The Sequel, Jeffery Deaver
The Sequel, Jeffery Deaver
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The Sequel

Author: Jeffery Deaver

Narrator: Robert Fass

Unabridged: 1 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/06/2016


Synopsis

When a lawyer discovers the possible existence of a lost, secret second novel from America's favorite writer, all hell breaks loose.

For years, Frederick Lowell has quietly managed the estate of the revered novelist Edward Goodwin. Though the author of only one novel, that book has gone on to sell hundreds of millions of copies, keeping Lowell comfortable, as well as Goodwin's ne'er-do-well and feckless children. Then word comes that a sequel to the novel may in fact exist, and Lowell becomes a detective, navigating a series of startling twists that take him from a Hamptons retreat to a state penitentiary, from a Westchester homestead to a decaying Southern hotel. "The Sequel" is Jeffrey Deaver at his finest, diabolically plotted and filled with rich characterizations.

"The Sequel" by Jeffrey Deaver is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the Strand Magazine archives. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and listen to them all!

About Jeffery Deaver

Chicago born author, Jeffery Deaver, has been richly rewarded for his successful career as a an American mystery/crime writer, including being a three-time Ellery Queen Reader's Award winner, and several different newspaper best of lists around the world.

Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic detective is the main character in his most popular series of novels, such as The Broken Window. His time spent practicing law before he embarked on his writing career definitely gave him greater insight into the cases about which he writes.

He was writing about criminal hackers in his 2001 book, The Blue Nowhere. He also established a computer crime unit within the pages of the book. Several of his novels have been adapted for tv and movies. The most popular among them would be The Bone Collector, starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie.

Deaver was chosen to write an official James Bond novel, Carter Blanche, published on May 25, 2011, making him the second American author to participate in the series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lata on February 16, 2022

The Lawyer who manages the estate of the 'one-book-wonder' novelist Ed Goodwin, sets out in search of the elusive sequel to his popular book. The mystery of whether the book even exists or not, and where to find it unfolds with multiple twists. This seems to be inspired by the much publicized discove......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on April 08, 2019

"Great Mystery" This short thriller is about a secret second novel perhaps existing which was written by America's most famous author years ago by Edward Goodwin. Frederick Lowell, estate manager, is on a trek to find it. I'm a big fan of Deaver's stories. They thrill me and often shock and surprise......more

Goodreads review by Max on May 08, 2020

The first half of this novella is fantastic. Deaver's snappy effective prose manages to carry the story, and his sketches of the small bundle of characters and the story's various settings help us get acquainted with the stakes at hand and the complete set of suspects. Then the second half of the no......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer Szymczak on February 14, 2018

A more lighthearted story More lighthearted and family friendly than his other works, but still a very good read. The story still contains the elements and pacing you expect from deaver......more