Conviction

By: Denise Mina

Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK

"Get cozy because you won't be able to put this one down! Our final Reese’s Book Club pick of 2019 is the thrilling murder-mystery Conviction by Denise Mina. This story combines suspense, international intrigue, and the murder of an entire family aboard a ship...following the one woman who may just have all the answers." (Reese Witherspoon)

The captivating, utterly unforgettable thriller for fans of Killing Eve and The Woman in the Window: A true-crime podcast sets a trophy wife's present life on a collision course with her secret past.

The day Anna McDonald's quiet, respectable life explodes starts off like all the days before: Packing up the kids for school, making breakfast, listening to yet another true crime podcast. Then her husband comes downstairs with an announcement, and Anna is suddenly, shockingly alone.

Reeling, desperate for distraction, Anna returns to the podcast. Other people's problems are much better than one's own - a sunken yacht, a murdered family, a hint of international conspiracy. But this case actually is Anna's problem. She knows one of the victims from an earlier life, a life she's taken great pains to leave behind. And she is convinced that she knows what really happened.

Then an unexpected visitor arrives on her front stoop, a meddling neighbor intervenes, and life as Anna knows it is well and truly over. The devils of her past are awakened - and in hot pursuit. Convinced she has no other options, she goes on the run, and in pursuit of the truth, with a washed-up musician at her side and the podcast as her guide.

©2019 Denise Mina (P)2019 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Mina's latest thriller is a spellbinding listen featuring a superbly talented narrator. Cathleen McCarron expertly portrays numerous characters spanning several ages, accents, genders, and emotions. She particularly shines as protagonist Anna McDonald.... Anna is a quirky, compelling heroine, and McCarron is a narrative force." (AudioFile magazine)

"Such a delight: playful, fast-paced, and entirely compulsive." (Ann Cleeves, author of the best-selling Shetland series)

"Denise Mina brilliantly manages to be funny, heart-wrenching, gut-punching and addictive all at once: A fabulous, captivating novel." (Nicci French, author of the international best seller Day of the Dead)

"Spellbinding.... A metafictional marvel that both endorses and exemplifies the power of storytelling." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

Stellar

Sometimes it seems as though the book has ben written just for a particular narrator. This is one of those times. Mina's words and McCarron's voice are just perfect together. I may just start from the beginning again.

Made me Lol, several times

it does have bad language tho
I enjoyed the twist & turns this book took
I couldn't wait to get back to listening again

a really good one!

Great narration, intriguing storyline, compelling main characters make this a book worth listening to. I really enjoyed it!

okay

started to drag about half way through. the characters just didn't resonate for me.

Good read

Really enjoyed Cathleen’s performance. Story good but a bit predictable. Very worth the time however.

Hard to follow

hard to follow and understand. just not for me. slow to pick up and then boring

Wow!

This book had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning! A must read! The narration was on point 👌🏼

Hooked

Listening to this took over my week. I haven’t been so sucked into a book in ages - it was a treat.

Creative Story

I appreciate the author actually had something new by using podcasts as part of the story. I feel the performance was good, and the reader did well at different voices. It just wasnt believable. The characters all had a slew of issues and it didnt make you have any love for them. I dont think if a book two came out I would like the main character enough to read it.

Again, loved the twist on the creativity of the story and kuddos to the author however the story overall wasnt enjoyable for me so I gave it three stars. would have given 3.5 but not an option.

Entertaining

This is not the typical genre I listen to. What an excellent surprise! I love how she gives you little clues about what’s to come and makes you feel like you are in on the adventure.