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Black Water

By: Joyce Carol Oates
Narrated by: Amanda Plummer
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On Grayling Island, off the coast of Maine, Kelly Kelleher meets the Senator at a Fourth of July beach party. He is old enough to be her father; she is young enough to find his attention flattering. And with an optimism born of inexperience, she believes she can take care of herself. As evening approaches, the two move unaware toward a shattering appointment with destiny. When the Senator offers Kelly a ride to the ferry, it is not love but death that awaits her.

©1993 Joyce Carol Oates (P)2009 Phoenix Books

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Best reading of an audiobook I've ever heard

Powerfully convincing account by an author at the height of her powers. Sadly, more relevant than ever. Amanda Plummer reads it sublimely.

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Aching

Joyce Carol Oates once again explores the aching heart of a situation. JCO fans who love that sort of exploration will love this; I am ; I did.

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