Remain
by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
Narrated by Ari Fliakos, Julia Whelan, Nicholas Sparks
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Sparks and Shyamalan together sounds like a punchline, but the result is a grief-soaked ghost story that earns its tears.
- Great if you want: romantic drama where the supernatural carries real emotional weight
- Listening experience: measured, melancholic pacing — atmospheric over propulsive
- Narration: Fliakos and Whelan anchor the dual POV; Sparks reading his own words adds unusual intimacy
- Skip if: you expect Shyamalan plot twists — the supernatural here is quiet, not shocking
About This Audiobook
An architect struggling with depression and family tragedy travels to Cape Cod to design a friend's summer home, seeking refuge in logical work and coastal solitude. But the historic bed-and-breakfast where he stays introduces him to mysteries that challenge his rational worldview, including a captivating woman whose past harbors dangerous secrets. As supernatural elements begin to surface, he must confront inherited family gifts he's long denied while navigating growing threats that endanger both his newfound connection and his grip on reality.
The collaborative narration creates a haunting, layered listening experience that perfectly suits this genre-blending tale. Ari Fliakos delivers the protagonist's analytical perspective with understated vulnerability, while Julia Whelan brings ethereal complexity to the mysterious woman at the story's heart. Nicholas Sparks himself provides key passages, lending intimate authority to pivotal moments. The trio's vocal interplay mirrors the story's exploration of multiple realities, while the audio format enhances the atmospheric tension through subtle pacing shifts and tonal variations that emphasize the supernatural elements woven throughout this emotional thriller.