Keep Quiet

By: Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by: Ron Livingston

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award winning author Lisa Scottoline is loved by millions of readers and listeners for her suspenseful novels about family and justice.

Scottoline delivers once again with Keep Quiet, an emotionally gripping and complex story about one man's split-second decision to protect his son—and the devastating consequences that follow. Jake Buckman's relationship with his sixteen-year-old son Ryan is not an easy one, so at the urging of his loving wife, Pam, Jake goes alone to pick up Ryan at their suburban movie theater. On the way home, Ryan asks to drive on a deserted road, and Jake sees it as a chance to make a connection. However, what starts as a father-son bonding opportunity instantly turns into a nightmare. Tragedy strikes, and with Ryan's entire future hanging in the balance, Jake is forced to make a split-second decision that plunges them both into a world of guilt and lies. Without ever meaning to, Jake and Ryan find themselves living under the crushing weight of their secret, which threatens to tear their family to shreds and ruin them all.

Powerful and dramatic, Keep Quiet will have listeners and book clubs debating what it means to be a parent and how far you can, and should, go to protect those you love.

©2014 Smart Blonde, LLC (P)2014 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Every parent's worst nightmare is brought chillingly to life by narrator Ron Livingston. He deftly captures the story's many characters and as the terror grows, his measured approach keeps the story believable… a riveting listening experience.” —AudioFile Magazine

“This fast-paced thriller keeps the reader engaged until the very end.” —Library Journal

Ordinary people in not ordinary situation

Would you listen to Keep Quiet again? Why?

I generally don't listen to. Books a second time. But if I had to select one I would listen to this again.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The family relationship did keep me needing to listen just a few more minutes.

What three words best describe Ron Livingston’s voice?

Clear,strong,natural

If you could take any character from Keep Quiet out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Ryan, I would want to know what other things he had been hiding for his family and how it affected him.

Any additional comments?

Very good book. The family relationships were very realistic.

ok

I like the character of Jake. predictable story line. only finished because of bookclub pick.

Very good

This is my first book by this author. I really was pleasantly surprised. This was easy to listen to. The narration and story caught my attention and kept it all the way though. There are some nice twists but the characters are what keep you listening it isn't a nail biting suspense. I will definitely be on the look out for more by this author.

Thought provoking

This was hard to get through at times because of the storyline.
Devastating and thought provoking.
Good read

GREAT BOOK UNTIL THE LAST FEW CHAPTERS

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I DON'T THINK SO. IT WAS A VERY GOOD BOOK AND VERY ENTERTAINING BUT THE WAY THE AUTHOR WOUND THINGS UP WAS JUST TOO MUCH. VERY IMPROBABLE. WHY SHE RUINED A VERY GOOD BOOK WITH A LOUSEY ENDING IS BEYOND ME.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

IT WAS A DOWNER. IT COULD HAVE BEEN ENDED IN A WAY THAT WASN'T LIKE A LIFETIME MELODRAMA.

Which character – as performed by Ron Livingston – was your favorite?

I LIKED THE MAIN CHARACTER'S FAMILY MEMBERS BUT I THINK RYAN WAS OVERDONE A LITTLE. STILL I LIKED THE READING.

If you could take any character from Keep Quiet out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I GUESS RYAN. HE WAS LIKABLE.

Any additional comments?

WHEN AUTHORS HAVE WHAT I CALL A LIFETIME MELODRAMA ENDING IT RUINS A PERFECTLY GREAT BOOK. BUT I WAS ENTERTAINED UNTIL THE LAST FEW CHAPTERS SO I WON'T SAY I WAS CHEATED. I WILL PROBABLY NOT READ IT AGAIN. IT IS A MESSAGE TO PEOPLE THO. OBEY THE LAW. THERE ARE REASONS FOR LAWS.

Loved it!

Never a dull moment! The narrator did an awesome job! The story kept my interest the whole time. Get it!

Keeps you on the edge of your seat

Lisa Scottoline has that amazing gift of putting you right into the story and keeping you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommend this read!!

Very Good

LS always has a way of introducing great twists. I did figure out the ending before it happened, but couldn’t be sure so it was still a great ride! Ron Livingston does an excellent job narrating!

great story

Loved the story, couldn't stop listening, I enjoyed all the twists and turns in the plot.

Bad things can happen to anyone.

Where does Keep Quiet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Keep Quiet kept my interest, never lagging. Ron Livingston narrated this audiobook wonderfully.

What about Ron Livingston’s performance did you like?

His ability to alter his voice for each character.