No One Goes Alone

A Novel

De: Erik Larson

Narrado por: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Erik Larson

From New York Times best-selling author Erik Larson comes his first venture into fiction, an otherworldly tale of intrigue and the impossible that marshals his trademark approach to nonfiction to create something new: a ghost story thoroughly grounded in history.

Pioneering psychologist William James leads an expedition to a remote isle in search of answers after a family inexplicably vanishes. Was the cause rooted in the physical world...or were there forces more paranormal and sinister at work? Available only on audio, because as Larson says, ghost stories are best told aloud.

A group of researchers sets sail for the Isle of Dorn in the North Atlantic in 1905 to explore the cause of several mysterious disappearances, most notably a family of four who vanished without a trace after a weeklong holiday on the island. Led by Professor James, a prominent member of the Society for Psychical Research, they begin to explore the island’s sole cottage and surrounding landscape in search of a logical explanation.

The idyllic setting belies an undercurrent of danger and treachery, with raging storms and unnerving discoveries adding to the sense of menace. As increasingly unexplainable events unfold, the now-stranded investigators are unsure whether they can trust their own eyes, their instincts, one another - or even themselves.

Erik Larson has written a terrifying tale of suspense, underpinned with actual people and events. Created specifically to entertain audio listeners, this eerie blend of the ghostly and the real will keep listeners captivated till the blood-chilling end.

Featuring Erik Larson reading his Notes for a Narrator.

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I enjoyed this book very much

This book is well written and Julian R-T is an expert narrator.
It is about evil, and how evil appears to materialize in different but recognizable forms.

High Expectations May Have Ruined This

Huge Larson fan. Have read, minus one, and loved his non-fiction. Was tremendously looking forward to this. Maybe too much. it wasn't nearly as good as his history works.

sounded familiar for most of it

A good story and well performed audio. The story sounded very familiar about 85% of the time. The authors end noe does say he was highly influenced by Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House. " The end did deviate and was enjoyable.

No One Goes Alone

A period ghost story of the first order! You’ll enjoy every word and regret when it’s over.

Great Mystery

Loved that it was partly historical. The details at the end of the story were amazing and informative. Made me do more research - always a good thing !

Story Is Not Horror

The story was good. That being said it was not in anyway shape or form scary. I think the ending could have been more profound. The writing is good but there is something in the story I found lacking. The narrator is incredible and I found my self interested.

Spoilers:

I think that there should have been additional interaction with the entity. I think that has the individuals had additional encounters realizing that perhaps the evil was all around us to begin with it would have been deeper. Seeing the same creation in man consistently.

Disappointed

The narrator was pretty much the only thing that gave the characters depth. The story line was profoundly predictable, although Marconi and his "wireless " were interesting.

Compelling and moody throughout.

Narrator is very good, can change dialects with ease.
Story is atmospheric with strong characters and building tension.

Nice Period Ghost Story

I enjoy all of Eric Larson’s books. He has a gift of putting the reader into the action. This works very well for his non-fiction works as well as this book. I really don’t get the bad reviews I have read. Much of Larson’s talent is writing in the vernacular of the place and time. His use of early 20th Century language is the lynchpin that brings the story together. The notion that some people believed that ghosts might live in radio waves and telegraph wires is something that is lost to us over 100 years later. The story itself is a bit simplistic, but the author’s use of periodlanguage lifts it up significantly.

A Suspenseful Story of Haunting Events

I liked the unexplained happenings on this Victorian Island Manor House. Scientists are sent to explore the unexplainable. This cast of men and women are full of plot twists and paranormal phenomena. Enjoy