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No One Goes Alone

By: Erik Larson
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Erik Larson
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2021 Penguin Random House Audio (P)2021 Random House Audio

Dear Listener,

What inspired me to use a new approach—my first novel!—to tell this story?
"I love a good ghost story, and decided one day, pretty much on a whim, to write one myself—the kind of story I’d like to read on a dark night with a glass of brandy in hand and a fire in the hearth. But something else also apparated, ghostlike, in my mind. I decided this story would have an underlayment of historical fact, because history after all is what I do. Specifically, I wanted to use some of the spooky real-life people and events I discovered during my research for my nonfiction book Thunderstruck, which dealt in part with the Victorian era’s obsession with ghosts and the afterlife. What especially intrigued me was the deadly serious Society for Psychical Research, especially its Committee on Haunted Houses. I like to think of the result as a ghost story with footnotes. But don’t let that scare you; there’s plenty else that will." –Erik Larson, writer of No One Goes Alone

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Great mystery!

This book felt like the Agatha Christie novel And Then There Was None. I love the old- fashioned ghost story feel to it. Great quick read.

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Enjoyed it.

A bit out there for me but then shouldn't we all take a little time to read something that takes us on a snappy
vacation we haven't been on before? I very much like Erik 's books... all of them.

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Excellent

I do hope Larson continues writing ghost stories. I was hooked on the first chapter.

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X country trip

Helped pass the hours on a x country driving trip. We both like Larson’s books and his ghost story was as well developed as his in print text.

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Compelling!!!

LOVED IT!!
This story feels so much like Eric Larsen’s other books that I had to keep reminding myself that it is fictional.
I found it to be very interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed listening, especially as the narrator has such a captivating voice. Too many times I’ve been unable to finish a book because the narrators voice was annoying.
I’m going to play this book again before the year is out.

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Good old fashioned spooky story

I found this really entertaining, you can find hints of Eriks non fiction style… this is a perfect listen right in time for “spooky season”. Enjoy!

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Historically based ghost story

Not bad if you enjoy mysteries based on some factual characters. My book group chose it for our Halloween week meetup.

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Fabulous narrator, great story!

Super-spooky and interesting story, with the best narrator I’ve ever heard. He totally brought the characters to life. If you enjoy Agatha Christie you’ll love this short book! Group of diverse people brought together to investigate bizarre happenings at a remote property, complete with intrigue and romance. Also, the trademark excellent research of facts and period history by Larson adds to the interest! Sometimes a bit hard to follow but overall, extremely enjoyable read/listen.

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Well written

story did not captivate me. I had a hard time with some of the content.

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Delightfully eerie and endlessly inexplicable

A delightful read that causes one to feel empathy for its characters while it dispassionately and systematically builds a sense of eeriness that lasts beyond the book. Well-acted (or -Spoken, I guess), this is well worth your time. Quasi-historical fiction at its best. Thanks to all!

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