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7 Hours to Die

By: James Patterson, Duane Swierczynski
Narrated by: Sarah Paulson, Patina Miller, Mel Rodriguez, Dan Stevens, full cast
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Publisher's summary

Jenna Wade has it all. A devoted husband. Two precocious children. A wildly successful mother. A beautiful house in one of the most desirable beach towns on the planet.

And seven hours to live.

Kidnappers grabbed Jenna in broad daylight, right in front of her children and their horrified classmates. Her family was issued an insane ransom demand: $25 million in cash and jewels, payable by the end of the school day, otherwise they’ll never see her again.

As Jenna’s mother scrambles to gather the money, detectives Mo Butler and George Ortega follow the trail of the kidnappers, which will lead them through a sordid landscape of jealous lovers, broken dreamers, and twisted schemers.

But every second counts, and there’s one thing Jenna Wade doesn’t have: very much time.

Between competing detectives and colorful locals, everyone has a theory about who is behind this unthinkable crime. But things may not be as they seem ... will you be able to solve the puzzle before time runs out?

From the world’s bestselling author comes a fast-paced, unpredictable thriller starring Emmy-winner Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story), Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey), Patina Miller (The Hunger Games), Mel Rodriguez (Better Call Saul), and more in this year's standout performances.

Please note: This audio drama is for mature audiences only. It contains violence and explicit language. Discretion is advised.

©2024 James Patterson Entertainment, Inc. (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC
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About the Creator

James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author and most trusted storyteller. He has created many enduring fictional characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and I Funny. Among his notable literary collaborations are The President Is Missing, with President Bill Clinton, and the Max Einstein series, produced in partnership with the Albert Einstein Estate. Patterson’s writing career is characterized by a single mission: to prove that there is no such thing as a person who "doesn’t like to read", only people who haven’t found the right book. He’s given over three million books to schoolkids and the military, donated more than seventy million dollars to support education, and endowed over five thousand college scholarships for teachers. For his prodigious imagination and championship of literacy in America, Patterson was awarded the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He lives in Florida with his family.

About the Creator

Duane Swierczynski is the New York Times bestselling and two-time Edgar-nominated author of 11 novels including his latest, California Bear (currently being developed as a feature for 20th Century Studios), as well as the graphic novels Breakneck and Redhead. Along with James Patterson, Duane co-created The Guilty, an Audible Original starring John Lithgow and Bryce Dallas Howard, and co-wrote the bestselling private eye thriller Lion & Lamb. His first short story collection, Lush & Other Tales of Boozy Mayhem, was recently published by Cimarron Street Books. A native Philadelphian, Duane now lives in Southern California with his family.

About the Performer

Sarah Paulson is an award-winning actress who has built an impressive list of credits in film, television and on stage. Paulson most recently won a 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her role as Toni Lafayette in Broadway’s Appropriate, a darkly comic American family drama by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs Jenkins.
In film, Paulson will next be seen in Searchlight’s horror thriller Hold Your Breath, in which she stars and executive produces. The film will be released on Hulu on Thursday, October 3.
Upcoming, Paulson is set to begin production on Ethel, the untold true story of Ethel Stark and her Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra. She will star alongside Shira Haas.
In 2021, Paulson executive produced and starred as ‘Linda Tripp’ in FX’s Impeachment: American Crime Story, subsequently earning her eighth Emmy nomination. Paulson's Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie was earned for her portrayal of attorney ‘Marcia Clark’ in FX’s critically acclaimed miniseries The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. Paulson also received a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics’ Choice Award and a Television Critics Association Award for this role.
Paulson can also be seen in FX on Hulu’s Emmy-nominated limited series Mrs. America, opposite Cate Blanchett, which tells the true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and in HBO’s Coastal Elites alongside Bette Midler, Dan Levy, Kaitlyn Dever and Issa Rae.

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Awesome quick story to listen to

loved the plot twist, definitely intense. felt connected to all the characters, ending was marvelous, would love more of these

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Great story, great characters

This was a great shirt story. I recommend this audible. the characters acting was spot on.

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This was really good.

I was getting worried there, towards the end. It really pumped me up with emotions. 👍🏽👍🏽

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don't bother

This was not anything worth listening to. Poor acting. This made police sound like a bunch of fools.

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Really Good Performances & Audio!

I really liked it! I thought the acting was really good. It’s a good listen while you’re busy running around. Would recommend

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A bit predictable

It was an interesting but not very original story. something I could listen to in the background while working. Did not take a lot of concentration to follow the storyline.

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Modern Day Radio Drama

Well produced, good story, great performance. Kind of like Law and Order on the radio. Please produce more like this!

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Terrific complexity

Outstanding job with hiding the story behind the story. Definitely worth following the author for more of his work.

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This was such a fun Quick listen

I loved it. Very entertaining I loved the narration. It was like watching a TV show

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Nicely done

I enjoyed this story. Nicely performed by a host of characters who tell the story of a kidnapping and ransom plan. The story moves at a good pace, and the acting is first rate. The story has a few twists. The ending was somewhat unexpected, but wasn't a complete surprise. Kept me guessing where things were going, as the clock ticks down on 7 hours.

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