Lisa Scottoline is such a talented writer and I have been lucky to be able to have reviewed several of her books in the past. So when a new audiobook and print book came out and I was asked to review it, I was so excited and very ready to dig right into it.
Don’t Go
Written by Lisa Scottoline
Read by Jeremy Davidson
Unabridged
ISBN-13978-1-4272-2894-9
9 CDs| 11.5 hours
Lisa Scottoline is well known for her emotionally charged novels that feature strong women that stretch the boundaries of family, love and justice. But in her newest novel, Don’t Go, she has changed direction completely with an amazing story of a male soldier who discovers what it means to be a man, father and hero.
Dr. Mike Scanlon is called to serve as an Army doctor in Afghanistan, ripping him away from his wife, newborn baby and medical practice. But while he is away, all things are not right at the home front. While Mike operates on a wounded soldier in another country, Chloe, his wife, dies at home, in what is considered a freak household accident. When he returns home to bury her, he discovers that the life he left behind has fallen apart. He’s a stranger to his baby girl, who cries and screams whenever he approaches her plus his medical practice has downsized and may even disappear in his absence. But as he looks for reasons why is wife died, he learns a shocking secret that sends his life into a emotional mess.
Grief-stricken, Mike makes a very hard decision so he can return to Afghanistan as required, knowing that it will change his life forever. How can he even make a life changing decision like that? Once he returns home for good, Mike knows what he has to do to get his life back on track. Making difficult decisions and learning unsettling truths about others is a harsh pill to swallow but getting his life back is Mike’s only concern.
The book is read by Jeremy Davidson, who played the role of Master Sergeant Chase Morgan for the first 5 seasons on the television show Army Wives as well as guest starring in many other shows. With his voice taking on the main character of Mike, it takes this book to a new level. I love listening to audio stories because you get pulled into the story and Don’t Go is a fabulous story that you will not want to stop listening to.
The Author is a great story teller that has crafted a story that is gripping with a bit of mystery thrown in. You will find yourself going through a lot of different emotions in this storyline. This is one book that you will want to grab either in book for or on audio for a great read.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Emotionally gripping! It sounds very tear-jerking. Even the synopsis really hits you. I’ve never read her before but I will have to check this one out. I like how it is read by someone from Army Wives. The connection I bet really makes the story hit home.
I’ve never read one of Lisa’s books but based on your summary, I am going to check this one out (I read at least one book every week!).
I have always enjoyed Lisa’s books but this is certainly a totally new direction for her. I’m really looking forward to reading it. Thanks for the thorough review.
Carol L
My husband likes audio books more than me. I would listen to this in the car on a longer trip. You have told just enough of the story to intigue me as to what Mike discovers and hsa to decide to do.
I am an avid reader and love to listen to books portraying strong women so this would be perfect for me.
I love to read: hard backs, paper backs and my Kindle. I just can’t get into audio books because I want to stop what ever I’m doing and just listen. Perhaps for long trips…