The Collective

A Novel

De: Alison Gaylin

Narrado por: Vivienne Leheny

"Chilling...this terrific novel is...propelled by an iron-tight plot that becomes increasingly tense." (New York Times Book Review)

"It’s a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride. Don’t miss it.” (Megan Abbott, New York Times best-selling author)

The USA Today best-selling and Edgar Award-winning author of Never Look Back and If I Die Tonight asks how far a grieving mother will go to right a tragic wrong in this propulsive novel of psychological suspense.

Camille Gardener is a grieving - and angry - mother who, five years after her daughter’s death, is still obsessed with the privileged young man she believes to be responsible.

When her rash actions draw the attention of a secret group of women - the collective - Camille is drawn into a dark web where these mothers share their wildly different stories of loss as well as their desire for justice in a world where privilege denies accountability. Fueled by mutual rage, the collective members devise and act out retribution fantasies via precise, anonymous, highly coordinated revenge killings.

As Camille struggles to comprehend whether this is a role-playing exercise or terrifying reality, she must decide if these women are truly avenging angels or monsters. Becoming more deeply enmeshed in the group, Camille learns truths about the collective - and about herself - that she may not be able to survive.

©2021 Alison Gaylin (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

Unique and thrilling

very good story that has an ending that was truly shocking and unexpected. I listened to it instead of watching The Bachelor. 😉

Twisty and engaging

Grabs you from the start and keeps hold of you. Heard the end had a big twist. Tried but couldn't guess it

Surprisingly surprising

I don't really listen to a ton of suspense, but it was on sale and looked interesting, and here we are.

It builds slowly but ends up intense and dramatic. While a few things felt cliche towards the end, the actual resolution was excellent and a different way of things fitting together than I'd have guessed.

Great storyline

This is a great thriller. Kept me guessing the whole time!!! You won’t be disappointed

Riveting

Well written and gripping. I couldn't stop listening. The acting and emotions were so engaging and on point. Revenge Bechtel never helps.

Far fetched but good

Understand this is weird, far fetched but I found myself drawn in because it was pretty well done given the premise. It's different, a good read on a snowy long weekend. Not too scary. And I won't listen to it again. LOL

Shocking end

A group of mothers who lost children are part of a group who seek revenge against those whom they blame for their children’s deaths.

Although I’m not big on revenge stories, THE COLLECTIVE is an entertaining audiobook with engaging narration that kept me interested and guessing from start to finish. I challenge anyone to guess the jaw dropping ending.

Kept me engaged!

Sometimes difficult to listen to with all the emotions present but a very twisted story that does not disappoint! Not predictable like I thought!

Kept Me On the Edge of My Seat

This was so good! So many twists and turns! I loved it! Usually I can figure it out early on, even though I did have a feeling here and there of who it might be, it kept me second guessing until the end. So so good!!

Kept me thinking! Great narration!

Good book had me wondering and honestly kinda stumped for a bit! Great read, author is worth looking into her other titles!