The Caretaker of Lorne Field by Dave Zeltserman audiobook

The Caretaker of Lorne Field

By Dave Zeltserman
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Blackstone Publishing 9781590203033
6.85 Hours Unabridged
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Jack Durkin is the ninth generation of Durkins who have weeded Lorne field for nearly three hundred years. Though he and his wife Lydia are miserable and would like nothing more than to leave, Jack must wait until his son has come of age to tend the field on his own. It’s an important job, though no one else seems to realize it. For, if the field is left untended, a horrific monster called an Aukowie will grow—a monster capable of taking over the entirety of America in just two weeks. Or so it is said …

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Summary

Summary

Jack Durkin is the ninth generation of Durkins who have weeded Lorne field for nearly three hundred years. Though he and his wife Lydia are miserable and would like nothing more than to leave, Jack must wait until his son has come of age to tend the field on his own. It’s an important job, though no one else seems to realize it. For, if the field is left untended, a horrific monster called an Aukowie will grow—a monster capable of taking over the entirety of America in just two weeks. Or so it is said …

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“A magnificent novel, with truly believable characters and suspense that keeps building to an explosive climax.” Seymour Shubin, New York Times bestselling author
“A superb mix of humor and horror…Zeltserman orchestrates events perfectly…Readers will keep turning pages to see how the ambiguous plot resolves.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This superbly crafted horror story explores the dichotomy between belief and rationality.” Booklist

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Author

Author Bio: Dave Zeltserman

Author Bio: Dave Zeltserman

Dave Zeltserman is the author of ten horror and crime novels, including Monster, a Booklist Top 10 Horror Fiction selection; The Caretaker of Lorne Field, shortlisted by the American Library Association for best horror novel of 2010; and A Killer’s Essence. He lives in the Boston area.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction/Horror
Runtime: 6.85
Audience: Adult
Language: English