Wild Dark Shore

A Novel

De: Charlotte McConaghy

Narrado por: Cooper Mortlock, Katherine Littrell, Saskia Maarleveld, Steve West

This program features multicast narration.

An ENTHRALLING new novel from the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of Migrations and Once There Were Wolves

"The ensemble narration brings this intense story to life.” — AudioFile

"A WILDLY TALENTED writer." ―Emily St. John Mandel

A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon.

Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore.

Isolation has taken its toll on the Salts, but as they nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, it begins to feel like she might just be what they need. Rowan, long accustomed to protecting herself, starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again.

But Rowan isn’t telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust each other enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it’s too late—and if they can finally put the tragedies of the past behind them to create something new, together.

A novel of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty, and ferocious love, Wild Dark Shore is about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

©2025 Charlotte McConaghy (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Urgent…McConaghy ratchets up the tension as the characters’ paranoia and mutual suspicion increases and their motives are revealed…McConaghy blends entertainment with a sobering message about conservation and the impacts of geographic isolation.”—Publishers Weekly

Slow burn, good ending

Good story. Narration was good except the voice of Dominick. Just couldn’t connect with it.

Beautiful and tragic

I think this will be my favorite McConagy book. I drive 4 hours a day and listen solely to audible. Migrations, her other work is in my top 5 reads of all time. This may top that book. Her ability to write so beautifully, dark and tragic is profound. 10/10 just listen, you won't regret the credit.

The amazing character depth and the incredible descriptions of beauty.

I was on the island walking each step with the characters … I think I finished in 4 days. One of the best books ever listened. Written like poetry.

Simply amazing!!!!!!!

Wow!! I enjoyed every second of it, beautifully written. No doubt it’ll be one of my top faves this year.

Vivid world

I loved the description of the natural world,, the facts about the flora and fauna of this unique island.

So different a storyline

outstanding and unique story. The performers elevated the whole experience. If you are looking for something beyond the ordinary, this is a must read

Unique story

Rich characters and a really good mystery. I felt like I was there seeing all the magnificent wild creatures and feeling the cold.

Fantastic Book

Amazing book! What a full circle story! Highly recommend! Five star read! Amazing read! Yes

Did not want it to end

Such a wonderful well written novel with great narration, heartbreaking and and I know it will linger in my mind for a very long time

Amazing story and audible production

I Loved every bit of this story. The Complex characters made for a very rich mystery for all to enjoy!