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A Breath After Drowning

By: Alice Blanchard
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
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Publisher's summary

Child psychiatrist Kate Wolfe's world comes crashing down when one of her young patients commits suicide, so when a troubled girl is left at the hospital ward, she doubts her ability to help. But the girl knows things about Kate's past, things she shouldn't know, forcing Kate to face the murky evidence surrounding her own sister's murder 16 years before, bringing Kate face to face with her deepest fear.

©2018 Alice Blanchard (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

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Started out as a gripping story

Although it started out as a book right up my alley, I ended up losing interest after a while. I slogged through it listening mostly passively and it wasn’t terrible but I wouldn’t listen again.

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It was fine

The story was fine. It felt a little long and drawn out. There isn't much excitement but it drew me in enough that I had to stay until the end to see if I was right. I was right. Therefore, I wish there was a better twist. I'd read from the author again though.

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A really great mystery

First the narrator is amazing! Second the story catches you right away! Really good thriller! For a free read I was really impressed and surprised! Will look for more by this author! Recommend listening!

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Drawn in from day 1 all the way through the book.

I couldn’t stop thinking of the book whenever I’d have to put it down to tend to my kids. It had my attention through the whole 3 months that it took me to read(4 little kids makes it hard to have quiet time to myself;)) but damn, the suspense. The love between the main character and her fiancé, the steamy scenes were just enough to get your heart racing, then the killing scenes made you mr heart race in a dreadful, way. It was an amazing book with a great end. I’ve recommended it to all of my crime/suspense, friends. READ IT!!! and remember…sometimes the ones you think are your biggest supporters, are actually the opposite.

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you will never see it coming

this book was absolutely one of my favs. very suspenseful and you would never guess the ending. one of the best plot twist by any means!

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Thrilling

Keeps you on the edge of you seat wanting more. Perfectly weaved web with an unexpected ending.

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Great story!

First. The narrator did an outstanding job! Her ability to change characters was believable and executed well. Great story line. Plot twist to the end. I never would have guessed the outcome. I recommend this book!

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A good "twisty" story!

This has made it in my new top favorite Psychological Thrillers! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book.

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No easy ways out.

When the enemy is not suspected, calculating, and a monster, it’s important to stay alert and to listen to your heart.

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Did not expect that one

There were a lot of hints of expected outcomes, but man, despite me usually catching on I did not catch on this time. Alice Blanchard’s words teamed with Huber’s acting - deliciously sinister and smart.

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