Ninth and Nowhere
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Seven strangers. Two hours. One tragic moment of violence that changes everything.
In this electrifying short story by New York Times bestselling suspense master Jeffery Deaver, the destinies of seven strangers intersect in ways no one sees coming. It looks like just another gray March morning in the tough urban district nicknamed Nowhere when seven lives converge: a young man intent on buying a gun; the gangbanger who cuts him a deal; a by-the-book police officer on a last patrol; an advertising executive keeping secrets from her husband; a veteran haunted by a combat death; a single dad in a bitter custody battle; and a sharp-looking businessman en route to a new job he desperately needs. Any one of them could have a dark motive. Any one of them could be walking into a trap. When the fog lifts, it will all be much clearer – that a single, shattering act of violence has marked each of them forever.
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Customers find the story well-written and enjoyable. They describe the plot as interesting, suspenseful, and thrilling. Readers also appreciate the well-developed characters and fast pacing. However, some feel the tone of narration is boring, the vocabulary is limited, and the book contains too many swear words.
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C Wm (Andy) Anderson –
For Max Pleasure, Listen to Free Audible Edition as You Read – BUT BEWARE the Profanities…
Brilliant, Complex, Thriller – Read Twice Back to BackI recollect my professor in English Literature praising American short story writers. She asserted that, unlike novelists, writers of the USA excelled the Europeans because they wasted not a single word. I didnât quibble with her, for she was a French immigrant and seemed to be far more wedded to the craft of reading and reviewing than I shall ever be.In âNinth and Nowhereâ we have three or four stories intertwined into what feels almost as deep as a full-length novel. The first time I âread it,â I actually listened to the free Audible edition using my Alexa Dot, while I assembled a new exercise bike I got through Amazon Vine. By the end of the story, I found myself a bit confused about who did what.So, I stopped assembling, and read the book while also listening to the outstanding Audible narrator. Very rare that I actually read again after listening, but it was worth every second spent immersed in this thriller.BLUSH FACTOR: As another reviewer indicated, this is not a work to read aloud to youngsters or your prayer group. Your elder may or may not care for the frequent eff-words. As for me, well, a few such profanities goes a long way, artistically, to set the tone. Still, I was so glued to every word that I was able to dismiss the excesses.WRITING & EDITING: Professionally written and edited.STAND-ALONE OR CLIFFHANGER ENDING: This is a stand-alone thriller.PLOT OR CHARACTER: Complex intertwined plots but with surprisingly terrific character development.BOTTOM LINEOne of the most terrific short stories Iâve read in many years.Despite the profanities, Iâm rating this at five stars out of five.
A Lady –
NINTH AND NOWHERE: A Short Novella by Jeffery Denver (An Amazon Original Story)
Well, I actually liked this story a lot more than I expected to. I wasn’t too sure from the start if it was really something I wanted to invest my time or money on, but I’m glad I stuck with it because it got really good and really interesting. There were a couple surprises I never, ever saw coming and Mr. Deaver reminded me of the old life lesson we tend to forget: never judge a book by its cover. Overall it was a very intriguing and fast paced tale that will have you questioning any preconceived notions you may have had.My only real complaint would be that there were too many people to keep track of and no time to really get to know them. This aspect is also what makes the story so unique though since all of their lives intersect on one fateful day, time, and place. I also loved that everyone seemed to get the ending they deserved and the fact that good conquers over evil. It is definitely not a light read however and has plenty of language some may find offensive. Overall I still enjoyed this short but thrilling tale though and would easily recommend it.Note: I read the kindle edition while simultaneously listening to the audio book. The narrator (JD Jackson) did a great job with his many voices, but especially all the men. The women were a little too breathy but not bad considering. There’s no question that his narration enhanced my reading experience however and I won’t hesitate to listen to more audio books by him ð
Ana Maria –
Not electrifying, but a decent short read
While `Ninth and Nowhere` didn’t overly impressed me as a great written book, it was as interesting quick read. The book plays upon the way the life of people with little in common can collide. I liked how the drama of each character is captured, the author did a decent job of developing the characters in such a short story.I read this book as a Kindle Single, with Audio narration; the Kindle experience on my smartphone was good, but I found the tone of the narration a little boring; the narrators tone was too linear, I almost didn’t noticed as he switched between characters.
EB –
A short burst of brilliance
Some stories are twisty, others spiral around until you don’t know which way you’ll get through to the end…. Jeffery Deaver has fashioned a short, perfect little tale that shoots inward to a center core that explodes. Starting with characters who have nothing in common with each other, Deaver unwinds the tale by dropping a string of breadcrumbs for you to follow. So you read along, not sure where you’re going… then you’re with another character, and he starts dropping breadcrumbs again. It’s Deaver, so you follow them.I love stories like this: I’m puzzled and entranced and tempted to flip through the pages, but then I remind myself I’m in the hands of a master and it will be worth it.And it was.
Ann L. –
A Dramatic Little Tale!
This is an interesting short story that explores the intersection between the lives of seven different people one morning. Of course, given that Deaver is the author of the story, youâve got some neat twists and a lot of action along the way. Itâs a fun story, especially for people who like stories that explore this concept. Deaver does it well, revealing each character slowly as the morning progresses. It is a quick, easy read, but itâs a good story if youâre into short stories! I really enjoyed it, and will probably read the story again in the future!
liz falby –
Kept my attention
Flavia Camanzi –
Leitura rápida, com a escrita excepcional do Jeffery, que adoro, contando uma história que pra uns muda tudo mas pra outros nada mudaâ¦rsrs..
douglas j morgan –
Nice quick read when the wife was shoppingGood end to story Not left up.in. the air On to the next Jeffery Deaver book
Avid reader . …… –
Great read ,,great story ,,convoluted but believable . If you fancy a good book ,,,read this one . Really do like this Author .
Jaycee –
An enjoyable read. A day in America, when numerous characters converge in the same place at the same time. Not all the characters are what you presume them to be and do not do what you’d expect. Clever writing from Deaver. Too short a story for 5 stars.