Marooned in 1799

By: Bill Hurst

Narrated by: Ken Van Camp

Could you survive in 1799 without electricity, gas stations, and grocery stores?

Is the French-Canadian trapper that suddenly appears friend or foe?

What do you do when the local natives decide you and your family need to be killed?

How about bone chilling Artic temperatures and summer droughts that threaten your survival?

These and more questions are asked and answered in this gripping time-travel novel. Find out how Kyle, Matt, Lily, and their collie, Pal, struggle to survive in the stark Michigan wilderness 220 years in the past.

©2022 William Hurst (P)2023 William Hurst

Great read

This was a totally engrossing story about a modern day family who was transported back in time to 1779.The author made the unbelievable seem possible. The narration was adequate and easy to listen to. I especially liked the voice of the French Canadian trapper.

Weird Storm, family dislocated in time

The Brennan family finds themselves suddenly in the distant past facing uncertainties and a complete lack of logistical support. Fortunately, they have plenty of equipment, fuel, weapons, and work ethic. Pulling together, they face the looming food shortage, find friends and love, and discover they have what it takes to overcome.

First-time author, Bill Hurst, presents the Brennan family as super nice, heroic, and almost flawless characters that would be great as neighbors. His writing is gentle and inoffensive, reflecting the underlying good in humanity. He presented the struggles in straightforward and easily understandable ways, making the audiobook an easy listen. It should be noted that his research into the time period and the Michigan lifestyle during this period was accurate and well-presented.

First-time narrator, Ken Van Camp, did a decent job presenting the tale. He did well at separating the characters and making them easily identifiable. He pulled off a good accent for the trapper.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.