The House of Secrets

By: Brad Meltzer, Tod Goldberg

Narrated by: Scott Brick, January LaVoy

A secret worth killing for, a woman with no past, and an act of treason that changed America: #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer returns with The House of Secrets.
"When Hazel Nash was six years old, her father taught her: mysteries need to be solved. He should know. Hazel's father is Jack Nash, the host of America's favorite conspiracy TV show, The House of Secrets.
Even as a child, she loved hearing her dad's tall tales, especially the one about a leather book belonging to Benedict Arnold that was hidden in a corpse.
Now, years later, Hazel wakes up in the hospital and remembers nothing, not even her own name. She's told she's been in a car accident that killed her father and injured her brother. But she can't remember any of it, because of her own traumatic brain injury. Then a man from the FBI shows up, asking questions about her dad -- and about his connection to the corpse of a man found with an object stuffed into his chest: a priceless book that belonged to Benedict Arnold.
Back at her house, Hazel finds guns that she doesn't remember owning. On her forehead, she sees scars from fights she can't recall. Most important, the more Hazel digs, the less she likes the person she seems to have been.
Trying to put together the puzzle pieces of her past and present, Hazel Nash needs to figure out who killed this man -- and how the book wound up in his chest. The answer will tell her the truth about her father, what he was really doing for the government -- and who Hazel really is. Mysteries need to be solved. Especially the ones about yourself."

Critic reviews

"Highly satisfying...a conspiracy-laden spy novel that's at its best when it's gleefully cutting the legs out from the genre's tropes."—Publishers Weekly

"Highly entertaining...Meltzer and Goldberg move "The House of Secrets" at a breakneck pace...what never wavers is Meltzer's meticulous historical research, drawing on little known facts to make the past come alive....An intriguing twist pulls together the tight story of THE HOUSE OF SECRETS."—South Florida Sun Sentinel

"Nobody does historical speculation better than Meltzer, to the point where the lines between fiction and fact become utterly blurred. And that helps make THE HOUSE OF SECRETS great fun, pure reading entertainment of the highest order."—Providence Sunday Journal

"A fast-paced and twisty thriller not to be missed."—Library Journal

"Meltzer's many fans should have a good time here, as will all conspiracy-minded readers, even those not familiar with the author's brand."—Booklist

"THE HOUSE OF SECRETS packs a brilliant mystery into a hair-raising conspiracy that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Fast pacing, nonstop suspense, and a climactic final act make this one of the summer's best novels...Sure to leave you questioning everything-including the history books!"
—The Real Book Spy

"A game-changing female protagonist."
—The Big Thrill

PRAISE FOR THE CULPER RING SERIES:

"Clearly a history buff of the highest order, Meltzer knows his stuff, and he's included research from chats with none other than President George H.W. Bush....Beecher's got the mental acumen of Robert Langdon and the gumption of Indiana Jones, but unlike those globe-trotting types, Meltzer's protagonist is thrown into adventures made in the USA and acts as an awesome gateway into the deadlier aspects of American history."—USA Today on The Fifth Assassin

"History and suspense collide in shocking ways - and the intensity never lets up. Beecher carries the weight of the story. He's a great character who will resonate with readers since he's like the fun next-door neighbor or your best friend in college....One of his best books to date...The ending of The Fifth Assassin appears to announce that Beecher White will return, and that cannot come fast enough."—Washington Post on The Fifth Assassin

"A fascinating story that blends historical facts, secret codes, with an engrossing mystery...Meltzer is a master at writing his mysteries as puzzles where the pieces are hints dropped throughout the book..."—Military Press on The Fifth Assassin

The Secrets Remain

Don't know where the book was going till the end, then missed it, I guess.

Not a fan of the dual narrator arrangement either.

Cleaver Story With Surprises

Unusual story line kept my attention. Also love the narrator. At times I thought it was a bit strange but story hung together.

House of secrets

I found this book to be very odd. I listened to it all to hear the end. I wouldn't recommend this book to my friends to read. Generally I like Brad Meltzer books but not this one

So glad to see a past character. Love it.

page Turner for real, but I'm a Meltzer fan. the plot is good, the people reading it is great. a little different hearing a lady read , it's one of my favs next to the cuppler ring series.

WOW!

Brad just keeps getting better and better. The twists and turns are simply brilliant! Scott & January bring this to life with amazing performances.

Well done Brad, well done. Can't wait for the next one!