Lifeguard

Unabridged
Author: James Patterson
Narrator: Carolyn McCormick
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Publisher: Time Warner Audio Books
Date: July 2005
Length: 7 hours
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Overview

The danger isn't in the water.

Working as a lifeguard at a Florida resort, Ned Kelly meets a woman he is wild about, the woman of his dreams. It feels perfect in every way - except that she is used to caviar and Manolo Blahniks, and he is used to burgers and flip-flops. She is a guest at the luxurious hotel - he lives above a garage.

So when Ned's cousin offers to cut him in on a rich deal he's been commissioned to execute, Ned can't turn him down. The plan is simple, just a fast break-and-enter. The risk is high, and the reward is even greater - $5 million. But on the night of the heist, something goes devastatingly wrong. Who will save the lifeguard?

Ned walks away from his job, his town, and the woman he's fallen in love with. Runs away, actually, knowing that only velocity and secrecy can save his life. But who is pursuing him? The FBI? Whoever sabotaged the heist? Or is it all somehow tied into his new love - and his oldest enemies?

Selected Reviews

Lifeguard

by Betty
  • Book Rating: 4/5

Lifeguard

by Doda
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Reviews (47)

Lifeguard

Written by Betty from Ethel, AR on October 15th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I felt like I was watching one of those movies you keep saying don't go in there, but they always do. The character kept doing stupid things and having the worse luck, but all ended in a fairy tale ending. It was a good book.

Lifeguard

Written by Doda on June 17th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Kept my interest all the way through. One thing I've noticed is that Patterson kills a number of people in his books - never just 1. But a good read in any case.

Lifeguard

Written by Marion on June 11th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This was my first experience with a James Patterson novel and I loved it! I'm now a fan serching for anything he has ever written.

Lifeguard

Written by Kim from Ladera Ranch, CA on May 6th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 3/5

The story has a very good plot. Patterson develops the characters well. But there's still something missing... almost like when you have deja vu. Something triggers a memory. You remember it was a really good dream but you just can't put all the pieces together to make it complete.

Lifegaurd

Written by Angela Jones on January 27th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Okay story kind of just dragged on. It was almost like the road runner that always gets away from the coyote

Lifeguard

Written by Cindy Doss from Anaheim, CA on January 21st, 2009

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Enjoyed the book..lots of action. Unexpected outcome. Very clever. This book kept me interested.

Probably my favorite Patterson

Written by Susan on September 25th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I drove around and around the block. I just didn't want to stop listening. If you like thriller mysteries Patterson always delivers

Lifeguard

Written by Mary on August 26th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Loved it! Made my days in the car fly right by. I've been enjoying all of James Patterson's books.

Lifeguard

Written by Sue on July 23rd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Great story. Very well narrated kept us on the edge of our seats. Highly recommend

Lifeguard

Written by Anonymous on May 19th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I found the story to have suspense and all the drama that made it enjoyable to listen to. I thoroughly enjoy it.

Selected Reviews

Lifeguard

by Betty
  • Book Rating: 4/5

Lifeguard

by Doda
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Patterson, James

James Patterson is an award-winning American author. Formerly the chairman of advertising company J. W. Thompson in the early 1990s, Patterson came up with the slogan "Toys R Us Kid." Shortly after his success with Along Came A Spider, he retired from the firm and devoted his time to writing. The novels-featuring his character, Alex Cross, a black forensic psychologist formerly of the Washington, D.C. Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation, now working as a private psychologist and government consultant-are the most popular books among Patterson readers and the top selling US Detective series in the past ten years.

In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover novels sold was a James Patterson title - totaling an estimated of 16 million books sold last year in North America alone. In total, Patterson's books have sold an estimated 150 million copies worldwide. He has won awards including the Edgar, the BCA Mystery Guild's Thriller of the Year, and the International Thriller of the Year award. James Patterson was called "the man who can't miss" in Time magazine. He is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children's bestsellers lists, and to have two books on NovelTracker's top-ten list at the same time..He holds the New York Times bestsellers list record with 39 New York Times bestselling titles overall.* He even made an appearance on the Fox TV show The Simpsons as himself.

Patterson is also well known for sharing the spotlight with different co-authors such as Maxine Paetro and Andrew Gross and has often said that collaborating with others brings new and interesting ideas to his stories.

He also founded the James Patterson PageTurner Awards, now in its third year. Patterson has personally given away over $600,000 to reward "people, companies, schools, and other institutions who find original and effective ways to spread the excitement of books and reading."

Patterson's bestselling Women's Murder Club series is now a TV show starring former Law & Order star Angie Harmon. The show premiered in the fall of 2007 on ABC television. Other movie deals are currently in the works with various Hollywood studios including a major motion picture based on his Maximum Ride series, to be produced by Avi Arad, the creator of X-Men and Spiderman. Most recently, the forthcoming Dangerous Days of Daniel X has been optioned by New Regency.

Patterson received his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College.

He lives in Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, Susan, and son, Jack.

Gross, Andrew

Andrew Gross coauthored 2nd Chance and The Jester with James Patterson. He lives with his wife, Lynn, and their three children in Westchester County, New York.