Coincidence by J. W. Ironmonger audiobook

Coincidence: A Novel

By J. W. Ironmonger
Read by Steven Crossley

HarperCollins, HarperAudio 9780062309907
10.33 Hours • Unabridged
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What determines the course of our lives? Chance … or destiny? On Midsummer's Day, 1982, three-year-old Azalea Ives is found alone at a seaside fairground. One year later, her mother's body washes up on a beach—her link to Azalea unnoticed. On Midsummer's Day, 1992, her adoptive parents are killed in a Ugandan rebel uprising; Azalea is narrowly rescued by a figure from her past. Terrified that she, too, will meet her fate on Midsummer's Day, Azalea approaches Thomas Post, an expert in debunking coincidences. Azalea's past, he insists, is random—but as Midsummer's Day approaches, he worries that she may bring fate upon herself.

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Summary

What determines the course of our lives? Chance … or destiny?

On Midsummer's Day, 1982, three-year-old Azalea Ives is found alone at a seaside fairground.

One year later, her mother's body washes up on a beach—her link to Azalea unnoticed.

On Midsummer's Day, 1992, her adoptive parents are killed in a Ugandan rebel uprising; Azalea is narrowly rescued by a figure from her past.

Terrified that she, too, will meet her fate on Midsummer's Day, Azalea approaches Thomas Post, an expert in debunking coincidences. Azalea's past, he insists, is random—but as Midsummer's Day approaches, he worries that she may bring fate upon herself.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Playful, inventive, and fast-paced, Coincidence sweeps you up and carries you along…The droll, sharp-witted narrator spins this tale with the lightest of touches, all the way to its perfect ending. I adored this book.” —Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author
“In Coincidence, J. W. Ironmonger takes the reader on an amazing journey…Read this brainy, delightful novel.” —Margot Livesey, New York Times bestselling author
“A haunting, lyrical meditation on how fates are woven together, for better or worse.” —Simon Van Booy, author of The Illusion of Separateness

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Author Bio: J. W. Ironmonger

Author Bio: J. W. Ironmonger

J. W. Ironmonger was born and raised in East Africa. He now lives in rural Shropshire, England, with his wife, Sue.

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Available Formats : CD
Category: Fiction/Literary
Runtime: 10.33
Audience: Adult
Language: English