New England White

A Novel

By: Stephen L. Carter

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

With the powers of observation and richness of plot and character, the author of The Emperor of Ocean Park returns to the New England university town of Elm Harbor, where a murder begins to crack the veneer that has hidden the racial complications of the town’s past, the secrets of a prominent family, and the most hidden bastions of African-American political influence. And at the center: Lemaster Carlyle, the university president, and his wife, Julia Carlyle, a deputy dean at the divinity school–African Americans living in “the heart of whiteness.”

Lemaster is an old friend of the president of the United States. Julia was the murdered man’s lover years ago. The meeting point of these connections forms the core of a mystery that deepens even as Julia closes in on the politically earth-shattering motive behind the murder.

Relentlessly suspenseful, galvanizing in its exploration of the profound difference between allegiance to ideas and to people, NEW ENGLAND WHITE is a resounding confirmation of Stephen Carter’s gifts as a writer of fiction.©2007 Stephen L. Carter; (P)2007 Books on Tape

Critic reviews

Advance Praise for New England White

"In the richness of his characters, both major and minor, and the intelligence of his writing, Carter rivals Scott Turow. Expect another bestseller."
-Publishers Weekly

"[An] irresistible--and highly intelligent--thriller. Carter strikes again."
-Kirkus

Masterfull.

This is the second of Stephen L. Carter's book I had the pleasure reading and listening to. The storyline was great, compelling and intriguing. It keeps you locked in. This also lends to the narrator. Bonnie Turpine is believable. She made me feel like she, herself is the character (s). I enjoy listening to her. she is one of the reasons why I make my selections. I look forward to reading/listening another of of his books.

Narrator

Bahni Turpin is a wonderful narrator. Her accents were believable and made the story flow.

GREAT LIFETIME MOVIE

Only gave it an overall 3 because it got confusing at the very end. This would be a great Lifetime movie. story was good. the reader's performance was good. story was very long.

Not the best

Story dragged on and had too many insignificant characters. I kept having to re-listen to so many parts because it was so boring

Defies classification

For an acclaimed, "literary" novel, this (audio)book is incredibly entertaining. It is a confident, engaging blend of mystery and human/social commentary. The writing breezes along and furthers a top-notch plot, but manages to slip in ideas about people and their relationships in such a crisp, fresh way that it actually helps validate the who-dunnit aspect. I like the way much of the narrative is by and involves some compelling and memorable female characters. Great narration, too.