#1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson brings his masterful powers of suspense to a historical thriller set amidst the life-or-death drama of the Crusades. Hugh, a poor French innkeeper, leaves home and family to join an army of peasants bent on reclaiming the Holy Land. In a horrifying battle, Hugh is about to be slain when, with his last breath, he takes refuge in humor and it saves his life. Arriving home, Hugh discovers his village has been ransacked and his wife abducted by a ruthless Duke. Only by taking on the role of a jester is Hugh able to take the first step in a battle that leads him to places he never imagined-with results more majestic than he ever dreamed. With the unstoppable pace and breathtaking plot of an Alex Cross novel, THE JESTER is a whole new world-one that could only be conjured by the mind of James Patterson.
Nicci L. (nicciL) from WINFIELD, MO wrote on 5/31/2008...
I love this audio book. I bought it on audio book because I found the pronunciation of so much of the written book was difficult, hearing it read by a professional allowed me to enjoy the story much more.
For those of you not familiar with audio books, the are read by talented actors and so well directed they have really come a long way since being read into a tape recorder by some basement dweller. I find them great to listen to at my desk while I am doing something monotonous, it really makes those boring jobs fly by.
Marie C. from PIEDMONT, SC wrote on 4/23/2008...
I couldn't get into this one. This one was too different for me, seemed more historical like. Unabridged - 8 tapes
Janie T. (FriscoOBX) from CARMEL, NY wrote on 10/20/2007...
interesting storyline, different from patterson's usual ones.
G B. (Turtle) from COARSEGOLD, CA wrote on 1/15/2007...
Historical tone, vivid crusade violence and intrigue.
Mary Ann O. (Maryanno) from PORTAGE, MI wrote on 2/16/2006...
Very good story. A little different than the usual James Patterson but I really enjoyed it.