Fall from Grace

A Novel

By: Richard North Patterson

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

The mysterious, violent death of a prominent New England patriarch exposes a nest of dark family secrets in New York Times bestselling author Richard North Patterson’s twentieth compelling novel.

From #1 bestselling author Richard North Patterson comes a spellbinding psychological puzzle filled with unexpected legal twists, potentially criminal turns, and one family’s shocking fall from grace.

After ten years away from home, Adam Blaine returns to Martha’s Vineyard to attend the funeral of his estranged father, Ben, a famous and charismatic writer who was fond of sailboats, good wine—and women other than his wife. When Adam learns that Ben disinherited his family in favor of his mistress, he begins to wonder if his father’s death—caused by an inexplicable fall from a cliff—might have been suicide or murder. Using his training as a CIA operative, Adam unearths some shattering revelations about the mistress’s past. But even more disturbing are the family secrets that can’t stay buried any longer—secrets that make Adam question everything he thought he knew about every player in this fateful game. Even himself...

It was okay

RNP is an author I like because his plots are complicated and interesting. This one didn't have anyone you could really be proud of or cheer for. It was a somewhat predictible storyline. But interesting. It was complicated and I wish I could listen to it again but...no, I can't. When families are this messed up...I can't go back to the story again. Everything doesn't have to be feel good but this was depressing.

Great pacing, intimate scenes

Richard north Patterson excelled at creating a narrative told in a series of intimate conversations containing many levels of relations. Seeing how Adam, the main character, communicates with his estranged family, friends and lovers from his past, as well as how he handles a chess match with his father from beyond the grave is a treat.

Just okay

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The plot seems contrived. I was looking for a riveting suspense novel and I did not find one here.

Not His Best- But Still Worthwhile

I love Richard North Patterson so I always read or listen to his books. This was a fast moving story, the narration was good and there was some interesting psychology going on. It was not great- but certainly not a waste of time. I am glad I listened to this rather than read it though, since it wasnt really that original.

Could not put this book down!

What did you love best about Fall from Grace?

This book grabbed me and I could not put it down. I am a slow reader and usually only listen to my audio books on my drives. I listened to this while doing things around the house, on my walks and I finished it in a few days.

What other book might you compare Fall from Grace to and why?

I read Clive Cussler and Steve Martini. I like the way these authors also develop their characters, relationships, action, suspense, law and politics.

What does Dennis Boutsikaris bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He had a good voice for Adam and did well on the others.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I like the talks Adam had revealing himself over the course of the book.

Any additional comments?

Great book and could not wait to read book 2!