The Storytellers

Name: The Storytellers
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Caron McKinlay
ISBN: 9798765054062

Author: Caron McKinlay

Narrator: Olivia Thompson

Unabridged: 10 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/09/2022

Categories: Fiction, Visionary & Metaphysical, Fantasy, Contemporary

Synopsis

Trapped between life and the afterlife, three women meet and share their stories while discovering the truth about the men in their lives—and about themselves.

Suspended in an eerie state of limbo, an entity called the Gatekeeper tells Nikki, Ronnie, and Mrs. Hawthorne they are on the cusp of entering the afterlife—but only if the women can persuade him that in their earthly lives, they knew the meaning of love.

Fragments of their memories return, plunging them back into their pasts, and forcing them to face the desires, disappointments, addictions, lies, and obsessions they battled in life.

But before time runs out, will they find the answer to the ultimate question: what is love?

About Caron McKinlay

Caron McKinlay grew up in a mining town on the east coast of Scotland where her dad would return from the pit and fill her life with his tall tales. She never thought about making a career in writing-that was what posh people did, not someone from a working-class council estate.

However, her father's death was the cause of deep introspection and her emotions gave birth to a short story, "Cash," which was published in the Scottish Book Trust's anthology, Blether. This gave her the confidence to try and believe in herself.

When not blogging, reading, and writing, Caron spends her time with her daughters. She doesn't enjoy exercise-but loves running around after her grandsons, Lyle and Noah, to whom she is devoted.

Caron had three childhood dreams in life: to become a published author, to become a teacher, and for David Essex to fall in love with her. Two out of three ain't bad, and she's delighted with that.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie "Curling up with a Coffee and a Kindle" on May 30, 2022

Such an unusual book, one written with emotion, humour and superb observation. The characters were wonderful. Whilst their stories were very different, I did find it difficult for the first third to remember which character was which for some reason. The writing is exquisite. I found myself smiling,......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on May 17, 2022

I was fortunate enough to read a BETA copy of this book, before it became The Storytellers and prior to any edits or changes, and in my humble opinion, this book was OUTSTANDING. It was during a Zoom call with Caron that she mentioned she had written a book and was nervous about sending it out to age......more

Goodreads review by Mairi on April 21, 2022

Caron McKinlay’s long-awaited debut does not disappoint. It is a story of three women, all at different stages in their lives, yet all bound by a turbulent past and an inability to find closure. McKinlay’s writing is vivid and conversational and she sweeps the reader in her narrative from the first p......more

Goodreads review by Bookworm86 on May 01, 2022

Review for 'The Storytellers' by Caron McKinlay. Read and reviewed for Caron McKinlay and Bloodhound Books. Publication date 16th May 2022. This is the Caron McKinlay's debut novel. I was originally drawn to this book by its pretty cover and intriguing sounding synopsis and title. I must admit I was......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on May 10, 2022

I loved this book! I was really lucky to have been given the opportunity to read a pre-released copy and I am so grateful for it! It's written with some absolutely beautiful descriptions that are simply poetic in their delivery. This book was a labour of love and you can tell on every page. I found......more