The Guide

A novel

By: Peter Heller

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The best-selling author of The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man who is hired by an elite fishing lodge in Colorado, where he uncovers a plot of shocking menace amid the natural beauty of sun-drenched streams and forests.

“Peter Heller is the poet laureate of the literary thriller." —Michael Koryta, New York Times best-selling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead

Kingfisher Lodge, nestled in a canyon on a mile and a half of the most pristine river water on the planet, is known by locals as "Billionaire's Mile" and is locked behind a heavy gate. Sandwiched between barbed wire and a meadow with a sign that reads "Don't Get Shot!" the resort boasts boutique fishing at its finest. Safe from viruses that have plagued America for years, Kingfisher offers a respite for wealthy clients. Now it also promises a second chance for Jack, a return to normalcy after a young life filled with loss. When he is assigned to guide a well-known singer, his only job is to rig her line, carry her gear, and steer her to the best trout he can find.

But then a human scream pierces the night, and Jack soon realizes that this idyllic fishing lodge may be merely a cover for a far more sinister operation. A novel as gripping as it is lyrical, as frightening as it is moving, The Guide is another masterpiece from Peter Heller

not as good as newer work

I am a fan of his newer work and have been going through his older work. I felt like the plot wasnt crisp and seemed mushy. too many sentences started with "He" He this, he that it got old for me. You get glimpses of the description and dialogue that is so fabulous in "The Painter".

Great story

This book was amazing! I listened every chance I had! Never read this author, but I will be reading more after this one!!

Fairly good

Kind of meanders. Especially when it doesn’t need to. It’s clear there’s some human testing crazy stuff going but it takes a little longer than necessary. The characters are written well enough so that you’ll root for them, but their paths never “meet”satisfying enough. But overall, a good read!

like an expensive fishing trip...

Thoroughly enjoyed this. very evocative, takes you to that place and that river. Just the right amount of suspense vs pleasure. My Colorado, well painted!

Spectacular.

I’ve never read a Peter Heller book I didn’t love, and this was no exception. This one was hard to put down, gripping story.