April Storm

A Novel

By: Leila Meacham

Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens

“Leila Meacham is a gift to readers everywhere.”—Adriana Trigiani

A seemingly perfect suburban housewife is being pursued by a private detective . . . and hunted by a murderer in this riveting, much-anticipated posthumous novel from the beloved author of Roses and Dragonfly.

Kathryn Walker enjoys an enviable life. Her husband is an accomplished doctor, her children are bright and successful, and she devotes herself to charity work that uplifts her Suburban Colorado community. Settling into a new year, her life couldn’t be better. . .

Until April.

For Kathryn, April has always rained trouble—but this time may be even stormier than the fraught past she’s trying to overcome. Already distraught over the child she miscarried in this same cursed month many years ago, the emotionally fragile woman isn’t ready to consider the overwhelming evidence that someone may be trying to take her husband—and her life.

Featuring the complex characters and powerful storytelling that are the beloved hallmarks of Leila Meacham’s novels beginning with her breakout debut Roses, April Storm is a page-turning triumph that caps a remarkable literary career.

Feel Good Story

I liked all the characters (except one) and I loved the story line. This was a real feel good story and the narrator did a wonderful job. I totally enjoyed listening to this book & will look for others by this author.

Good story, wimpy ending

This was a compelling story that held my interest throughout. However, the ending was less than satisfying. The supposedly brilliant bioengineer made a pretty stupid decision in the end. I kept waiting for a twist or an unexpected surprise at the end, however there was none. The accomplished woman rides off into the sunset with a lying, sneaky low life of a man. Disappointing!

Did not see the end coming

The narrator was very good, I really expected a different outcome. I felt sad for one character. The story kept me guessing all the way to the finish.

EXCELLENT

I have loved all of her books and once again she has nailed it. Well worth the read.

layered relationships

Leila Meaham's final book April Storm was published posthumously. It is a suspenseful story that takes I read in one sitting. It is an enjoyable story, that grabbed my attention and carried me along.

The main character, Kathryn, is a likable and relatable woman. A wife and mother of young adults. As the book opens the reader is immediately thrown into a state or worry and curiosity because someone seems to be following Kathryn. Stalking her. And as she grows more frightened, so does the reader. I also found myself frustrated with her as she didn't appear to take things as seriously as she should. She made reactionary moves instead of actionary ones. On top of everything it looks as though her marriage might be in trouble, and after so many years together, Kathryn is shocked to think about a future that might not involve her husband.

The relationships are layered and realistic. I felt as though I had become friends with Kathryn, and that she was spilling all of her worries to me over coffee.