ve read in a while. Been a while since I did not want a book to end.

entertaining cops & robbers story

First time I listened to or read Joel Dicker and an enjoyable listen. A rather complicated back tracking piece of everchanging angles perception. Full of flawed multifaceted characters.

Enjoyed This

Great plot, pacing & puzzle! What is going to happen?! I really enjoyed this story and characters. It had a great buildup and ending.

Enthralling

This book and Room 622 are fantastic mystery love stories. There are always twists and turns. My heart hurt for different characters at different times in this story, as the author made each sympathetic and relatable. There were a couple of great swimmers at the end! Well done-- A+