Blame Lib/E

Review A deadly car crash, amnesia, anonymous notes, sinister suburban secrets, a clutch of finely-delineated characters...add up to one of the year's most enjoyably twisted psychological thrillers.-- "Boston Globe"Abbott's lightning-quick pacing and constant twists and turns make his latest offering impossible to put down. A one-sit read that'll have readers up way past their bedtimes, BLAME is Jeff Abbott's best novel so far-and a strong contender for best psychological thriller of the year.-- "TheRealBookSpy.com"An emotionally complex tale replete with finely drawn characters, shocking twists, and convincing red herrings.-- "Publisher's Weekly"From the moment I set eyes on the viscerally magnetic Jane, I was spooked and positively riveted. Jeff Abbott proves, with this richly satisfying novel, that he is a master of suspense and tension.-- "Sara Blaedel, author of The Forgotten Girls"If you like Harlan Coben, read this book. Taut, twisty, and elegantly-written, with an ending you won't see coming.-- "Sarah Pekkanen, author of The Perfect Neighbors"Jeff Abbott is a remarkable writer and storyteller, and brings his skills to the realm of psychological suspense with this absolutely captivating book. Emotionally compelling, tense, and packed with shocking plot twists...I loved it.-- "Alison Gaylin, USA Today bestselling author"Mesmerizing, gripping, and claustrophobic...Blame is the perfect blend of complex characters, plot twists galore, and great psychological suspense.-- "Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Sinister and twisting, this is hands-down the best book you'll read-and re-read-this year.-- "J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author"The deeply psychological Blame has it all...Jeff Abbott is a master storyteller.-- "Mystery People"Abbott does a stellar job...this story is in the hands of a true thriller master. And the payoff is glorious.-- "Associated Press"The unconventional plot, the constant surprises, and above all the psychological depth of the characters all make this a first-rate crime novel.-- "Kirkus Reviews" Product Description Sometimes the person you thought you knew best ...Turns out to be someone you never really knew at all.The crash that killed himTwo years ago, Jane Norton crashed her car on a lonely road, killing her friend David and leaving her with amnesia. At first, everyone was sympathetic. Then they found Jane's note: I wish we were dead together.A girl to blameFrom that day the town turned against her. But even now Jane is filled with questions: Why were they on that road? Why was she with David? Did she really want to die?The secrets she should forgetMost of all, she must find out who has just written her an anonymous message: I know what really happened. I know what you don't remember... About the Author Jeff Abbott is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of numerous mystery and suspense novels, including the Sam Capra series, Jordan Poteet series, and the White Mosley series. His novel Sam Capra novel The Last Minute won the International Thriller Writers Award. He is a three-time finalist for the Edgar Award. A native Texan, he graduated from Rice University with a degree in history and English and worked as a creative director at an advertising agency before writing full time.Bailey Carr is a New York City-based audiobook narrator. She graduated with a BFA in acting from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Bailey has narrated audiobooks for multiple New York Times bestselling authors.Lauren Fortgang, a graduate of Fordham University's Theater Program, is an actress, costume designer, and narrator. She has recorded everything from video games to textbooks. Her audiobook narrations have earned AudioFile Earphones Awards and placed her as a finalist for an Audie Award in 2014.Vanessa Johansson, Earphones Award-winning narrator, is a film and theater actress and voice-over artist who graduated from Carnegie Mellon and later trained