Under the Lake

By: Stuart Woods

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Stuart Woods, the best-selling author of L.A. Times and Heat, has created a haunting thriller full of ghostly images, murder and old family secrets. Part detective story, part ghost story, part Southern gothic - this absorbing novel will fascinate listeners as a small town’s present, past and future converge.

©1987 Stuart Woods (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC

Another great book by Stuart Woods

Not as atmospheric as "Chiefs " which the reason I bought this book. A solid story , if unlikely, not that anyone cares . A good listen .

Stuart Woods fan

Excellent story and performances. Again Stuart Woods did not let me down. Can't wait for the next one. Always look forward to his books.

Good read

Let's just say it's like having a really good burger - not an extraordinary meal, but very enjoyable and leaves you satisfied. Some interesting twists at the end give the reader a good "ohhh" and just a solid story to keep you entertained. Wonderful performance by the narrator.

You like the mystical? Maybe this is for you.

I've enjoyed Stuart Woods. But mystical stuff doesn't crank my handle. I bought this on the strength of my past Wood experiences. Okay… my fault, I'll read the reviews before getting another of his novels. If you like ghostly explanations for mysteries… You could like this one fine. Me? Not so much. Finished it though. So, it was a three star experience.

Too much sex

Intriguing story and some of it was predictable but way too much sex and sexual innuendo.

Hmmmmmm.....

Fast paced, fun, read. On top of the standard mystery novel, it's got some mysterious quirky parts that make you wonder. The final, ending, twist was quite unique. Gimmie another Stuart Woods book!

Early Stuart Woods; early Southern Gothic.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

A lot. The plot meanders all over the place, even though the book is set in a small lakeside town. Also, the science fiction, woo woo, voodoo aspects of the story. There are unknowable mysterious happenings all over the place, and seers who conduct seances, and lots of twists and turns which serve mainly to lose the reader, and thus eventually bore him; that is to say, me.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The least interesting is the above. The most interesting, I think, is the main character, John Howell, who leaves his upscale, wealthy wife and life to hide out in this tiny town in Georgia. I liked him enough to almost finish the entire book, and I may actually do that at some point. Also, the narrator, Tom Stechshulte. He is easy to listen to and handles the Southern accents very nicely.

What three words best describe Tom Stechschulte’s voice?

Calm. Soothing. Genuine.

Did Under the Lake inspire you to do anything?

No.

Any additional comments?

I am not at all wild about this restructuring of the reviews. in fact, I really hate it. As it was, the narrative structure allowed me to say what I needed to say, rather than forcing me into these arbitrary Q and As.This style is not an improvement. Bring back the old school, please! Let me be me! And various other perorations.

Something different to think about.

Believe it or not. Real or just a dream. Very different from the usual mystery story. Slow start, but great as it went on.

Great book

This was great to just listen and get lost in a story…Loved the character development and the mixing in of the paranormal

Enjoyable listen

Any additional comments?

This is a very nice book for a listen on a long trip. Nice story line, interesting characters and enough going on that you don't get bored. And it has an interesting ending. I'm not a huge fan of fake southern accents but this narrator did not grate on my nerves much at all.