Close Your Eyes

By: Iris Johansen, Roy Johansen

Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers

Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

A music therapist who thrives on helping others, Kendra Michaels cherishes the ordinary life she has achieved after stem cell surgery restored her sight. The skills she perfected during those sightless years - the ability to pick up the most subtle audio, olfactory, and tactile cues in the world around her - coupled with her laser-sharp mind - have made her a uniquely potent observer and problem solver. Kendra’s uncanny way of connecting the dots is as baffling to law enforcement as it is legendary.

When former agent Adam Lynch, known as the Puppetmaster, approaches her about a possible serial murder case, she is determined to steer clear. But he’s a notorious manipulator, skilled at handling criminals and colleagues alike to get the results he wants. And now he holds a trump card: The latest possible victim is Kendra’s ex-lover, an FBI agent who vanished without enough clues to follow - unless Kendra can pick up the trail. And if she can’t, she just might close her eyes again ... forever.

©2012 Johansen Publishing LLLP, and Roy Johansen (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No. I read the next title in this series first and learned absolutely nothing in this book that I did not learn in the one that follows it. The newer book is also a better read just in general.The characters have been better developed and I like the characters; they are the strength of this series. This book is a waste of time.

Would you recommend Close Your Eyes to your friends? Why or why not?

No, unless I was looking to find new friends.

Which scene was your favorite?

There were scenes?

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I hope not.

Edge of your seat

Loved every minute. Lots of twists and turns out of every day ways to look at things. This book makes you wonder how much we miss in life. Fantastic performance.

Exiting and a touch of romance

Loved it can't wait to listen to book two. I had to think hard to figure out the ending.

Run of the mill crime drama

Liked the professionalism brought out in story about the FBI

Disliked the arrogance of the females ( non stop )

Overall - rated only a 3 stars
Book not totally enjoyable.

Seeing Everything

I really enjoyed this story, Kendra is a formerly blind persin who regains her sight at age 20, due to those years of blindness her other senses are VERY VERY acute. She notices rhe most minute details bc she uses ALL of her senses not just her eyes. It is probably strerching it a bit how acute her senses are but not so outside the realm of possibilities to make it absurd. Because it COULD be real it makes a great story. Her character is rigid at times, prickly, she offends others easily due to being so intelligent and having others not believe her.
Her partner is just as unique in different ways and therefore was a loner who did not play well with others until he met and manipulated Kendra into helping him. The partnetship/adversarial relationship they have is what makes them so good together.
i definitely recommend this book and look forward to the 2nd.

Close your Eyes

A suspenseful book with a little romance. Good story well written. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Awesome!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Great story line, loved the characters, couldn't wait to see what was next! Narrator was really great!

What other book might you compare Close Your Eyes to and why?

Guilty Wives by James Patterson

Which scene was your favorite?

Not one in particular, liked seeing Lynch becoming vulnerable-involved.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If you could see what I see

Any additional comments?

really liked the narrator. Some are just awful. I like to listen to books multiple times and some are just horrible.

Keeps you guessing!

I was pleasantly surprised that I had to listen to the entire book to learn who the bad guys were! It kept me guessing and hooked!

Good Story

I liked the book and the story but found the main character unlikeable during all but a sliver of the story. I'm a big fan of Iris Johansen's writing, grabbing this one after realizing I had book 2 in paperback. I enjoyed the character's process and methods, unfortunately the personality was a miss for me. Still, good story and the unique skills kept my interest.

Loved it!

Wonderful performance and the story was excellent! Highly recommend you give it a listen! Worth the credit = )