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  • Play Dead

  • By: Harlan Coben
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (3,290 ratings)

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Play Dead

By: Harlan Coben
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Publisher's summary

Theirs was a marriage made in tabloid heaven, but no sooner had supermodel Laura Ayars and Celtics star David Baskin said “I do” than tragedy struck. While honeymooning on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, David went out for a swim - and never returned.

Now widowed and grieving, Laura has a thousand questions and no answers. Her search for the truth will draw her into a web of lies and deception that stretches back 30 years - while on the court at the Boston Garden, a rookie phenom makes his spectacular debut....

©2010 Harlan Coben (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Excellent story

It’s hard to believe that Mr. Colburn wrote this in his 20s. It’s such an excellent story. However orphan X
is got to be the all-time best. And I love the narrater by Scott brick

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Excell my

Not a dull moment! One of Cobens best novels.. Kept me guessing about who the murderer was. Very well written. Loved it!!

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So many twists and turns

I'm thinking this may be my favorite Harlan Coben. The twists and turns keep coming. Kept me guessing till the end. A very satisfying ending.

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i liked it!!

there are many great coben books, i have enjoyed most, regreted none. get comfortable with his best sellers, then try Play Dead. I enjoyed the story..some times long winded. lots of twists.

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Spellbounding!

Many twists and turns not knowing what or who until the very end. Couldn't put it down.

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Wow

That was insane long. All that to end up with the ending I figured. Just crazy

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Not bad, Not fantastic.

I appreciated the disclosure at the beginning of the book. I still found the story to be interesting with well developed characters and a good story line. I was able to guess a few things. I was wrong about a few things and was happy with the ending. At times it drags on a bit and at times it seems to repeat itself a bit. Overall though I enjoyed it. Without the disclosure at the beginning I probably wouldn't have given it a 5 star. It's a solid 4 star book for sure. The honesty about it being his first book and to move on to others of his if this was your first read by him I appreciated. I personally found it unnecessary. I would've read more by him regardless. I'm not a super harsh critic though. I recommend it to those who aren't going to over analyze it like a super important piece of history. It's simply a good listen.

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edge of your seat

I loved this book. I listened and could not shut it off. A real page turner if I was reading a book. I feel this is one of his best books.

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great story

I love all coben books they always have a good twist. had great characters and descriptions.

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Wow!

I'm a huge HC fan, and I've read all of his books that do NOT include the Myron character. I wish he would stop writing about Myron, but maybe I should give at least 1 Myron book a chance. Anyways, this book had me hanging at the edge of my seat. Very engaging with plenty of twists. Its my 2nd favorite of all books he's written, and the narrator has a brilliant ability to change characters. A must-listen!

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