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The Collective

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The Collective

By: Alison Gaylin
Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
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"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
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very good story that has an ending that was truly shocking and unexpected. I listened to it instead of watching The Bachelor. 😉

Unique and thrilling

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

Twisty and engaging

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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.

Surprisingly surprising

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

Great storyline

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

Riveting

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Definitely twists I was not expecting.
I feel like I got to know though characters.

Narrator voice inflection was great

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The book blurb promised the “dark side of justice” and “depths of diabolical revenge,” and WOW, does it deliver.

Camilla is angry, obsessed, and more than a little unhinged. Her daughter died tragically, and Camilla feels her killer got away unpunished. But then she meets a dark group on the dark web – other angry, grieving mothers who are willing to work together to give karma a helping hand (or a nudge off a bridge, as the case may be.).

This isn’t a storyline I gravitate towards, but I selected it for our IRL Book Club. I know the discussion will be off the charts!

The Collective was compulsively readable on @audible. Vivienne Leheny delivers a gritty and raw performance.

Diabolical Revenge

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This was a great book. The only thing was the narrators impressions of more masculine voices.

Great story line with great plot twist!

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This is one of those books where I purchased both the hardcover and the audio. I've been telling family and friends this is a must read thriller. The narration by Vivienne Leheny was the perfect accompaniment to Alison Gaylin's gripping, thought-provoking story. Highest recommendation!!

Wonderful story and narration!

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Couldn't stop listening once I started.Kept my attention till the end. Outstanding narration. Definitely would recommend.

Mesmerizing Thriller

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