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The Loch
- The Loch Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
Loch Ness holds secrets, ancient and deadly. Does a monster inhabit its depths, or is it just myth? Why, after thousands of reported sightings and dozens of expeditions, is there still no hard evidence?
Marine biologist Zachary Wallace knows, but the shock of his near-drowning as a child on Loch Ness have buried all memories of the incident. Now, a near-death experience suffered while on expedition in the Sargasso Sea has caused these long-forgotten memories to resurface. Haunted by vivid night terrors, stricken by a sudden fear of the water, Zach finds he can no longer function as a scientist.
Unable to cope, his career all but over, he stumbles down a path of self-destruction...until he receives contact from his estranged father, a man he has not seen since his parents divorced and he left Scotland as a boy.
Angus Wallace, a wily Highlander who never worked an honest day in his life, is on trial for murdering his business partner. Only Zachary can prove his innocence, if he is innocent, but to do so means confronting the nightmare that nearly killed him 17 years earlier.
Incorporating the latest research and "new evidence", that leads to real answers concerning the monster's identity, best-selling author Steve Alten weaves a tale of horror about the most publicized and controversial creature ever to exist.
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- Bones
- 12-11-23
Very enjoyable, well worth the listen.
I’d put off listening to this because I preferred the Meg series but wow? This was great. Hats off to the narrator. He really put in an effort and for the most part his accents were pretty good.
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- Klaus
- 09-02-18
Great listen
Great story, great narration with a beautiful Scottish accent. I will look for more from both author and narrator.
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- Iain Cook
- 26-10-19
good listening could put it down
loved it Scottish accent not great ! but good read and the story line kept me hooked ,
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-04-22
Very entertaining
Steve Alten is mostly known for the MEG series but this is just as good as any of them if not better. The story is well thought out and plausible, the action good and caracters well written
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- Victoria B.
- 05-08-23
A great listen
I loved the Meg series but loved this more. Living in the UK I remember so many of the expeditions mentioned in the storyline and have always believed there is “something” in Loch Ness. Yes it’s fiction, yes it’s crazy at times but I love the way Alten mixes real science with fantasy. I found it hard to put down.
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- D
- 21-12-23
It took too long to get to the punchline.
There is no doubting the commitment of the narrator in his attempt to drive the story forward, but the language was cliche driven and when was this set? There is no death penalty in Scotland. His Scottish accents were confusing- which part of Scotland were the characters from?
Why did it take so long for the main character to meet the monster. Not scary or suspenseful enough.
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- ms abby caruana
- 28-12-20
Don't be put off by the Scottish accents.
Once I'd got my head around the dodgy Scottish accents I really enjoyed the book.
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- Rod K.
- 25-11-23
Enjoyable adventure story
As long as you can get past the phone Scots accent, it’s an enjoyable wee story about nessy and the continuing adventure to find her.
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- Myke
- 07-01-24
Don’t go near the water
A nice mix of history and a gripping yarn. Really enjoyable if creature features are your thing.
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- GK
- 17-04-18
This is another good Steve Alten monster book
Like the first Meg books this carries just enough (almost) credible science to back what is an enthralling story. The characters have depth and there is enough mystery to keep you hooked.
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