The Nightmare Thief: A Novel

by Meg Gardiner Narrated by Susan Ericksen

Overview

Autumn Reiniger expects something special for her twenty-first birthday. Daddy's already bought her the sports car, the apartment, and admission to the private college where she parties away her weekends. Now she wants excitement, and she's going to get it.

Her father signs up Autumn and five friends for an “ultimate urban reality” game: a simulated drug deal, manhunt, and jailbreak. It's a high-priced version of cops and robbers, played with fake guns and fast cars on the streets of San Francisco. Edge Adventures alerts the SFPD ahead of time that a “crime simulation” is underway, so the authorities can ignore the squealing tires and desperate cries for help.

Which is convenient for the gang of real kidnappers zeroing in on their target and a mammoth payday. Because Daddy doesn't know that someone has spotted his hedge fund's bulging profits, and the path to those riches runs right through Daddy's Little Girl.

Working on a case nearby is forensic psychiatrist Jo Beckett and her partner, Gabe Quintana. When the pair encounters a suspicious group of men carting six sullen college kids to the woods for a supposed wilderness adventure, alarm bells ring. Jo takes a closer look and winds up with an invite to Autumn Reiniger's twenty-first birthday party-a party she may never leave.

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2011 - AudioFile

When a spoiled rich girl and her friends find their urban reality game has turned into a high-stakes kidnapping, psychiatrist Jo Beckett and her hunky love interest, Gabe Quintana, find themselves in the middle of it. The duo must help the city slickers survive in the California wilderness while they all try to escape from the deadliest adventure of their lives. Susan Ericksen's talent shines in this latest Jo Beckett offering. Ericksen is unsurpassed in her ability to become a character, and she convincingly provides distinctive and perfectly selected voices for the various characters. From whiny college kids to international financiers, psychopaths, and a pistol-packin' mama, Ericksen delivers an engaging performance. An audio winner. A.C.P. 2012 Audies Winner © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

JULY 2011 - AudioFile

When a spoiled rich girl and her friends find their urban reality game has turned into a high-stakes kidnapping, psychiatrist Jo Beckett and her hunky love interest, Gabe Quintana, find themselves in the middle of it. The duo must help the city slickers survive in the California wilderness while they all try to escape from the deadliest adventure of their lives. Susan Ericksen's talent shines in this latest Jo Beckett offering. Ericksen is unsurpassed in her ability to become a character, and she convincingly provides distinctive and perfectly selected voices for the various characters. From whiny college kids to international financiers, psychopaths, and a pistol-packin' mama, Ericksen delivers an engaging performance. An audio winner. A.C.P. 2012 Audies Winner © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171354763
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	07/21/2011
Series:	Jo Beckett Series , #4
Edition description:	Unabridged

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