White Heat

A Novel

De: M. J. McGrath

Narrado por: Kate Reading

Half Inuit and half outsider, Edie Kiglatuk is the best guide in her corner of the Arctic. But as a woman, she gets only grudging respect from the elders who rule her isolated community on Ellesmere Island. When a man is shot and killed while out on an “authentic” Arctic adventure under her watch, the murder attracts the attention of police sergeant Derek Palliser. As Edie sets out to discover what those tourists were really after, she is shocked by the suicide of someone very close to her. Though these events are seemingly unrelated, Edie’s Inuit hunter sensibility tells her otherwise. With or without Derek’s help, she is determined to find the key to this connection—a search that takes her beyond her small village and into the far reaches of the tundra.

White Heat is a stunning debut novel set in an utterly foreign culture amid an unforgiving landscape of ice and rock, of spirit ancestors and never-rotting bones. A suspense-filled adventure story that will captivate fans of Henning Mankell’s bestselling mysteries, this book marks the start of an exciting new series.

©2011 M. J. McGrath, Ltd. (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“M.J. McGrath opens a window onto a fascinating and disappearing culture in this haunting mystery.” ( Parade)

Unique Backdrop

Where does White Heat rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was a unique book because of the setting in the arctic and characters that have such a different life experience

What was one of the most memorable moments of White Heat?

No one moment stands out, so many were surprising.

What does Kate Reading bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Kate has the ability to pronounce dialog that would be difficult to read and make it sound like everyday speech.

Who was the most memorable character of White Heat and why?

Edie is a character who is difficult to love, but easy to understand and empathize with during a time of sorrow and upheaval.

Any additional comments?

I look forward to reading more of this series.

mildly interesting

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, it was not really my taste. It must have been a Book of the Day. I found myself getting disinterested, my mind wandered, yet I was able to keep up with the plot. I did listen until the end, but was glad when it ended.

different

not the same old mystery. the customs of the North add unique flavor

Inuit culture

Liked it all. Thot they should eat more rounded meals with fruit and veggies and milk and bread.

Great high arctic mystery.

Well-crafted mystery in the very interesting setting. Great insights into Inuit culture included in the structure which gives the story a great feel. Love yet likeable heroine.