HIDE AND SEEK: Audio Book Now Available!

by Amy Shojai | Aug 24, 2016 | Fiction | 24 comments

HIDE AND SEEK, THE AUDIO BOOK!

A mysterious contagion will shatter countless lives unless a service dog and his trainer find a missing cat . . . in 24 hours.

A STALKER hides in plain sight.

A VICTIM faces her worst fear.

AND A DOG seeks the missing—and finds hope.

And yes…that is MY voice (or should I say…VOICES) on the audio book! It’s now available here:

AMAZON

AUDIBLE

Coming Soon to iTUNES!

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24 Comments

nichole on August 24, 2016 at 12:22 pm

Congrats on your new audio book! What a cool cover.
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Carleen Pruess Coulter on August 24, 2016 at 12:38 pm

Looks like a good story! I bet recording the audio was an interesting experience!
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 3:23 pm
  
  Yep, I wrote about the production here: https://amyshojai.com/lend-me-your-ear-audio-books/
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Tenacious Little Terrier on August 24, 2016 at 3:13 pm

Congrats! How long did it take you?
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 3:25 pm
  
  It took a little over a month. Reading is easy, but doing different voices is a challenge–and then editing to make sure everything works is another PITA. *s*
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Bryn Nowell on August 24, 2016 at 3:56 pm

Cheers to you! This is a wonderful accomplishment. I am sure the book (and audiobook) will be wildly successful. Don’t forget to remember us “little guys” when you’re big and famous! Congrats!
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 9:45 pm
  
  Awww…there are no “little guys” there’s just ALL US TOGETHER!
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raisingyourpetsnaturally on August 24, 2016 at 4:01 pm

Wow! What a really exciting trailer. Good luck with the new audio book.
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 9:44 pm
  
  Thanks so much! Putting together the trailer was fun, too. And…my dog Magic makes a cameo appearance, too.
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sadieandco on August 24, 2016 at 6:13 pm

Wow! Love the preview. We have a twelve hour drive to our holiday destination in October…..
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 9:44 pm
  
  Hope you enjoy the book if you get the chance to listen. *s*
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Amazon CARES (@AmazonCares) on August 24, 2016 at 6:51 pm

Amy, it takes a lot of talent and creativity to WRITE a book. And to voice the characters! Audio Books make long trips moe bearable. I’ll look forward to hearing your characters come to life! PS – anyone reading this comment should review the book on Amazon to support Amy!
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 9:43 pm
  
  Awww….THANKS so much! Yes, reviews help enormously.
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PawesomeCats (@pawesomecats) on August 24, 2016 at 7:33 pm

Congrats on the audio recording – it must have been a great experience pulling it all together.
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Beth (@dailydogtag) on August 24, 2016 at 8:23 pm

Wow! You are so busy, I don’t know how you manage to get everything done. I am looking forward to listening to the book!
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 9:43 pm
  
  I’ve finally put together an editorial calendar so I can keep track, whew!
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Sweet Purrfections on August 24, 2016 at 8:39 pm

Listening to books is how I read them because I my travels in the car for my job. I listened to the first book in the series and fell in love. I look forward to listening to this one.
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- Amy Shojai on August 24, 2016 at 9:42 pm
  
  Can’t wait to hear what you think!
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ruth and layla on August 24, 2016 at 10:02 pm

Congratulations on the audio and I have listed them on my to do list for when I have the time to sit and read your books
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MARJORIE DAWSON on August 24, 2016 at 11:57 pm

Cool cover Amy, drama and flame! We are big fans of audio books here, and animal stories are top of the list. I can work while reading, it’s a win-win!
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- Amy Shojai on August 25, 2016 at 8:01 am
  
  Yes, I love having the option.
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Puppy Tales Studio on August 25, 2016 at 1:52 am

Congratulations! That’s so awesome!! I love audiobooks: I listen to them all the time when I’m in my car!
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- Amy Shojai on August 25, 2016 at 8:01 am
  
  Thanks a bunch!
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GonetotheSnowDogs (@Gone2theSnowDog) on August 25, 2016 at 10:33 pm

Congratulations on your audio book!
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