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Carter & Lovecraft
- Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
Daniel Carter used to be a homicide detective, but his last case - the hunt for a serial killer - went wrong in strange ways and soured the job for him. Now he's a private investigator trying to live a quiet life. Strangeness, however, has not finished with him.
First, he inherits a bookstore in Providence from someone he's never heard of, along with an indignant bookseller who doesn't want a new boss. She's Emily Lovecraft, the last known descendant of H. P. Lovecraft, the writer from Providence who told tales of the Great Old Ones and the Elder Gods, creatures and entities beyond the understanding of man. Then people start dying in impossible ways, and while Carter doesn't want to be involved, he's beginning to suspect that someone else wants him to be. As Carter reluctantly investigates, he discovers that H. P. Lovecraft's tales were more than just fiction, and he must accept another unexpected and far more unwanted inheritance.
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- Helenshka
- 20-04-20
Fascinating & Wonderful
Literally full of wonder and a fascinating take on the HPL lore, canon, and universe. If you are a Lovecraft fan give it a go. If you like a Detective mystery with a twist, give it a go. I am really looking forward to diving into the next book in the series!
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- Hazel A.
- 30-07-17
Accomplishes all its goals. A solid outing for Lovecraft fans.
It's not easy to write well in the Lovecraft genre, but this book manages to cover all the bases. A detective story that soon dissolves into a classic lovecraftian mind bender.
The reading is well accomplished and works well with the feel of the book.
Recommended to people who dream of a book that links monsters, maths and retired detectives everywhere!
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- sukie
- 08-04-18
interesting build of an idea
loved this story. characters are developing. based in the real world with a 'twist ' of something darker.
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- Jamie
- 07-06-18
A must for HPL fans!
Really enjoyed this as a longtime Lovecraft fan I devour anything linked to him or the mythos.
C&L is a lot of fun. It rarely strays from the structure of a classic Lovecraft story. In fact I would put money on the idea having a basis in the ‘Call of Cthulhu’ roleplaying game.
Dan Carter is a likeable protagonist who despite bemoaning the ‘gumshoe cliche’ has many of the hallmarks of just such a character.
Given HPL’s much written about racism the decision to make his last living descendent African American was a bit gratuitous. While I get the authors intent it seems a bit obvious. That said, Emily Lovecraft is a smart sassy character who’s willingness to accept the haemorrhaging inducing truth about the universe rivals Carters own.
My only minor criticism is the secondary arc involving Emily’s boyfriend seems (at time of listening) a little superfluous to the story. Other than that this story is fab with a killer twist that has opened up our heroes to much more exposure to HPL’s terrifying world.
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- Andrew Stonehouse
- 18-09-19
A must for Lovecraft fans.
A good lovecraftean mystery for the present day. Will probably appeal to Lovecraft fans more than most. Still worth a listen.
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- owen harkin
- 25-03-22
Reminiscent of some work by Mr S. King
From the Cabal series, to Goon Squad and now this book, the author has proven his versatility.
Obviously the talented narrators give different flavours to the work, but the material definitely seems to be constructed specific to each series.
This one I found to have echos of Steven King, the way he sets his characters and develops their environment.
I suppose all that waffle means, I liked the book and I shall be happily purchasing the next one presently.
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- James Whitehead
- 09-05-24
Lovecraftian noir? Yes please
sometimes a great narrative comes together with the perfect narrator, this is one of those times. Visceral and fast-paced storytelling made the most of the eldritch theme, and I'm looking forward to the next installment!
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- petitbilbo
- 06-08-17
Meta-Lovecraft at it's best!
The book starts a bit slowly, but give some time, the end is Well worth it!
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- Matthew Waller
- 26-04-19
Fantastic twist on HP Lovecraft
I loved this audio book. It's a fantastic twist on HP Lovecraft, using his ideas but with real characters and excellent writing. I thoroughly recommend the sequel too.
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- Lilburne
- 23-03-23
Excellent new take on Lovecraft's mythos
The book is really in two parts - the first was 5/5 all round, the second 4/5. Excellent new spin on Lovecraft and the narrator did a good job telling the story.
Good enough for me to buy the sequel without waiting for my monthly credit!
Recommended.
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