Exile, Richard North Patterson
Exile, Richard North Patterson
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Exile
A Thriller

Author: Richard North Patterson

Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris

Abridged: 20 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/09/2007

Synopsis

From one of America's most compelling novelists comes the mesmerizing story of a lawyer who must defend the woman he loves against a charge of conspiring to assassinate the prime minister of Israel

David Wolfe's life is approaching an exhilarating peak: he's a successful San Francisco lawyer, he's about to get married, and he's being primed for a run for Congress. But when the phone rings and he hears the voice of Hana Arif—the Palestinian woman with whom he had a secret affair in law school—he begins a completely unexpected journey. The next day, the prime minister of Israel is assassinated by a suicide bomber while visiting San Francisco; soon, Hana herself is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder. Now David faces an agonizing choice: Will he, a Jew, represent Hana—who may well be guilty—or will he turn away the one woman he can never forget?

The most challenging case of David's career requires that he delve deep into the lives of Hana Arif and her militant Palestinian husband, both of whom have always lived in exile. Ultimately, David's quest takes him to Israel and the West Bank, where, in a series of harrowing encounters, he learns that appearances are not at all what they seem.

Culminating in a tense and startling trial with international ramifications, Exile is that rare novel that both entertains and enlightens. At once an intricate tale of betrayal and deception, a moving love story, and a fascinating journey into the lethal politics of the Middle East, this is Richard North Patterson at his most brilliant and engrossing.

About Richard North Patterson

Richard North Patterson is the author of In The Name Of Honor, Eclipse, The Spire, Exile, The Race, Degree Of Guilt, Eyes Of A Child, Silent Witness, and many other bestselling and critically acclaimed novels. Formerly a trial lawyer, he was the SEC liaison to the Watergate special prosecutor, the assistant attorney general for the state of Ohio, and has served on the boards of several Washington advocacy groups. In 1993, he retired from his law practice to devote himself to writing. His first novel, The Lasko Tangent, was the winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel in 1980. He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and is a recipient of their President's Award for Distinguished Alumni. He lives in Martha's Vineyard, San Francisco, and Cabo San Lucas with his wife, Dr. Nancy Clair. "Richard North Patterson is a terrific novelist."-The Washington Post

About Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris, winner of AudioFile Magazine’s 2010 Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense, has recorded more than 100 audiobooks for publishers in the United States and Great Britain.  His critically-acclaimed work has garnered four Golden Earphone awards and two Best Voices of the Year Awards from AudioFile Magazine and five Audies from the Audio Publishers of America.  His performances include reading novels by Richard North Patterson, Tom Clancy, John Grisham, and Joseph Finder. Boutsikaris has appeared in numerous Broadway, television, and film roles. He played Mozart on Broadway in Amadeus, and has appeared on television shows including Shameless, The Good Wife, House M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, ER and Law & Order.  He has won two Obie Awards—one for Outstanding Performance in Nest of the Wood Grouse and one for Outstanding Performance in Sight Unseen. His films include The Bourne Legacy, W., The Education of Charlie Banks, *batteries not included, Dream Team, Boys on the Side, and Crocodile Dundee 2.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Dr. J on 2007-06-30 16:43:22

great book with an accurate history review class tucked-in. Fantastic narrator.

AudiobooksNow review by Rholetta on 2007-11-13 19:56:34

I found 'Exile' to be very long and boring. You might like it if you have a keen interest in Jewish-Pakistani relations and know the history behind the story. It was difficult to follow and the ending was unsatisfying. The author seems more interested in telling about the cultural differences rather than weaving a compelling mystery. I did not feel any emotion, other than indifference, for the characters and what happens to them. If you are wanting a suspenseful mystery, this is not it.

AudiobooksNow review by Susan on 2008-09-15 17:05:29

tightly crafted and well researched. emotionally charged topic that is artfully presented.as an avid reader of everything including cereal boxes and as a former high school english teacher, this is a must read that takes you on an openmouthed trip and leaves you begging for more...or at least a sequel. loved it!!

Goodreads review by Kay on March 31, 2011

I dreaded this book because 1. I am not a fan of the author after reading 13 of his books- he's too liberal for moderate viewpoint and he's too wordy 2. It was 728 pages in an oversized paperback BUT 1. It was the last fictional book I brought on my 3+ month trip to Florida 2. I had paid $9.99 for i......more

Goodreads review by Stacey on August 06, 2008

So far it's quite captivating. I thought that since it was so long that I would tire of it, but I haven't. I do think it's very LONG on sympathy for the Palestinians, however my mother pointed out that the title is in fact "Exile" as in the Palestinian exile. I have 150 or so more pages to go but so......more

Goodreads review by S on May 31, 2014

Dear Reader, Having devoted so much time to reading Patterson’s book “Exile”, please take the time to read the information below which will help you formulate an independent decision about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I enjoyed this book, but had numerous problems with the author’s choice of i......more

Goodreads review by Ruby on November 13, 2024

4.5 stars rounded up. I deeply appreciated that an author as well known and widely read as Richard North Patterson (Author) undertook a plot involving the situation between Palestinians and Israelis and described each side and the dilemmas anyone faces in trying to sort it out. Although it was writte......more

Goodreads review by Penny on August 26, 2011

Richard North Patterson (NOT to be confused with James Patterson!) is an author who must spend months if not years researching hi books. He is alway thought provoking while being very readable and I think I have read all of his books except for the one where he deals with the notion of capital punis......more

Quotes

“Brilliant…Patterson has caught lightning in a bottle…Put this one at the top of your hot list.” —Stephen King on Protect and Defend

“[A] spellbinding novel…Patterson's extensive research, plot skills, and ability to create engaging, authentic dialogue set his writing apart…believable and eloquent.” —Associated Press on Balance of Power

“[A] complex tale of personal, political, and criminal betrayals...Dark Lady not only keeps you in suspense; it gives you plenty of social and moral questions to ponder.” —The Wall Street Journal on Dark Lady

Awards

  • Audie Award Finalist
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