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The Storm

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The Storm

By: Rachel Hawkins
Narrated by: Alex Knox, Cathi Colas, Dan Bittner, Jane Oppenheimer, Patti Murin, Petrea Burchard, Stephanie Németh-Parker
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New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is back with a thrilling new gothic suspense set in a Gulf Coast beach motel where hurricane season can be murder. This program features multicast narration.

"A talented team of narrators immediately pulls listeners into this compelling audiobook... The narration perfectly matches the slow burn of the mystery and sets the stage as decades-old secrets are revealed." — Kirkus

"Expert narration by a cast of seven enhances the emotional and meteorological chaos during the countdown to Hurricane Lizzie and brings the perspective of each major character to life." — Library Journal

St. Medard’s Bay, Alabama is famous for three things: the deadly hurricanes that regularly sweep into town, the Rosalie Inn, a century-old hotel that’s survived every one of those storms, and Lo Bailey, the local girl infamously accused of the murder of her lover, political scion Landon Fitzroy, during Hurricane Marie in 1984.

When Geneva Corliss, the current owner of the Rosalie Inn, hears a writer is coming to town to research the crime that put St. Medard’s Bay on the map, she’s less interested in solving a whodunnit than in how a successful true crime book might help the struggling inn’s bottom line. But to her surprise, August Fletcher doesn’t come to St. Medard’s Bay alone. With him is none other than Lo Bailey herself. Lo says she’s returned to her hometown to clear her name once and for all, but the closer Geneva gets to both Lo and August, the more she wonders if Lo is actually back to settle old scores.

As the summer heats up and another monster storm begins twisting its way towards St. Medard’s Bay, Geneva learns that some people can be just as destructive—and as deadly—as any hurricane, and that the truth of what happened to Landon Fitzroy may not be the only secret Lo is keeping.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press

Gothic Horror Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Crime

Critic reviews

"Sexy and full of surprises, The Storm is an ideal curl-up-by-the-fire read." Real Simple

"A sleek suspense novel...Hawkins shrewdly orchestrates the plot twists in each story line....When the pieces finally click into place, readers will be more than satisfied." Publishers Weekly

"The story is gripping from beginning to end. A sharp read for literary sleuths." Kirkus

"Hawkins uses her mastery of multiple timelines and characters to great effect in this quick and enjoyable read, and the pulpy nature of the story will appeal to fans of Sally Hepworth and Laura Dave." Booklist

Praise for The Heiress:
"The reigning queen of the Gothic thriller." Entertainment Weekly

"Murder, secrets, Gothic vibes, and one of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page. I loved it!" —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Only One Left

"Featuring unreliable narrators and twists throughout, Hawkins' latest continues her reign as the queen of slow-burn domestic thrillers. This is a page-turner that readers will find hard to put down and is perfect for fans of stories with ambiguous morals and dysfunctional families." Booklist

Intriguing Mystery • Plot Twists • Good Performance • Well-developed Characters • Southern Charm • Complex Storyline

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I loved the setting in a southern beachfront town. The plot twists were fantastic! Five star read!

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Hawkins is a great writer! She makes it seem so effortless. Lots of twists and turns, and nothing is over-explained. Some mystery writing is so dumb, but not Hawkins. I love her stories.

Riveting. Strong female characters!

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Love the pacing of this story! Covering multiple timelines and flashbacks is challenging but this is so well done.

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Liked the Southern gothic atmosphere of this book and the storyline. Maybe a little predictable, but original enough to keep me interested.

Stormy Revelations

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I was born and raised and still living very close to the Gulf Coast. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Look forward to reading more by this author.

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