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The Other Side of Midnight

Midnight • Book 1

by Sidney Sheldon

Narrated by Steven Pacey

4.11 ABR Score (50.6K ratings)
★ 3.96 Goodreads (50.6K) ★ 4.87 Audible (46)
14h 30m Released 2021 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Sheldon's revenge plots hit differently when Steven Pacey gives every scheming character a distinct, fully inhabited voice across 14 hours.

  • Great if you want: classic pulpy glamour — beautiful villains, high-stakes betrayal
  • Listening experience: propulsive and addictive, jumping continents and timelines with ease
  • Narration: Pacey handles multiple accents and emotional registers with precision
  • Skip if: morally complex women characters matter to you

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About This Audiobook

Passion and revenge collide across continents in this sweeping tale of love turned deadly. When a beautiful French actress becomes entangled with a charismatic American pilot during World War II, their affair sets in motion a chain of betrayal that spans decades. From the glamorous film studios of Hollywood to the sun-drenched islands of Greece, the story follows interconnected lives as characters pursue wealth, power, and ultimate retribution. An innocent young woman finds herself caught in a web of manipulation orchestrated by those who have been wronged, while a powerful Greek shipping magnate becomes both player and prize in a game where the stakes are life itself.

Steven Pacey delivers a masterful narration that captures the international scope and emotional intensity of Sheldon's drama. His nuanced performance brings distinct voices to each character while maintaining the story's breathless pacing through its many twists and revelations. Pacey's ability to convey both the glamour and the underlying menace of this world makes the audio format particularly compelling. The narrator's smooth delivery enhances the novel's cinematic quality, allowing listeners to become fully immersed in the exotic locations and high-stakes intrigue that define this classic thriller.