Camino Ghosts

A Novel (Camino, Book 3)

De: John Grisham

Narrado por: Whoopi Goldberg, Josh Grisham

Duración: 10 h y 17 m

Resumen del Editor

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Escape to Camino Island, where bookseller Bruce Cable and novelist Mercer Mann always manage to find trouble in paradise.

Mercer Mann, a popular writer from Camino Island, is back on the beach, marrying her boyfriend, Thomas, in a seaside ceremony. Bruce Cable, infamous owner of Bay Books, performs the wedding. Afterward, Bruce tells Mercer that he has stumbled upon an incredible story. Mercer desperately needs an idea for her next novel, and Bruce now has one.

The true story is about Dark Isle, a sliver of a barrier island not far off the North Florida coast. It was settled by freed slaves three hundred years ago, and their descendants lived there until 1955, when the last one was forced to leave. That last descendant is Lovely Jackson, elderly now, who loves her birthplace and its remarkable history. But now Tidal Breeze, a huge, ruthless corporate developer, wants to build a resort and casino on the island, which Lovely knows, deep down, is rightfully hers.

Mercer befriends Lovely, and they plunge into an enormous fight over who owns Dark Isle, taking on Tidal Breeze Corporation, its lawyers, lobbyists, and powerful Florida politicians. But Lovely knows something about the island that could seriously cloud the dollar signs in the developer’s eyes: the island is cursed. It has remained uninhabited for nearly a century for some very real and very troubling reasons. The deep secrets of the past are about to collide with the enormous ambitions of the present, and the fate of Dark Isle—and Camino Island, too—hangs in the balance.

Look for all of John Grisham’s rollicking Camino novels:
Camino Island
Camino Winds
Camino Ghosts

©2024 John Grisham (P)2024 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Light-hearted . . . The Camino books have felt like palate cleansers for Grisham, something fun to do before tackling the weightier issues that usually form the backbone of books such as The Client. . . . Grisham makes sure the book moves like the winds that buffet his fictional island.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune

Up to Grisham standards it

It was hard at first getting used to Whopie’s familiar voice, but she did a professional job of narration and soon I forgot. Story was fascinating but too long

Could have been presented in a better format

I love Grisham's books on tape. I have listened to most of them with a 5 star rating,

This book although great missed the mark, The narrator selected did a poor job. Her New York accent was disturbing. Should have been read by a story telling black women pro from the south. Grisham's books do not need celebrity's to read them. He is the real deal. Story was great but not presented well. It was read like a 12th grade report not narrated will passion.

Sorry

Joe Hickson
413-530-6908

Fabulous & Touching

Whoopi does a great job with the narration. I typically cannot listen to female narrators, but listening to her was a pleasure. Great book. Couldn’t stop listening, kind of sad it’s over.

This Was Just One Camino Story Too Many for Me

Love Grisham's legal novels, but this one did not appeal to me at all. I'm returning it.

Great story

This is one of those stories that should be (but probably can’t be) in every high school in the country.
Whoopi did a great job but I wish there would have been another voice or two to emphasize different characters or eras.
Really enjoyed it.

One & done

Whoopee use to be a favorite actress of mine… her hate filled viewpoint & mouth has destroyed any respect and appreciation I ever had for her. I’ve listened to Gresham books over and over thru the years. This one is a one and done.

The story

I loved the description of the scenery the development of the characters, but most of all the story itself

Two for one!

Grisham once again came through with a wonderful story, and having Whoopi in the house to tell it to me was awesome. Great pairing, do it again, please!

Beautiful story!

Some of my favorite Grisham characters in one of the best Grisham novels to date!

Deeper Understanding

The story brings to life the slave trade from a perspective not told in our history books. A chilling account of slavery weaved into a story of corporate greed and governmental bureaucracy. Whoopi’s narration brings the pain and anguish of the lead character Lovely Jackson.