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Jim Frangione
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Danielle Steel
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In this thrilling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a small community is tested when their children go missing while exploring a dangerous local peak, forcing them to band together during the crisis.
Fishtail, Montana, is home to Anne and Pitt Pollock, local royalty, high school sweethearts, and owners of the successful Pollock ranch. The sprawling foothills of the Beartooth Mountains surround the town, overlooking the Pollocks' property and the nearby ranch belonging to Bill and Pattie Brown. The two couples have known each other since childhood.
Their sons Peter Pollock and Matt Brown are also the best of friends. When they and two other local kids meet Juliet Marshall, new to town after her parents' bitter divorce, the five of them are soon inseparable, spending their summer days swimming, horseback riding, hiking, and fishing.
But one August afternoon, their latest adventure takes a dangerous turn—and quickly escalates into a battle for survival—when they find themselves trapped on Granite Peak. Fear reverberates through the town as their parents grow ever more desperate to hear word that their children have been found. They must place their own trials aside amid a massive search-and-rescue operation. As they come to lean on one another for support, a media frenzy ensues, heightening tensions and testing some already fragile relationships.
In the aftermath of this one fateful event, devastating secrets are revealed, new love appears on the horizon, and families are forced to reconsider what they once held dear. In The Challenge, Danielle Steel deftly weaves a story that is a portrait of courage and a striking tale of the bonds of love and family.
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overuse of Title
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Great Read
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Country
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Enjoyable read
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Without a Trace
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Great story
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- Chris W.
- 2022-11-06
Not great
The narration was quite flat, like the reader was half asleep. The overall story was not very good. It lacked originality, real drama or suspense, and was quite predictable.
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- sueu
- 2022-10-07
The Challenge nice story
Narrator did an okay performance. Storyline wavered a little for the book title, but story was still good.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-09-06
a very good reaf
as usual Danielle Steele delivers. fantastic story. loved each of the characters. thank you.
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- L Linn
- 2022-09-14
Challenge or Revenge
I really enjoyed the book. It is intriguing & enticing. I listened twice, still fascinated.
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- Teena Albanese
- 2022-09-28
Not impressed
I usually like Danielle steel novels but this one just is blah blah blah. Don’t know if I want to waste the time to finish. Disappointing
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-10-19
Worst Narration Ever
It was painful to listen to this narration. It was like listening to a robot without feeling or any sense of what he was reading.
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- Crafter
- 2022-11-02
Disappointing novel of DS
This story lacked depth and was not up to the normal standard of DS. Very predictable with little to keep interest. The narration was lacking in every way with a monotone throughout. Don’t feel like you are missing out if you pass over this title.
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