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The Copper Bracelet
by
Jeffery Deaver (Goodreads Author)
Harold Middleton returns in this explosive sequel to The Chopin Manuscript as he's drawn into an international terror plot that threatens to send India and Pakistan into full-scale nuclear war. Careening from Nice to London and Moscow to Kashmir to prevent nuclear disaster, Middleton is unaware his prey has changed and the act of terror is far more diabolical than he knows...more
Audio CD
Published
January 1st 2010
by Brilliance Audio
(first published 2009)
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Jun 19, 2010
Laurie (Kwiltreader)
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Being a fan of Jeffrey Deaver, I was very intrigued with the idea of a sort of collection of short stories with a common theme and characters. It was slightly disjointed due to the writing styles of each of the mystery writers. But if I hadn't known this, I don't know that I would have noticed the difference.
I rated this 4 * because of the 2 interview sessions at the end of the audio. One with Jeffrey Deaver and 2-3 of the other authors. The authors' explanation of their understanding of the pr...more
I rated this 4 * because of the 2 interview sessions at the end of the audio. One with Jeffrey Deaver and 2-3 of the other authors. The authors' explanation of their understanding of the pr...more
I liked the story, but it seemed a bit disjointed. I guess that was because there were so many authors. The beginning and ending chapters were my favorites because they were written by Jeffery Deaver, Jeffery Deaver who is one of my favorite writers. I could easily recognize his style. I only recognized the names of a few of the other writers in the collaboration. I think it was a good idea. I had listened to "The Chopin Manuscript"Chopin Manuscript, which was also a collaboration and thought it...more
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I listened to The Chopin Manuscript back when it was first released from Audible in serial format and loved the whole concept of a thriller round-robin novel. That book was fascinating and I loved it so when I saw The Copper Bracelet was released, I just had to have this one too, especially since it is the sequel to The Chopin Manuscript.
Harold Middleton is back again on a new mission. He and his contingents are trying to get to the bottom of an international plot that threaten...more
I listened to The Chopin Manuscript back when it was first released from Audible in serial format and loved the whole concept of a thriller round-robin novel. That book was fascinating and I loved it so when I saw The Copper Bracelet was released, I just had to have this one too, especially since it is the sequel to The Chopin Manuscript.
Harold Middleton is back again on a new mission. He and his contingents are trying to get to the bottom of an international plot that threaten...more
Oct 16, 2009
Kerry
marked it as to-listen
From Audible:
Former war crimes investigator Harold Middleton must once again crack a secretive global conspiracy in this new international thriller penned by a dream team of top-selling authors, including Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Scottoline, Lee Child, and Joseph Finder.
Download the first chapter free for an Audible exclusive sneak peak. The complete, unabridged audiobook will be available starting October 29, 2009.
Former war crimes investigator Harold Middleton must once again crack a secretive global conspiracy in this new international thriller penned by a dream team of top-selling authors, including Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Scottoline, Lee Child, and Joseph Finder.
Download the first chapter free for an Audible exclusive sneak peak. The complete, unabridged audiobook will be available starting October 29, 2009.
Narrated by Alfred Molina, this book is unique-ish, in the way that each chapter is written by a different author, yet forms a cohesive story. In the Copper Bracelet, we pick up with the Chopin Manuscript left off, which was written in a similar manner. Overall, it was enjoyable, but some of the chapters were uneven. I did identify a few authors in the mix that I am going to check out again in the future.
A great story line with great content from a stable of accomplished authors. Disappointingly there are a couple of leaps in understanding that are pivotal to the conclusion of the story; however, this can easily happen with so many authors writing one work, a chapter at a time, without a predetermined storyline. Great work on the part of the authors and thank you to audible for making the effort to create this type of work.
This is a sequel to Deaver's earlier audiobook, The Chopin Manuscripts. Each chapter is written by a different author which contributes to the overall suspense. Alfred Molina is an amazing reader. It's a great way to experience the different writing styles of about 17 different mystery/suspense authors. I believe, like the Chopin Manuscripts it is only available as an audiobook, despite that, it's a figurative page-turner.
Better than the first! And when I found out that there was no overall outline for this book-- that each author was responsible to take their chapter and run with the plot (and create or kill off characters) however they wanted-- well that sealed the deal for me! Creative concept-- will look forward to the next installment.
This book is a collection of chapters by 16 writers including Lee Child and Jeffery Deaver both of whom I've liked before. But this story was a stagnant rehash of the cold war thrillers. I expected a charge from each writer to present their chapter with zeal, they only get one chapter each, but it was a one-note hum all the way through. Nothing exciting or very interesting at all.
As I am an avid fan of David Liss, I had high expectations for this book add to this each chapter was written by a different author I thought I would be witness to an intoxicating novel. Alas I was not, I felt each author was desperately trying to out do the previous author. The book was okat
I like this but didn't love it. By the time we reached the last chapter (each chapter of the book was written by a different author; each author pushing the story forward), it was a little to "deus ex machina" for me. Suddenly the good guys had exactly what they needed to make a happy ending.
Good not great.
Good not great.
I thought this book was alright. I love the idea of all the authors coming together to write one novel - it flows seamlessly. However, I feel each author invented a new character and things got a little crazy toward the end. The story was primarily about terrorists, which isn't my pot of gold. I listened to the audiobook and I LOVED the reader. He is wonderful.
This was the second book written by a coalition of mystery writers--interesting, but disjointed from one writer to the next. Story deals with terrorists trying to cause a war to start involving national powers.
This was the 2nd book in the series using a different author for each chapter. The first book did not work. This one did. The authors stayed within a story line this time so you could follow what was happening.
This came after "The Watchlist". It was an okay read, the continuity from the previous book was smooth and it was nice to have an entirely different story but with characters I was already familiar with. Overall, two stars. It was okay.
It seems a current theme lately. There are terrorists and conspiracy. I had trouble keeping the different characters straight, but I listened to it on CD instead of reading it.
It's complicated, Harald. Seriously?? This is not my usual fare but it is good for the car and Alfred Molina has a great reading voice. The story is way too far-fetched for my taste though.
So many wonderful authors contribute to this riveting story. I felt compelled to keep reading s I guess i enjoyed it in spite of its schizophrenia from having so many authors.
Not as good as Chopin Manuscript
Sequel to the Chopin Manuscript - each chapter written by a different mystery writer so its not predictable, but the flow is good. Audiobook was read by Alfred Molina. Interesting plot, conflict in a part of the world I'm not as familiar with (Kashmir) so it was interesting.
I enjoyed this book, although due to the number of authors involved it ended much to quickly.
Follow up thriller to the Chopin Manuscript. Each chapter is written by a different author. Enjoyable as an audiobook!
A sequel to The Chopin Manuscript... another successful audiobook experiment by many excellent writers!
The beginning is better than the end. 3 of 10 stars
Part two of the Chopin Manuscript. Once passed the first chapter the action takes off again just like the first novel.
combined with Watchlist. ok
Not as good as I'd hoped...
Nice selection of authors who each add a chapter to one ongoing story. Still, it flows quite well.
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Interesting sequel to "The Chopin Manuscript."
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Jeffery Deaver was born outside of Chicago in 1950. His father was an advertising copywriter and his mother was a homemaker. Deaver worked as a magazine writer, then, to gain the background needed to become a legal correspondent for The New York Times or Wall Street Journal, he enrolled at Fordham Law School. In 1990 he started to write full time. Deaver has been nominated for six Edgar Awards fro...more
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