Don't Go

By: Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by: Jeremy Davidson

Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of Come Home comes a riveting thriller about one man's search for his wife's killer.

When Dr. Mike Scanlon is called to serve as an army doctor in Afghanistan, he’s acutely aware of the dangers he’ll face and the hardships it will bring his wife, Chloe, and their newborn baby. And deep inside, he doesn’t think of himself as a hero, but a healer.

However, in an ironic turn of events, as Mike operates on a wounded soldier in a war-torn country, Chloe dies at home in the suburbs, in an apparently freak household accident. Devastated, he returns home to bury her, only to discover that the life he left behind has fallen apart. He’s a stranger to his baby girl, and his medical practice has downsized in his absence. Worse, he learns a shocking secret that sends him into a downward spiral.

Grief-stricken, Mike makes decisions upon returning to Afghanistan which will change his life forever. It’s not until he comes home for good that he grasps the gravity of his actions, and realizes he must fight the most important battle of his life, to reclaim his life and his daughter. Along the way, he discovers that everything is not as it seems, and he learns ugly truths about those he loves the most, as well as the true meaning of heroism.

©2013 Smart Blonde, LLC (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

Nice Story

This wasn't really what I expected, but it was a nice story. Not great, not bad. I didn't like the accents that the narrator gave the sisters - none of the French people I know speak anything like that, but otherwise, the narrator was fine. The ending was a bit rushed and a bit too "happy ever after", but it didn't ruin the overall story for me.

Wars abroad and at home

So many struggles faced by a returning vet who learns what it means to be a hero for his daughter.

Twist and turns

I thought this book was going to be predictable, boy was I wrong!! Such a good story!

Liked it but

I really liked the story line but the narration was horrible. You had blond haired American ladies with foreign accents. There was no voice that sounded like a woman and most of the characters are female. I was engrossed in the story line, otherwise I would have returned the book due to the poor narration. I will watch for that narrator in future books to stay away from.

Great read

Definite paper Turner. many many twists and turns. exciting goes in many different directions. great read

Not Scottoline's best

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Seemed way too far fetched in terms of the way people really would behave in real life - so it wasn't relatable.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have changed how dumb the Dad was to make some of the decisions he did make

Was Don't Go worth the listening time?

Not really

Second time listening

I love this story. It has been several months since I listened to this book but enjoyed it like the first time.

Scottoline - Best Ever

What did you love best about Don't Go?

Don't Go was not the story I expected. Scottoline kept me on the edge of my seat through most of the story. Usually it takes me several days to a wk to listen to a mystery; but this novel I could not put down.
A father's love for his wife and his daughter, then disappointment - I felt like crying many times during the story.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot seemed to change many times, you don't know what Isaac will have to endure next.

Have you listened to any of Jeremy Davidson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

don't remember readers

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

Family Love

moving book

complex plot and characters presented in a moving story. Beautifully written. A real page turner.

An Enjoyable Listen

I thought the book started very strong. It does get a little long in the middle with one too many characters and plot twists introduced. The ending was not shocking but was decent. It was a solid audiobook. I did prefer "Keep Quiet", and I will definitely keep exploring Scottoline offerings.