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Sleep No More: A Suspense Thriller Mass Market Paperback – May 6, 2003
by
Greg Iles
(Author)
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Penn Cage series explores the dangers of obsession in this gripping psychological thriller.
John Waters is a successful businessman and a happy family man—but his life comes crashing down around him with one word from a beautiful stranger: “Soon.” Suddenly, he is face to face with a memory from his past—of an obsession that he thought he had escaped. One that now plunges him into the darkest side of love and passion...
“This novel should come with a red wrapper marked DANGER: HIGH EXPLOSIVES.”—Stephen King
John Waters is a successful businessman and a happy family man—but his life comes crashing down around him with one word from a beautiful stranger: “Soon.” Suddenly, he is face to face with a memory from his past—of an obsession that he thought he had escaped. One that now plunges him into the darkest side of love and passion...
“This novel should come with a red wrapper marked DANGER: HIGH EXPLOSIVES.”—Stephen King
Review
“Sleep No More is that rarity, a thriller that really thrills.”—Stephen King
“Completely engaging...irresistible pass-the-popcorn fun…a spirited chiller.”—People
“Reads like a revved up go-cart, with surprises at every curve. Erotic, shocking, pulse racing and a whole lot of white-knuckled fun.”—Clarion-Ledger
“Iles presents whodunits that are a cut above…His characters have some dimension. You usually can’t see his plot twists coming.”—Fort Worth Star Telegram
“A broody, moody writer whose books have the twitchy languidness of Tennessee Williams combined with the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock...a dazzling combination of guilt, obsessions and suspicion.”—St. Petersburg Times
“This is exactly the sort of action at which Iles is best: the cornered family man, trying to do right by his people, facing extraordinary problems with heroic effort.”—The New Orleans Times-Picayune
“It takes an exceptional writer to make a story about soul transfer believable. Iles, who has wowed critics with his six previous thrillers, not only makes the incredible seem logical but also engages the reader completely in the hopes and doubts of his protagonist…Iles is masterful at sustaining psychological suspense...An irresistible page-turner.”—Booklist
“Fans will certainly enjoy the way he once again brings to piquant life his home turf Natchez and the Mississippi Delta.”—Publishers Weekly
“With this new novel, Iles has once again proven himself master of the suspense genre…he has crafted a compelling psychological thriller.”—Library Journal
“Completely engaging...irresistible pass-the-popcorn fun…a spirited chiller.”—People
“Reads like a revved up go-cart, with surprises at every curve. Erotic, shocking, pulse racing and a whole lot of white-knuckled fun.”—Clarion-Ledger
“Iles presents whodunits that are a cut above…His characters have some dimension. You usually can’t see his plot twists coming.”—Fort Worth Star Telegram
“A broody, moody writer whose books have the twitchy languidness of Tennessee Williams combined with the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock...a dazzling combination of guilt, obsessions and suspicion.”—St. Petersburg Times
“This is exactly the sort of action at which Iles is best: the cornered family man, trying to do right by his people, facing extraordinary problems with heroic effort.”—The New Orleans Times-Picayune
“It takes an exceptional writer to make a story about soul transfer believable. Iles, who has wowed critics with his six previous thrillers, not only makes the incredible seem logical but also engages the reader completely in the hopes and doubts of his protagonist…Iles is masterful at sustaining psychological suspense...An irresistible page-turner.”—Booklist
“Fans will certainly enjoy the way he once again brings to piquant life his home turf Natchez and the Mississippi Delta.”—Publishers Weekly
“With this new novel, Iles has once again proven himself master of the suspense genre…he has crafted a compelling psychological thriller.”—Library Journal
About the Author
Greg Iles is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Penn Cage series. His novels have been made into films, translated into more than twenty languages, and published in more than thirty-five countries worldwide.
- Print length480 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBerkley
- Publication dateMay 6, 2003
- Dimensions4.19 x 1.04 x 7.5 inches
- ISBN-100451208765
- ISBN-13978-0451208767
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
A most peculiar book about souls moving into other bodies and causing havoc. I do not recommend spending any time reading it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2004
SLEEP NO MORE is a difficult book to present fairly in a review for two reasons. First, any discussion of the essential elements of the plot would involve presenting substantial spoilers, thus my summary of the storyline will be relatively brief and quite general. Second and more important, this is a book capable of generating both strong positive and negative emotions in a reader. (I was both capitivated and repulsed at various times while I was reading it.) While the five star positive recommendations outnumber the one star critical pans by a considerable margin, this is a book that has clearly entranced some readers while at the same time deeply disappointing other long time fans of Greg Isles.
To more clearly illustrate the positive and negative aspects of this story, I could easily have written reviews with either of the following two ratings and titles -
Five Stars - A Suspense Filled Exploration of the Dark Side of Obsession by a Master Story Teller; or alternatively,
One Star- A Gripping Pornographic Fantasy Utilizing a Totally Weird and Unbelievable Plot Device,
and fully justified either of those disparate ratings. However, neither extreme would do justice to the complexity of my reactions to the various elements of this story. In many ways this book is quintessential Greg Isles, an intense and gripping story used as the springboard to examine big issues in a nontraditional way. The ideas that this novel touches upon include obsession and depression, life after death, the pull of sex vs. the depth of love and the unintended consequences of our actions that often redirect our lives. And central to this story the question of whether our unique individuality is defined by our soul, our memory or our DNA?
In a foreboding and wonderfully written and first chapter, the author introduces us to all of the central characters of the story. The cast is as follows:
John Waters - a devoted husband and father who is a successful oilman worried about an EPA investigation which could create significant problems for his business'
Lily Waters - John's wife, whose relationship with John has been strained in the aftermath of a tragedy which occurred several years ago,
Annelise Waters - their seven year old daughter whose love unites Lily and John,
Eve Summer - a stunningly attractive realtor whose whispered comment to John at Annelise's soccer game frighteningly causes long buried memories of another woman to resurface,
Mallory Gray Chandler - the "other woman" in John's past, brutally murdered years ago (is Eve her reincarnation or an inincredibly talented con artist with a dangerous agenda of her own?),
Cole Smith - John's business partner and long time personal friend who seems to be disturbed by problems which he won't discuss with John, and
Natchez, Mississippi - the town where they have all lived their lives, it holds their long hidden secrets contains the cemetery where Mallory is buried and where events will occur which will soon cause John Waters both to reexamine what constitute the most important things in his life and also to question his own sanity.
Greg Isles has created an extremely clever thesis as the basis of the investigation of the question of whether Mallory Chandler's obsession can reach beyond the grave to forever change the lives of John Waters and his family. However, the reader has to be willing to suspend belief and accept the underlying technique essential to the plot in order to experience the incredibly intense emotions of the story's characters. This is at times an extremely depressing story; by its very nature it cannot end well for many of the people whose lives it touches. In addition, central to the plot is an intense and almost continuous emphasis on sex (as obsession, as love, as fantasy, as a means of possesion, and often as a perverted physical act). In the context of the storyline this emphasis is far removed from pornography, but nevertheless it went far beyond the bounds of enjoyability and interest for me.
This story explores very serious philosophical issues in an intriguing manner. Thus, I decided to round up my rating as the best indication of my overall reaction to the book. I got so drawn into the story and the mystery of who Eve Summmer really was that I had trouble putting it down while I was reading it. And right to the end, I was alternately turned on and turned off as the story proceeded. Even the ending contained a degree of duality; with one chapter to go I thought that it was going to be truly bittersweet and somewhat ambiguous, then the final denouement was incredibly clever but the resultant final paragraphs became almost saccharine in their sweetness and hopefulness. But then again, how can I object to a conclusion that only reflects the optimism which I feel about life?
My goal has been to include enough information in this review to allow potential readers to decide whether it is more likely to provide a one star or a five star reading experience for them. Finally, I would like to strongly recommend Greg Isles' book THE FOOTPRINTS OF GOD (review 9/26/03), which I found to be even more thought provoking than this book and which involves speculation much more firmly grounded in current scientific knowledge. It is a totally absorbing story involving the great questions about the meaning of life that exist at the intersection of philosophy, religion and science.
Tucker Andersen
To more clearly illustrate the positive and negative aspects of this story, I could easily have written reviews with either of the following two ratings and titles -
Five Stars - A Suspense Filled Exploration of the Dark Side of Obsession by a Master Story Teller; or alternatively,
One Star- A Gripping Pornographic Fantasy Utilizing a Totally Weird and Unbelievable Plot Device,
and fully justified either of those disparate ratings. However, neither extreme would do justice to the complexity of my reactions to the various elements of this story. In many ways this book is quintessential Greg Isles, an intense and gripping story used as the springboard to examine big issues in a nontraditional way. The ideas that this novel touches upon include obsession and depression, life after death, the pull of sex vs. the depth of love and the unintended consequences of our actions that often redirect our lives. And central to this story the question of whether our unique individuality is defined by our soul, our memory or our DNA?
In a foreboding and wonderfully written and first chapter, the author introduces us to all of the central characters of the story. The cast is as follows:
John Waters - a devoted husband and father who is a successful oilman worried about an EPA investigation which could create significant problems for his business'
Lily Waters - John's wife, whose relationship with John has been strained in the aftermath of a tragedy which occurred several years ago,
Annelise Waters - their seven year old daughter whose love unites Lily and John,
Eve Summer - a stunningly attractive realtor whose whispered comment to John at Annelise's soccer game frighteningly causes long buried memories of another woman to resurface,
Mallory Gray Chandler - the "other woman" in John's past, brutally murdered years ago (is Eve her reincarnation or an inincredibly talented con artist with a dangerous agenda of her own?),
Cole Smith - John's business partner and long time personal friend who seems to be disturbed by problems which he won't discuss with John, and
Natchez, Mississippi - the town where they have all lived their lives, it holds their long hidden secrets contains the cemetery where Mallory is buried and where events will occur which will soon cause John Waters both to reexamine what constitute the most important things in his life and also to question his own sanity.
Greg Isles has created an extremely clever thesis as the basis of the investigation of the question of whether Mallory Chandler's obsession can reach beyond the grave to forever change the lives of John Waters and his family. However, the reader has to be willing to suspend belief and accept the underlying technique essential to the plot in order to experience the incredibly intense emotions of the story's characters. This is at times an extremely depressing story; by its very nature it cannot end well for many of the people whose lives it touches. In addition, central to the plot is an intense and almost continuous emphasis on sex (as obsession, as love, as fantasy, as a means of possesion, and often as a perverted physical act). In the context of the storyline this emphasis is far removed from pornography, but nevertheless it went far beyond the bounds of enjoyability and interest for me.
This story explores very serious philosophical issues in an intriguing manner. Thus, I decided to round up my rating as the best indication of my overall reaction to the book. I got so drawn into the story and the mystery of who Eve Summmer really was that I had trouble putting it down while I was reading it. And right to the end, I was alternately turned on and turned off as the story proceeded. Even the ending contained a degree of duality; with one chapter to go I thought that it was going to be truly bittersweet and somewhat ambiguous, then the final denouement was incredibly clever but the resultant final paragraphs became almost saccharine in their sweetness and hopefulness. But then again, how can I object to a conclusion that only reflects the optimism which I feel about life?
My goal has been to include enough information in this review to allow potential readers to decide whether it is more likely to provide a one star or a five star reading experience for them. Finally, I would like to strongly recommend Greg Isles' book THE FOOTPRINTS OF GOD (review 9/26/03), which I found to be even more thought provoking than this book and which involves speculation much more firmly grounded in current scientific knowledge. It is a totally absorbing story involving the great questions about the meaning of life that exist at the intersection of philosophy, religion and science.
Tucker Andersen
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
I really wasn't thrilled with the transference of body to body but other then that book was a good read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
This book is totally unlike the Greg Iles legal thrillers chronicling the Cage family, father Dr. Tom and son Penn the attorney. Those books tell stories of their lives in Natchez, Mississippi and are rooted in the history of that southern community. Though both Dr. Tom and Penn make appearances, the story is about another family. This one is a local business man John Waters, his wife Lily, young daughter Annalise and the spirit of a dead woman with whom John had a passionate and tempestuous relationship many years prior to his marriage. We are skillfully guided by the author into believing the reality of the spirit and then into disbelief several times as the story continues.
Murder is a central theme of the plot's mystery as are vivd descriptions of the uninhibited sexual ferocity of the spirit. How all of this plays out makes for a suspenseful and thrilling reading experience. The farther I got into the book with all its twists, turns and surprises the more compelling the story became. I could not guess how this story would wrap up with a satisfying conclusion and admit it was a bit open ended but not so much that it spoiled the story. I recommend this book to those willing to make the leap of faith and become involved with the plot. I would not recommend this book to anyone who is put off by descriptions of sexual activity though this book is clearly not pornographic.
Murder is a central theme of the plot's mystery as are vivd descriptions of the uninhibited sexual ferocity of the spirit. How all of this plays out makes for a suspenseful and thrilling reading experience. The farther I got into the book with all its twists, turns and surprises the more compelling the story became. I could not guess how this story would wrap up with a satisfying conclusion and admit it was a bit open ended but not so much that it spoiled the story. I recommend this book to those willing to make the leap of faith and become involved with the plot. I would not recommend this book to anyone who is put off by descriptions of sexual activity though this book is clearly not pornographic.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
Delving into the supernatural with this tome, Iles spins a taut thriller that spans more than twenty years. Infatuation, sex, friendships tested in a small town setting.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
"Home Run Kid Does it Again". Every time I see a book written by Greg Iles, there is no hesitation as I rush to purchase those coveted pages for my library. One is never disappointed until they have read the last word of the novel. And if your a voracious reader as I am, you know what I mean. There is nothing to dislike in any of the books that I have had the power profound pleasure in reading. Although, some of his published works bewilder the reader at the beginning, it doesn't discourage you but rather encourages you to "buckle your seatbelt" and see where he's going to take you. Anyone who enjoys an excellent mystery read that keeps you entertained for hours at a time would certainly enjoy this or any other of Mr Isles publications and should not consider thatgiving less th"Home Run Kid Does it Again". Every time I see a book written by Greg Iles, there is no hesitation as I rush to purchase those coveted pages for my library. One is never disappointed until they have read the last word of the novel. And if your a voracious reader as I am, you know what I mean. There is nothing to dislike in any of the books that I have had the power profound pleasure in reading. Although, some of his published works bewilder the reader at the beginning, it doesn't discourage you but rather encourages you to "buckle your seatbelt" and see where he's going to take you. Anyone who enjoys an excellent mystery read that keeps you entertained for hours at a time would certainly enjoy this or any other of Mr Isles publications and should not consider thatgiving less than five star . an five star reviews.
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Glen Battye
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2023
I am excellent well written book that left me wanting more. I couldn’t wait to start the next one.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2019
Quick delivery & as described, thank you
Lois Millott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sleep on More
Reviewed in Australia on May 14, 2014
I enjoyed this book , I like Greg Isles as an author, I like the fact that they seem to be set in a real town and his character from "The Quiet Game" came into it. Look forward to readiong his next book
vegan cake lover
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2014
Really enjoyed this book, kept me wondering ` what if` all along. Complex characters made for good reading. What do I do now?
David E. Yalda
4.0 out of 5 stars
SLEEP NO MORE
Reviewed in Australia on February 12, 2015
Greg Iles is one of the few writers I enjoy reading. "Sleep no more" kept me awake out of excitement. Natchez Burning was one of the best thrillers I have read so far.







