The Smoke in Our Eyes, James Grady
The Smoke in Our Eyes, James Grady
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The Smoke in Our Eyes

Author: James Grady

Narrator: Pete Cross

Unabridged: 12 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/06/2024

Synopsis

Set in 1959, the year the music died, The Smoke in Our Eyes is a cinematic, clock-ticking saga set in a small Montana town. When a fatal car accident shatters ten-year-old Lucas's world, he finds himself confronting crime and vengeance, humor and heroism, all against the backdrop of growing up. Alongside the tightly written drama of Lucas and his family, Grady, author of the classic Condor series, evokes a heady mood and sense of place. From the Space Race and the first warnings of global climate change to the brutal racism of segregation and the hope of a new generation to move us forward, The Smoke in Our Eyes is a fresh rending of rural noir that captures both an intimate story and the volatility of mid-century America.

About James Grady

James Grady is the award-winning author of more than a dozen novels and three times as many short stories. His first novel, Six Days of the Condor, became the classic Robert Redford movie Three Days of the Condor and the current Max Irons TV series Condor. A Mystery Writers of America Edgar finalist, he has received Italy’s Raymond Chandler Medal, France’s Grand Prix Du Roman Noir, Japan’s Baka-Misu literature award, and two Regardie's magazine short-story awards.

About Pete Cross

Pete Cross is an award-winning audiobook narrator and engineer who earned his MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. A multiple Earphones Awards winner and Audie finalist, he was nominated for a SOVAS award for his narration of Moby Dick and received the 2022 Audie Award for Ryan La Sala’s Be Dazzled and the 2023 Odyssey Award for Ryan La Sala’s The Honeys.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Janet on December 19, 2023

James Grady pivots from the intrigue of The Condor to a powerful, heartfelt coming-of-age tale set in the Last Best Place. Young Lucas gets his first pair of glasses and a good, long look at the underbelly of his hometown. From first crushes and family ties to profound love and deep injustice, THE S......more

Goodreads review by Mel on August 13, 2024

I read a couple of reviews on Amazon that gave this book, “The Smoke in Our Eyes”, a single-star rating because these readers could not follow the dialogue. They evidently expected a linear book with a linear plot. This book is definitely not that. It is a layered book, which reflects those times of......more

Goodreads review by I.M. on June 18, 2024

Reading "The Smoke in Our Eyes" allowed me to see the world through a 10 year old boy in rural Montana goodly (and important) number of years before I was born. James' narrative held me tight to this truth. The author invited me to interpret the signs, sounds, smells, and experiences through my 60 y......more

Goodreads review by Robert on May 01, 2024

Excellent coming of age novel about a boy and his small town in Montana and the goings on in his life with family, friends and events that will shape the young boy's life. There are elements in this that remind me of "Boy's Life" by Robert McCammon which is one of my favorite novels. An enjoyable re......more

Goodreads review by Lenny on April 24, 2024

I really enjoyed this book. I could read about Lucas all day long. It’s a great tale of small town America and a way of life sorely missed. So much happens in this story to so many colorful characters. I hope there is a sequel.......more

Quotes

"Set in 1959, this beautifully written coming-of-age story about 10-year-old Lucas Ross, who lives in Montana, is affectionately narrated by Pete Cross. Cross’s plain delivery and sincere tone allow listeners to step into Lucas’s shoes as he discovers the joys and revelations of adolescence." - Audiofile Magazine

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