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Remain

A Supernatural Love Story

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By: Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos, Julia Whelan, Nicholas Sparks
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense

COMING SOON AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN AND STARRING JAKE GYLLENHAAL AND PHOEBE DYNEVOR

When New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend’s summer home, he is hoping to make a fresh start. Recently discharged from an upscale psychiatric facility where he was treated for acute depression, he is still wrestling with the pain of losing his beloved sister. Sylvia’s deathbed revelation—that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family—sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he has about his logical and controlled world.

Tate and Wren find themselves forging an immediate connection, one that neither has ever experienced before. But Tate gradually discovers that below the surface of Wren’s idyllic small-town life, hatred, jealousy, and greed are festering, threatening their fragile relationship just as it begins to blossom. Tate realizes that in order to free Wren from an increasingly desperate fate, he will need to unearth the truth about her past before time runs out . . . a quest that will make him doubt whether we can ever believe the stories we tell about ourselves, and the laws that govern our existence. Love—while transformative—can sometimes be frightening.

A story about the power of transcendent emotion, Remain asks us all: Can love set us free not only from our greatest sorrows, but even from the boundaries of life and death?

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Critic reviews

“Bestseller Sparks (The Notebook) and filmmaker Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense) combine their talents to create a paranormal love story that makes suspension of disbelief easy through thoughtful characterization. . . . The mystery chugs along nicely but the romance is the stronger plot, and the authors deserve credit for making the relationship between the living and the dead moving. Fans of both authors will not be disappointed.”—Publishers Weekly

“The blending of bestselling novelist Sparks’ signature romance with renowned film director Shyamalan’s supernatural touches is brilliant. . . . This mysterious and moving love story will attract legions of eager readers.”—Booklist, starred review

Editorial Review

A spooky-sweet romantic mystery
In this supernatural love story set in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Nicholas Sparks ventures outside of North Carolina and beyond the realm of romance in collaboration with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (the pride of Philadelphia). It’s a creative combo I never expected but eagerly listened to, if only to see what they would come up with. And it works! The romance is swoon-worthy and oh-so-sweet. Plus, the eerie, paranormal edge totally creeped me out (in a good way). Narrators Ari Fliakos and Julia Whelan are perfectly cast as Tate and Wren—another brilliant pairing you’ll absolutely fall in love with. Listen now, and watch the movie next year!—Tricia F., Audible Editor

Captivating Mystery • Emotional Depth • Excellent Narration • Supernatural Elements • Compelling Love Story

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I DEVOURED this one. Admittedly, I'm a huge fan of M. Night's movies but not the biggest fan of Nicholas Sparks. However, this collab was one I didn't know I needed. Romance, mystery, murder, paranormal activity, spooky. Sprinkle in a narration by Julia Whelan and you have 🤌.

The collab we didn't know we needed

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I liked this book from beginning to end. No boring parts. I was excited to listen and looked forward to my long drives with lots of traffic just to listen. Might be my favorite sparks book… besides the notebook of course.

Captivating

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It kept me enthralled . I listened every single time I could. Great collaboration. You should do more together. If there’s a movie, I can’t wait to see it. Thank you.

Couldn’t quit listening

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Loved everything about this book! Do more together!!! I would love to read more of the same from both of you!

Love

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Loved it from the beginning until the end. It needs a sequel - I want to know about the little boy now.

Fantastic

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