No One Goes Alone

A Novel

By: Erik Larson

Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Erik Larson

From New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson comes his first venture into fiction, an otherworldly tale of intrigue and the impossible that marshals his trademark approach to nonfiction to create something new: a ghost story thoroughly grounded in history.

Pioneering psychologist William James leads an expedition to a remote isle in search of answers after a family inexplicably vanishes. Was the cause rooted in the physical world . . . or were there forces more paranormal and sinister at work? Available only on audio, because as Larson says, ghost stories are best told aloud.

A group of researchers sets sail for the Isle of Dorn in the North Atlantic in 1905 to explore the cause of several mysterious disappearances, most notably a family of four who vanished without a trace after a week-long holiday on the island. Led by Professor James, a prominent member of the Society for Psychical Research, they begin to explore the island’s sole cottage and surrounding landscape in search of a logical explanation.

The idyllic setting belies an undercurrent of danger and treachery, with raging storms and unnerving discoveries adding to the sense of menace. As increasingly unexplainable events unfold, the now-stranded investigators are unsure whether they can trust their own eyes, their instincts, one another—or even themselves.

Erik Larson has written a terrifying tale of suspense, underpinned with actual people and events. Created specifically to entertain audio listeners, this eerie blend of the ghostly and the real will keep listeners captivated till the blood-chilling end.

Featuring Erik Larson reading his Notes for a Narrator.

Great listen!

I really enjoyed the storytelling and the loose historical fictional aspects of the book. One of my first audible horror books and I truly enjoyed it. Woke up last night thinking there was something watching me sleep... So there is that. haha

Thriller

Classic Erik Larson. It took me more than a chapter to understand what was happening because I enjoyed the detail of character development. Caught myself on many occasions trying to guess what will happen next. I credit Julian Rhind-Tutt with superior narration skills. Enjoy the listen!

Gripping.- but don't listen to it by yourself

Alone after dark. The narration is compelling and increasingly urgent. Larson's language connotes 1905, the time in which the story is set. I hope Larson writes more ghost stories.

Wonderful Read! Atmospheric and unexpected.

This is one of those books that builds continuously, so keep reading it if the first chapter seems slow...it's a wonderfully creepy book. I loved it and has a fabulous narrator!

Great performance; the story not so much

I’ve really enjoyed each of Erik Larson’s nonfiction works so I started this with high hopes. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. Boring from start to finish.