The Great Dane

After the sudden death of his only child, Liko Greenman is looking for any way to pass, waste or kill time. He becomes obsessed with a compelling mystery within his son’s favorite video game, Three Hares, and is determined to solve it. The game travels along the Old Silk Road, following the triskelion motif of the Three Hares in art and architecture. The player’s journey ends abruptly at Paderborn Cathedral in Germany, but fans are certain the game isn’t over.

Liko receives a condolence letter from the gaming company, with a single clue that leads him to the rural town of Birch Island, New York and a farm called Schoenfeld’s. There, Liko comes face-to-face with Danelaw Strong, who has one blue eye, one brown eye, and a compelling, dual personality.

For 22 years, Dane was intimately involved with Ethan Hasen, the creator of Three Hares, and Ethan’s wife, Nomi. As three deeply bonded lovers, they made a life together at Schoenfeld’s that defied convention. Now only Dane is left to work the farm, a single hare grieving the loss of soulmates and simply concentrating on doing the next thing.

Recognizing they’re both killing time and each has something to give the other, Liko agrees to move to Schoenfeld’s for the summer and Dane will guide him in solving the video game’s mystery. So begins a journey of friendship, love and belonging that will show Liko there’s more to the Three Hares game and more to Danelaw Strong than he could possibly imagine.

Suanne Laqueur’s newest novel is a chimerical blend of romance, drama, identity, power and hope. Combining legend and folklore with her signature depth and understanding of the human experience, The Great Dane explores how we view the most profound human connection in pairs, when three is often love’s most magical number.

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©2026 Suanne Laqueur (P)2026 Suanne Laqueur

good god I'm changed

Darren's voice is like that drink of water you've been craving since waking up at 3am wondering if it's really time to get up for work or if you have another hour of sleep. You get up, go to the bathroom and say F'it, I'm thirsty and drink down 16ozs. Your body and mind are refreshed and you're ready to start your day but shit, its 3am!

clean and crisp recording.
Darren's voice is sexy and mornful. hes able to sway between the beautiful proses and gut wrenching lines seamlessly.

And let's talk about the story! Good god I'm a changed woman. I don't even know how to review such a magnificent story. My heart broke and was then repaired. My soul flew through this story.

Luxurious Listen

Thought provoking and extremely empathic, The Great Dane is a beautiful tribute to the unique. The depth of kindness and goodness that radiates throughout is something to behold. The way the author weaves the heavy with the joy is an art. To be fair though, she had me at the dedication. Darren Eliker's narration makes Suanne's characters shine. You will not be dissapointed with this listen. This author/narrator collaboration is not to be missed.

another phenomenal story

Suanne Laquer is widely respected for that intelligent and moving writing—the kind that stays with you long after the final chapter because the characters feel so strikingly real.
When a story is that emotionally complex, the audiobook performance can truly make or break the experience. Finding a narrator who can handle the nuance of her stories—capturing both the vulnerability and the intellect of her characters, makes to audiobook perfect.

Magical and Elemental

This book, this audiobook is beautifully intricate with many intersections. It is love in so many forms and is emotional poetry you cannot put down. I loved the clever and fascinating history, interwoven characters, and deep emotion, all captured with rich narration. The levels of emotion evoked in just one paragraph between the author and perfect narration are sublime. If I had to summarize this book in just a couple words... Magical and Elemental.

Complex and Stunning!

Darren Eliker's performance paired with Suanne Laqueur's prose is breathtaking. This is definitely one of my top audiobook recommendations!

I can’t even begin to give voice to how brilliant this book is. Even the weakest of threads are made strong when they’re woven into a tapestry of love and care. Dane, Ethan, and Nomi were wounded hares, finding solace in each other. Now on his own, Dane is surprised to find a place in his heart for Liko Greenman. The Green Man. Their story is one of healing through the green sprouts springing from the black soil, and the fellowship of shared loss. The way the author unfurls Dane and Liko’s love is breathtaking. It’s a gorgeous thing to receive a peek at the building trust, not only between Dane and Liko, but also between Dane, Ethan, and Nomi in epic flashbacks.