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No Rest for the Dead

By: David Baldacci - introduction, Laurie H. Armstrong, Sandra Brown, Jeffery Deaver, Robert Dugoni, Brian Gruley, J. A. Jance
Narrated by: James Colby, Richard Ferrone, Carol Monda
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Summary

More than 20 New York Times best-selling authors team up to create a first-rate serial novel - a collaboration that combines the skills of America's greatest storytellers to produce a gripping, spellbinding mystery.

"The lineup of writers who have contributed to this mystery is akin to the Murderers' Row of the 1927 New York Yankees. There is not a weak spot in the bunch."
—David Baldacci, from the Introduction

Alexander McCall Smith. Sandra Brown. Faye Kellerman. J.A. Jance. Jeffery Deaver. Kathy Reichs. Lisa Scottoline. Jeff Lindsay. These are only a handful of the names that make up the all-star lineup of authors behind No Rest for the Dead, a tale of vengeance, greed, and love that flows seamlessly, in the words of David Baldacci, "as it passes from one creator's mind to the next."

When Christopher Thomas, a ruthless curator at San Francisco's McFall Art Museum, is murdered and his decaying body is found in an iron maiden in a Berlin museum, his wife, Rosemary, is the primary suspect, and she is tried, convicted and executed. Ten years later, Jon Nunn, the detective who cracked the case, is convinced that the wrong person was put to death. In the years since the case was closed, he's discovered a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding the Thomases that could implicate any number of people in the crime. With the help of the dead woman's friend, he plans to gather everyone who was there the night Christopher died and finally uncover the truth, suspect by suspect. Solving this case may be Nunn's last chance for redemption… but the shadowy forces behind Christopher's death will stop at nothing to silence the past forever.

In this innovative storytelling approach, each of 25 best-selling writers brings their distinctive voice to a chapter of the narrative, building the tension to a shocking, explosive finale.

With contributions from David Baldacci (Introduction), Jeff Lindsay, Alexander McCall Smith, Jonathan Santlofer, Sandra Brown, Faye Kellerman, Kathy Reichs, Benjamin Kelly, John Lescroart, T. Jefferson Parker, Gayle Lynds, Matthew Pearl, J. A. Jance, Michael Palmer, Marcia Talley, P. D. James, Diana Gabaldon, Philip Margolin, Tess Gerritsen, Katherine Neville, Lisa Scottoline, R. L. Stine, Jeffery Deaver, Laurie H. Armstrong, Brian Gruley, Robert Dugoni.

©2011 Sandra Brown, David Baldacci, R.L. Stine, Lisa Scottoline, Jeffery Deaver, David Baldacci (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Twenty-six fantastic writers + one good cause = irresistible mystery nirvana." (Lee Child)
"Brilliant…. If you like your mysteries smart, with a great twist, then you must read this book.” (Linda Fairstein)
"Wow, what a line up! You can't go wrong here." (Michael Connelly)

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Well worth a listen

I liked the use of multiple authors and readers. The story has a good pace and you do care about the "victim". A very good crime drama.

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Don't download it

What would have made No Rest for the Dead better?

A refund of my credit

What will your next listen be?

Either the new Lee Child book or a Clive Cussler one.

How could the performance have been better?

It's just my opinion but I like the same voice telling the story from start to finish and this one confused me when women were reading parts previously read by men and then men as women.

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No, it was boring. I was confused, bored and disappointed especially as the writers have done other works that I LOVE but not this one.

Any additional comments?

Don't wast a credit on this book, sorry.

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Baldacci with a difference

Excellent story very different from his normal intrigue. Love all Baldacci stories very cleverly written.

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Brilliant book

I was skeptical at first. I havenever read a book by multiple authors. However, I was really pleased I did. pick your favourite authour and then multiply that authour. You have the input from a number of bestselling authours. it really is a winner. So snuggle up and enjoy

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Couldn’t stop listening

What a great listen. The different writers merged seamlessly. Worth a second listen. Will look for more like this

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Brilliant idea!

Wow talk about unputdownable, if that’s even a word!!! Listened to the whole book in two days, what a fantastic idea getting 26 authors to give life to the characters, found myself in fits of rage and sadness by turns!! Loved it thanks.

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No Rest for the Dead

Amazing. Great story telling and faultlessly free-flowing between the different authors. This has given me the incentive to read work by each of the authors.

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My first purchase of a multi-author book.

What did you like most about No Rest for the Dead?

The way the story flowed, seamlessly, from author to author.

What was one of the most memorable moments of No Rest for the Dead?

It was all good

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?

The detective

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Wasn't sure when I purchased but was surprised

Would you listen to No Rest for the Dead again? Why?

Yes after the second chapter I got used to the different writing styles and narrators

What other book might you compare No Rest for the Dead to, and why?

Although David Baldaci did the intro it was lnothing like his style more in the vain of a modern day Agatha Christie

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The twist towRds the end

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

Na

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An interesting concept with brilliant results

A collection of authors were pulled together and they wrote a book. Each chapter is by a different author but the story flows easily. The story switches between past and present as a disgraced policeman tries to undercover the real truth of what he willingly saw. Was she guilty or wasn't she?? A clever way to produce a book and very easy to listen to.

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