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Remain

A Supernatural Love Story

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Written by: Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos, Julia Whelan, Nicholas Sparks
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense

COMING SOON AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN AND STARRING JAKE GYLLENHAAL AND PHOEBE DYNEVOR

When New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend’s summer home, he is hoping to make a fresh start. Recently discharged from an upscale psychiatric facility where he was treated for acute depression, he is still wrestling with the pain of losing his beloved sister. Sylvia’s deathbed revelation—that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family—sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he has about his logical and controlled world.

Tate and Wren find themselves forging an immediate connection, one that neither has ever experienced before. But Tate gradually discovers that below the surface of Wren’s idyllic small-town life, hatred, jealousy, and greed are festering, threatening their fragile relationship just as it begins to blossom. Tate realizes that in order to free Wren from an increasingly desperate fate, he will need to unearth the truth about her past before time runs out . . . a quest that will make him doubt whether we can ever believe the stories we tell about ourselves, and the laws that govern our existence. Love—while transformative—can sometimes be frightening.

A story about the power of transcendent emotion, Remain asks us all: Can love set us free not only from our greatest sorrows, but even from the boundaries of life and death? Editors Select Paranormal Romantic Suspense Women's Fiction Race Against Time Fantasy
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What the critics say

“Bestseller Sparks (The Notebook) and filmmaker Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense) combine their talents to create a paranormal love story that makes suspension of disbelief easy through thoughtful characterization. . . . The mystery chugs along nicely but the romance is the stronger plot, and the authors deserve credit for making the relationship between the living and the dead moving. Fans of both authors will not be disappointed.”—Publishers Weekly

“The blending of bestselling novelist Sparks’ signature romance with renowned film director Shyamalan’s supernatural touches is brilliant. . . . This mysterious and moving love story will attract legions of eager readers.”—Booklist, starred review

Editorial Review

A spooky-sweet romantic mystery
In this supernatural love story set in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Nicholas Sparks ventures outside of North Carolina and beyond the realm of romance in collaboration with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (the pride of Philadelphia). It’s a creative combo I never expected but eagerly listened to, if only to see what they would come up with. And it works! The romance is swoon-worthy and oh-so-sweet. Plus, the eerie, paranormal edge totally creeped me out (in a good way). Narrators Ari Fliakos and Julia Whelan are perfectly cast as Tate and Wren—another brilliant pairing you’ll absolutely fall in love with. Listen now, and watch the movie next year!—Tricia F., Audible Editor

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Great storyline with suspense in every chapter. Not repetitive or empty filler sentences . Made the visions seem real.

Great storyline

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan

I absolutely love Nicholas Sparks—his writing always pulls at the heartstrings—so when I heard he was teaming up with M. Night Shyamalan for a supernatural love story, I knew I had to read it. And it did not disappoint!

Remain perfectly blends the emotional depth Sparks is known for with Shyamalan’s eerie, suspenseful storytelling. The result is a haunting yet beautiful tale that lingers long after you’ve finished.

Tate and Wren’s connection is intense and otherworldly, and the story keeps you questioning what’s real right alongside them. There’s love, loss, mystery, and just enough of the supernatural to give you chills while still tugging on your heart.

Whether you love a classic Sparks-style romance or you’re drawn to stories with a supernatural twist, Remain delivers both beautifully. It’s emotional, atmospheric, and completely captivating—a love story that proves some bonds truly do transcend life and death.

Emotional Depth

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I enjoyed the book and found it a little predictable. I would recommend it to others if you want to read/hear something different from the two authors.

Good mix between the two authors

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Loved the book!!! I am a fan of both contributors and together they bring a great story.
I hope there are plans for many more collaborations. It would be a nice sequel to see Tate find love.
Thanks

Great Combination of Mystical and Romance

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Loved the love story.
I liked the combination of horror and touching romanticism and a little bit of murder mystery.

Originality

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