The Horsewoman

By: James Patterson, Mike Lupica

Narrated by: Chloe Cannon

Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

This "hugely entertaining, riveting page-turner" (Louise Penny) follows the complicated relationship between mother and daughter as they face off in the Olympics—and into a ride they can barely control.

Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to never, ever, go up against one another.

Until the tense, harrowing competitions leading to the Paris Olympics.

Mother and daughter share a dream: to be the best horsewoman in the world.

Coronado is Maggie’s horse. An absolutely top-tier Belgian warmblood. Sky is Becky’s horse. A small, speedy Dutch warmblood.

Only James Patterson could bring you such breakneck speed, hair-raising thrills and spills.

Only hall of fame sportswriter Mike Lupica could make it all so real.

©2022 James Patterson and Mike Lupica (P)2022 Little, Brown & Company

Critic reviews

“Patterson and Lupica manage to get deep into the world of high-level show jumping and also, incredibly for two men, deep into the lives of three generations of strong women. I don’t know what’s more compelling - the white-knuckle descriptions of the horse shows in the lead-up to the Olympics or the tense, complex relationships among the three women. We grow to care deeply about these horsewomen. This is a hugely entertaining, riveting, page-turner of a book. A thrilling and thoughtful read.” (Louise Penny, number one New York Times best-selling author of the Chief Inspector Gamache series)

“The Horsewoman is more than a thriller - it’s an eye-opening ride through the high-stakes world of equestrian show-jumping. Patterson and Lupica make a great team, writing at a full gallop and with faultless timing of the lives of three fearless women connected by blood, competition, and a passion for fast horses.” (Carl Hiaasen, best-selling author of Squeeze Me)

Bravo!

Loved this story, the authenticity, no sad parts about animals. Spot on and incredibly enjoyable. From one Horsewoman to this one… well done!

Excellent book!

I have always loved James Patterson and now to add in horses to the storyline was awesome! I really enjoyed the behind the scenes of the horse jumping world and how you could feel each character.

Mary

Such a good story. I would recommend it wholeheartedly to folks in or out of the horse world!

Loved this book!

I don’t do much fiction but I was drawn to this book and I got it on audible because I’m always on the go not have time to sit down and read. But I cleaned my house a lot while listening to it walking my dogs a lot while listening to it and driving a lot while listening to it got through in four days loved it!

Very James Patterony!

I stopped Listening to or reading James Patterson books years ago. They all had the same tone and he seemed to elongate a story so a second book could be published. As I am a horsewoman, I thought I’d give it a go. I’m disappointed. The characters were superficial; especially the mom. I appreciated the aspect of the horse competitions, but the authors didn’t capture the tenacity and drive needed to compete at this level. It’s an “ok” read.

heartwarming

the struggle and then the fight to overcome. these ladies go through some pain and anguish. but in the end great things happen. it just makes you want to keep going no matter what!

Good book rrrrrrrrrrrtttttttttr

I like it but it is funny

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Patterson does it again

Realistic depiction of the horse show world and the political struggle of DReamers, both dreaming of a successful Olympic bid and US citizenship wrapped up in a good story.

Total immersion into show jumping world

Even though fiction, the story line and characters were well developed and believable. The competition was intense and suspenseful. At times, I felt as if I were on the horse with the rider. Experience the thrills and disappointments of show jumping from your armchair. Readers were great. No trouble knowing which of the many players were speaking at any given time.

Easy listening

I found it was very repetitive and predictable. Enjoyable but not very exciting. Good listen for the beach