One Step Too Far

A Novel (A Frankie Elkin Novel, Book 2)

By: Lisa Gardner

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner, a chilling thriller about a young man gone missing in the wilderness of Wyoming...and the secrets uncovered by the desperate effort to find him

Timothy O’Day knew the woods. Yet when he disappeared on the first night of a bachelor party camping trip with his best friends in the world, he didn’t leave a trace. What he did leave behind were two heartbroken parents, a crew of guilt-ridden groomsmen, and a pile of clues that don’t add up.

Frankie Elkin doesn’t know the woods, but she knows how to find people. So when she reads that Timothy’s father is organizing one last search, she heads to Wyoming. Despite the rescue team’s reluctance, she joins them. But as they hike into the mountains, it becomes clear that there’s something dangerous at work in the woods...or someone who is willing to do anything to stop them from going any further.

Running out of time and up against the worst man and nature have to offer, Frankie and the search party will discover what evil awaits those who go one step too far...

©2022 Lisa Gardner, Inc. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Narrator Hillary Huber uses perfect pacing and emphasis as bestselling thriller writer Gardner creates the second in a series featuring missing person specialist Frankie Elkin. Huber's narration matches this audiobook's intensity as Frankie searches for a young man who has gone missing after a wild bachelor party in a national forest. Huber employs shifts in tone and allows tension to creep into her delivery as the search reaches its dramatic climax. Gardner creates fully realized characters, flawlessly performed by Huber. She makes the father's desperation and fears palpable, allowing listeners to experience every parent's nightmare and the utmost evil patiently waiting in the woods.”—AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Huber's smoky voice and cynical reading helps build suspense. Narrated in first person, Frankie's thoughts and conversations are clearly differentiated. Other characters are well developed vocally, making each easy to identify. Excellent use of pace changes and pauses build the drama of the story, with energy and intensity. Fear and horror are palpable in Huber's voice, making this an exciting and compelling listen.”—Library Journal

“It’s not often that a thriller so deeply casts us into the darkness of both nature and the human heart…Terrifying, primal, and very, very tense. Read it with your heart in your throat—but read it.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Lisa Gardner delivered again

I've never been disappointed by any of Lisa Gardners books. This was no exception. Binges in 2 sitting. loved it!

best of Frankie Elkin so far

Unbelievable!!! I cried, laughed, I got mad , I felt like a part of this story!!!
I couldn’t stop listening! 2:30 in the morning I finally stopped went to sleep and picked up the finale at 7:00 am . Still can’t believe I sit here with tears in my eyes. LISTEN TO THE BOOK!! and. Love this narrator the Frankie Elkin voice

It is dangerous in the wild

Frankie Elkins is on to her next missing person unsolved case, but she is even more out of her element in that the young man went missing 5 years ago in the wilderness of Wyoming. Working with unwelcoming family and friends, she is able to put puzzle pieces together making connection into the past and present. Does she get too close? Will she survive the extremes of nature?

Excellent

I loved this book! This was #2 in a new series. I absolutely loved the first one and loved the second one just as much!

I have never been a Hillary Huber fan. i would listen to books she would narrate but she wasn't one of my favorites. But SHE IS PERFECT FOR THIS BOOK!! SHE IS FRANKIE ELKIN!!! Please never let anyone but HH narrate these books!

Love this new series

This is one of the best books I have listened to in a long time. The story, narrator ,ending and everything in between kept me guessing and listening and enjoying every minute of it. I also listened to book one and loved it too. I hope this series will continue for a very long time, Thank you Lisa Gardner for Frankie Elkin .

Great story

At first the narrator’s voice bothered me a little bit… The very beginning seemed a little robotic. But then it became very natural and I truly enjoyed this performance and this story.

SO GOOD

I have read all of Gardner's books. I have enjoyed every one of them . I hope that this is book one in a series. I would love to read more of them. No matter what she writes, I will be waiting for her next book. I pre-order her books without waiting for the reviews.

What a suprise

Excelled in every possible caregory! Narrator was perfect!. Thank you Lisa and everyone involved in this project!

Really enjoyed it

Hilary Huber is a great narrator and
The story was well focused—i have listened to other in this series and would recommend this one.

Had my heart and mind racing in this one!

I’ve read all of Lisa Gardner’s book and this was no disappointment! Probably in my top favorite!