The Lost Coast

A Larison Short Story

By: Barry Eisler

Narrated by: Barry Eisler

For Larison, a man off the grid and on the run, the sleepy northern California town of Arcata, gateway to the state's fabled Lost Coast, seems like a perfect place to disappear for a while. But Arcata isn't nearly as sleepy as it seems, and when three locals decide Larison would make a perfect target for their twisted sport, Larison exacts a lifetime of vengeance in one explosive evening.

©2011 Barry Eisler (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Barry

Good story, Barry really delivers it.
Love this guy, feel much closer to him while listening to him read his stories. Thank you for the great service in recording, sditing and delivering it.

Not as bad as the reviews say

If you could sum up The Lost Coast in three words, what would they be?

Not that bad

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Not what you expect from Barry Eisler but gives you insight to that freak Larison.

Which scene was your favorite?

To short to really have one.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

If your homophobic then this is not for you. Deliverance but not with hicks...it is OK but wouldn't want to see it in a movie.

Not My Favorite Character in the Series

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I was glad it was a short story. I don't like bashing people for their beliefs and this book crossed the line for me. I am open to all lifestyles and would have preferred consensual activities.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Larison but because he was the main character. He didn't play off of anyone else.

Which scene was your favorite?

No one.

Could you see The Lost Coast being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No.

Any additional comments?

I didn't care for this story. I'm not sure why it is relevant to the other story lines. Stick to John Rain and all is well. Let Larison fade away.

Sounds like Larison to me.

Don't understand the reviews saying its a graphic rape scene. I would imagine if the readers normally read/listen to books comparable to Eisler, they've doubtless read much more graphic sex/ rape scenes involving women.
In my opinion, the story was typical Eisler, just part of Larison's backstory.
I enjoyed it as much as any of his books.

ok story...mispronounced location

the story was ok. My issue is that the author/reader mispronounced the City of Arcata with a short ' a' sound instead of the proper long 'a'...as in "haven'. Since he did apparently do some homework/research on the locale for the story I am surprised that he didn't figure out how to pronounce the name of the town.