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The Loch

The Loch Series, Book 1

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The Loch

By: Steve Alten
Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
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Loch Ness holds secrets, ancient and deadly. Does a monster inhabit its depths, or is it just myth? Why, after thousands of reported sightings and dozens of expeditions, is there still no hard evidence?

Marine biologist Zachary Wallace knows, but the shock of his near-drowning as a child on Loch Ness have buried all memories of the incident. Now, a near-death experience suffered while on expedition in the Sargasso Sea has caused these long-forgotten memories to resurface. Haunted by vivid night terrors, stricken by a sudden fear of the water, Zach finds he can no longer function as a scientist.

Unable to cope, his career all but over, he stumbles down a path of self-destruction...until he receives contact from his estranged father, a man he has not seen since his parents divorced and he left Scotland as a boy.

Angus Wallace, a wily Highlander who never worked an honest day in his life, is on trial for murdering his business partner. Only Zachary can prove his innocence, if he is innocent, but to do so means confronting the nightmare that nearly killed him 17 years earlier.

Incorporating the latest research and "new evidence", that leads to real answers concerning the monster's identity, best-selling author Steve Alten weaves a tale of horror about the most publicized and controversial creature ever to exist.

©2016 Steve Alten (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Historical Horror Thriller & Suspense Exciting Historical Horror Fiction
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Could have been trimmed down a lot

Needless bad language. Too many sighting accounts and evolution theories which I ended up skipping over. Well read but seemed overly long and could have been more exciting without all the padding.

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Very enjoyable, well worth the listen.

I’d put off listening to this because I preferred the Meg series but wow? This was great. Hats off to the narrator. He really put in an effort and for the most part his accents were pretty good.

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Great listen

Great story, great narration with a beautiful Scottish accent. I will look for more from both author and narrator.

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Ridiculous but fun!

I noticed this audiobook was free and was excited to relisten as I read the book about 15-20 years ago and remembered that I liked it, although I didn’t remember much else about it. To start with I thought it was ridiculous, but I’m glad I stuck with it. I don’t know anything about marine biology, so that side of the book actually seemed quite plausible from the way it was explained. What I do know about is living in the UK and the legal system here, and I can say with authority that side of the book was completely implausible and full of errors! For example we don’t have the death penalty and hadn’t for about 40 years before this book was written… plot holes based on not being able to afford medical treatment - but it’s completely free in this country, etc etc. The dialogue was also quite cheesy. However, the action is fun and the pace is great, it’s definitely worth a listen if you liked The Trench / Meg / Jaws / Jurassic Park etc

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good listening could put it down

loved it Scottish accent not great ! but good read and the story line kept me hooked ,

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Believable storyline involving the Loch Ness Monster!!!

The narrator was excellent - doing Scottish, English, American, both male and female, all with skill. The storyline kept me gripped to the end. I am looking forward to a squel.

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Don't be put off by the Scottish accents.

Once I'd got my head around the dodgy Scottish accents I really enjoyed the book.

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Don’t go near the water

A nice mix of history and a gripping yarn. Really enjoyable if creature features are your thing.

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Enjoyable adventure story

As long as you can get past the phone Scots accent, it’s an enjoyable wee story about nessy and the continuing adventure to find her.

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Hilarious

There is a moose loose aboot the hoose ........ pilgrim.Waited for Mel but he didn't show up but everyone else did including the black knight, Yosamiti Sam and several templars.Loved it.

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