The Wild Inside

A Novel of Suspense

By: Christine Carbo

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

For fans of Louise Penny, C. J. Box, and Nevada Barr comes a haunting crime novel set in Glacier National Park, where one man finds himself on a collision course with the dark heart of the wild and the even darker heart of human nature.

It was a clear, starry night in Glacier National Park. Fourteen-year-old Ted Systead and his father were camping peacefully beneath the rugged peaks and sweeping sky when the unimaginable happened: Ted's father was mauled by a grizzly bear and dragged to his death.

Now, 20 years later, as a special agent for the Department of the Interior, Ted is called back to investigate a crime that echoes the horror of that night. Only this time the victim was tied to a tree before the animal's attack. Ted teams up with one of the park officers - a man named Monty, whose pleasant exterior masks an all-too-vivid knowledge of the area. Residents of the nearby community are less than forthcoming. Suspicious of outsiders and intimately connected to the wilderness that surrounds them, they confront their fellow man and nature with equal measures of reverence and brutality. As the days pass with no clear answers, not only is human life at stake but so too is that of a majestic creature who carries with it valuable evidence. Ted's search for truth takes him far into the wilderness, on the trail of a killer, and eventually to a shocking and unexpectedly personal conclusion.

Rich in atmosphere and evocative, lush descriptions, The Wild Inside is a gripping debut novel about the wondrously perilous intersection between man and nature.

©2015 Christine Carbo (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Suspenseful Listen, Very Enjoyable

Was tentative about starting this audiobook as the back-story on Special Agent Systed would be hard to listen. That sad story was well handled by the author, Christine Carbo, and narrated with real warmth and empathy by Bray.

This was actually a very suspenseful, interesting audiobook from the beginning to the end. I enjoyed how the clues and leads were followed-up logically and thoroughly. I thought I had it all figured out, but then found out I was wrong. Love it when I don't see the twist coming -- and it still makes sense.

I enjoyed the descriptions of Montana and Glacier National Park. I have added it to my "Must Travel" list.

I will be spending my valuable credit on the new book by Carbo. She is on my "Definite Author List" for up-coming books.

NOTE: There is a scene involving a veterinarian and abuse of a family animal that I did not listen for 5 minutes as it was too much for me. I was still able to keep up with the story.

Excellent !

Excellent story, writing and performance. Will look for more by this author and narrator. Will miss Ted.

Murder in Montana

Special Agent Ted Systead returns to Glacier National Park to investigate the mauling and murder of a man in the park, twenty years after his own dad was killed by a grizzly on a camping trip in the same area . . . haunted by his own memories and the botched investigation of his dad's death, Ted forges ahead with the search for the killer who shot, tied up and left the man to be eaten by the bear . . . a few things could have been left out, making the story better . . . the disdain for faith in God, number one and the excessive filthy language . . . I enjoyed the tale of Ted, his family, and the resolution, which went a way that I never expected . . .

Great Listen!!

Definitely a book that's hard to put down.. Look forward to more from this author..

average

I didn't love this story. Or hate it. It basically was average. I had to take a break midway through because I got a little bored. But the end pulled me through with enough interest.

Gripping

Well written and well read. Another great book! Man and beast are not really that far apart.

Good one.

Yep, in line with penny and box. Noticed there are two more books by this author plan to read them. Good story line, fleshed out characterizations, and an actual plot. I would recommend for anyone who enjoys a good , clean mystery.

insightful

A good read. A bit gruesome at times. If you can get around the empathetic impacts an excellent adventure mystery novel.

Keep me guessing

This was a good story and would have given it 5 stars except for I don’t understand why authors can write such a good book but can’t come up with intelligent words so instead they take the Gods name in vain? The animal cruelty put tears in my eyes and it was disturbing…unfortunately their are sick people like this in our world who have no compassion for any form of life. Thank goodness it does show for the most part that many people don’t agree with this behavior and still are very compassionate and are still willing to help defenseless animals.

Good story,but got slow and tedious.

I'm a great fan of crime mystery stories, but this one could have used a bit more action or maybe suspense to keep your interest. Thus the 3 stars. an OK listen, but sure wouldn't keep you up all night.