Zero Days

Name: Zero Days
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (20 reviews)
Author: Ruth Ware
ISBN: 9781797154824

Bestseller

Author: Ruth Ware

Narrator: Imogen Church

Unabridged: 14 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Published: 06/20/2023

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Literary Fiction, Psychological

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware proves that she is the “new Agatha Christie” (Air Mail) with this adrenaline-fueled thriller about a woman in a race to clear her name and find her husband’s murderer.

Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, Jack and her husband, Gabe, are the best penetration specialists in the business. But after a routine assignment goes horribly wrong, Jack arrives home to find her husband dead. To add to her despair, the police are closing in on their suspect—her.

Suddenly on the run and quickly running out of options, Jack must decide who she can trust as she circles closer to the real killer in this unputdownable and heart-pounding mystery that combines Mr. and Mrs. Smith with The Fugitive from an author whose “propulsive prose keeps readers on the hook and refuses to let anyone off until all has been revealed” (Shelf Awareness).

About Ruth Ware

English born author, Ruth Ware, grew up in Lewes, Sussex and then studied at Manchester University in North London. She had several jobs before her writing career became her profession. She worked as a waitress, bookseller, and when she lived in Paris, she taught English as a foreign language. After returning to North London, she became a publisher's publicity agent. What better way to become familiar with getting her own work published?

Her debut book In a Dark, Dark Wood immediately made the New York Times bestseller list, and was also bought for a potential film for Reese Witherspoon to produce. Her initial offering was followed by The Woman in Cabin 10, and The Lying Game. They are both best sellers and have also been sold for potential movie production.

Ruth Ware has a fourth book scheduled to be released in mid-2018. It is titled The Death of Mrs. Westaway. As with the previous three, the new novel will be another in the mystery and crime genre. She currently lives in Northern London with her two children and husband, Ian.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on April 19, 2024

I am breathless! This book is a heart-throbbing, action-packed thriller with Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Fugitive vibes! The tempo escalates every second, pumping up the adrenaline and leaving you sweaty. It hooks you from the beginning with an adventurous start, drawing you into a murder mystery and ch......more

Goodreads review by Jayme on June 20, 2023

Ruth Ware has written more HITS than MISSES for me, but this wasn’t a favorite. Known for her Agatha Christie style “locked room” mysteries, my PAST reviews for her books have often used the words, “GOTHIC SUSPENSE”, “ATMOSPHERIC” and “DARK”. And, NONE of those words apply here. This book is a comple......more

Goodreads review by JanB on July 27, 2023

Refreshingly different than the author's typical gothic thrillers! Jacintha (Jack) and her husband, Gabe, are “pen” (penetration) specialists hired by companies to break into businesses and reveal the weaknesses in their security systems. Jack is the one who does the actual breaking in while Gabe ma......more

Goodreads review by Holly on August 06, 2023

The chase is on... This was action-packed, with some heart racing scenes that kept me listening. I found myself cheering Jack on and feeling the adrenaline rush as she got herself into some slippery situations, and OUCH, the wound she endured, literally gave me anxiety. There is a lot of running! Go,......more

Goodreads review by Diana on March 20, 2023

ZERO DAYS was a nail-biting rollercoaster ride, and I loved every minute! Honestly, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this book because techno-stuff is not my thing at all. BUT, I trust Ruth Ware and she did not disappoint! Jack (Jacintha) and her husband Gabe are "pen testers," people hired by compan......more

Quotes

"Imogen Church performs this suspenseful mystery with conviction. Jack and her husband, Gabe, work in the security field; she checks for penetration, and he hacks computer systems. After a long night working on a test gone awry, Jack returns home to find Gabe dead. Church delivers a compelling narrative of anguish, confusion, and mental fatigue with a strained, shaky voice and well-timed pauses. Jack soon discovers she is the lead suspect in the case, and, realizing there is no evidence pointing elsewhere, she runs. Church keeps the listener invested with fast pacing and a distressed tone adding to the tension as Jack becomes even more filled with anxiety. Church enlivens each character. This is a thriller worth listening to."