North of Boston, Elisabeth Elo
North of Boston, Elisabeth Elo
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North of Boston

Author: Elisabeth Elo

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 12 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/23/2014

Synopsis

Dennis Lehane meets Smilla’s Sense of Snow: a big discovery in the world of female suspense about an edgy young woman with the rare ability to withstand extreme conditionsElisabeth Elo’s debut novel introduces Pirio Kasparov, a Boston-bred tough-talking girl with an acerbic wit and a moral compass that points due north.When the fishing boat Pirio is on is rammed by a freighter, she finds herself abandoned in the North Atlantic. Somehow she survives nearly four hours in the water before being rescued by the Coast Guard. But her fisherman friend Ned, the boat’s owner, is not so lucky.Compelled to look after Noah, the son of the late Ned and her alcoholic prep school friend, Thomasina, Pirio can’t shake the lurking suspicion that the boat’s sinking—and Ned’s death—was no accident. It’s a suspicion seconded by her deeply cynical, autocratic Russian father, who tells her that nothing is ever what it seems. Then the Navy reaches out to her to participate in research on human survival in dangerously cold temperatures.With the help of a curious journalist named Russell Parnell, Pirio begins unraveling a lethal plot involving the glacial whaling grounds off Baffin Island. In a narrow inlet in the arctic tundra, Pirio confronts her ultimate challenge: to trust herself.A gripping literary thriller, North of Boston combines the atmospheric chills of Jussi Adler-Olsen with the gritty mystery of Laura Lippman. And Pirio Kasparov is a gutsy, compellingly damaged heroine with many adventures ahead.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on October 08, 2018

Wonderful sense of place, vulnerable characters, and a heroine who can kick butt and take names. I really enjoyed this book. The writing itself is first rate all the way. I admit to having to skip a few paragraphs of terrible violence (which I normally don't do or have to do), but that's to the cred......more

Goodreads review by Cynnamon on November 19, 2021

For English version please scroll down **************** Spannender Thiller im Eismeeer Im Klappentext meiner Ausgabe vergleicht eine Zeitschrift dieses Buch mit Fräulein Smillas Gespür für Schnee. Doch obwohl einige Parallelen bestehen war das Lesegefühl doch ein ganz anderes. Smillas Abenteuer waren s......more

Goodreads review by Olenka on December 04, 2019

Lo mejor del libro, el personaje de Pirio que me ha encantado! Por momentos se me ha hecho un poco largo y pesado, descripciones que a mi parecer no eran necesarias. Sentí que le ha faltado "algo"... aún así ha estado entretenido......more

Quotes

“A gripping and unorthodox thriller, packed with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.” Tom Perrotta, New York Times bestselling author

“Utterly riveting…Kasparov is one of the best protagonists I’ve read in years.” Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author

“Marguerite Gavin projects the swagger of this feisty character…Gavin keeps this thriller on track with all its twists and turns.” AudioFile

“A murder mystery, an environmental thriller, and a domestic drama.” Boston Globe

“The author…loves a strong protagonist who drives the action. She’s created a dandy in Pirio Kasparov.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“Subplots ripple out from the opening collision, circling a story rich with wicked smart allusions to Russian literature and clever nods to Western culture’s most famous fishing story—Moby-Dick.” Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

“An entertaining read with unusual and unique characters…A touch of an eco plot gives it something for everyone.” RT Book Reviews

“Pirio…is voiced by Gavin’s pitch-perfect reading. Gavin’s other characters are just as distinct…Gavin keeps control as the action builds until the tension is almost painful…Anyone looking for an exciting story with memorable characters should tune in to this first-rate debut.” Booklist (audio review)

“Outstanding…The brisk plot smoothly incorporates such far-flung subjects as environmental issues, the fishing industry, and the perfume business.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Pirio Kasparov is an alluring heroine….An impressive debut with surprising literary depth.” Booklist (starred review)

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