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The Guide

By: Peter Heller
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The best-selling author of The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man who is hired by an elite fishing lodge in Colorado, where he uncovers a plot of shocking menace amid the natural beauty of sun-drenched streams and forests.

“Peter Heller is the poet laureate of the literary thriller." —Michael Koryta, New York Times best-selling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead

Kingfisher Lodge, nestled in a canyon on a mile and a half of the most pristine river water on the planet, is known by locals as "Billionaire's Mile" and is locked behind a heavy gate. Sandwiched between barbed wire and a meadow with a sign that reads "Don't Get Shot!" the resort boasts boutique fishing at its finest. Safe from viruses that have plagued America for years, Kingfisher offers a respite for wealthy clients. Now it also promises a second chance for Jack, a return to normalcy after a young life filled with loss. When he is assigned to guide a well-known singer, his only job is to rig her line, carry her gear, and steer her to the best trout he can find.

But then a human scream pierces the night, and Jack soon realizes that this idyllic fishing lodge may be merely a cover for a far more sinister operation. A novel as gripping as it is lyrical, as frightening as it is moving, The Guide is another masterpiece from Peter Heller Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Suspense Literary Fiction Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Heartfelt
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Poetic Prose • Engaging Mystery • Good Narrator • Vivid Descriptions • Suspenseful Plot • Exceptional Performance

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I am a fan of his newer work and have been going through his older work. I felt like the plot wasnt crisp and seemed mushy. too many sentences started with "He" He this, he that it got old for me. You get glimpses of the description and dialogue that is so fabulous in "The Painter".

not as good as newer work

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This book was amazing! I listened every chance I had! Never read this author, but I will be reading more after this one!!

Great story

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Kind of meanders. Especially when it doesn’t need to. It’s clear there’s some human testing crazy stuff going but it takes a little longer than necessary. The characters are written well enough so that you’ll root for them, but their paths never “meet”satisfying enough. But overall, a good read!

Fairly good

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I love Peter Heller's first novel "Dog Star". This book isn't in the same league, but it's a good listen if you're doing something else. It won't distract you and doesn't require 110% of your attention. This book follows the same fishing guide protagonist from Heller's erlier book which involved a canoe trip in the wilds of Canada (a little more exciting and suspenseful than this book).

The best tip I can give anyone thinking about purchasing this book is that it's A well-read fun adventure novel, without any critical writing or plot twists; great for an easy listen. But if you really want to read a good book consider Heller's "Dog Star" instead.

Outdoor Adventure Novel (fishing guide saves day)

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I am not a big thriller fan but I was intrigued by the sample. A bit far fetched, creepy but as soon as they added children to the story I was turned off. Great narrator or I would not have finished it. I liked Jack and Alison.

Hmmmmm it was ok

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