The Homestead

De: Douglass Hoover

Narrado por: Michael Mahony

Centered deep in the Alaskan bush, the Homestead offers a primal refuge for young men and women disenchanted by the modern era. Only accessible via helicopter or a series of rugged, treacherous trails, this Thoreauvian utopia stands as a testament to humanity’s ability to thrive in its natural state.

But when a grizzly bear attack kicks off an increasingly violent chain of events, the secrets of the Homestead’s founder, Augustin Stark, risk being brought into the light. As he grapples to keep the family he’s created together, a malevolent outside force joins the fray: one that threatens to destroy not only the community but the people themselves.

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stark reminder that sacrifice for this country is overlooked when the need for you expires.

veteran brotherhood that never fades. The bonds forged in fire don't cool when the people with power decide there's no longer a need.

Not bad…

Worst part was the whistling “S” in the narrator’s voice, and the audio almost sounded like it was recorded from a transistor radio… kinda liked it after a few chapters, giving that feel of an old story.
Good book, second i’ve heard from Hoover.

Thought it would have a supernatural element

Thought it was going to be like the last 2 books with a supernatural element to it. It enroll was a decent story but a lot of pain and sadness that really hit hard. The author has a keen way of bringing your heart and soul to the table with his story. The narrator could have been better someone like Will Patton would have really turned things up for sure.

Great story

The narrator is a little blah, but the story is strong and keeps your attention the whole time

Great story telling.

Loving Douglas Hoover after reading The North Woods. What a gift to book lovers!
This book did not disappoint in any way except the monotone delivery of narrator did not give the author his due. Nonetheless, I’d recommend it highly.

Bad narrator

This book is amazing but the monotone nature of the reader and the lack of emotion makes this a difficult listen! Don’t use this guy again!!’ Argh!

The Homestead

I enjoyed this book. I downloaded it under the mistaken assumption that it was a horror/supernatural tale (warning: it is not), rather than a sort of adventure-thriller. It's a testament to Mahony's writing that I enjoyed the book anyway, despite not usually being a fan of the genre.
Mahony creates a number of believable, fairly well-rounded characters, most of whom are ex-military. The author knows this subject well.
There are a few times in the novel where characters make speeches, sometimes in their thoughts, but also, unfortunately, in dialogue. The speeches are interesting, raising thought-provoking ideas, but they're still speeches. I would have preferred for Mahony to let his story do the talking for him.
Still, this is a fun book and it held my interest throughout.