Loch Dorcha

Lake of Lost Souls

By: Yves Eugene Hensel, Philip Reuben - translator

Narrated by: Daisy Ridley, Phyllis Logan, Mark Bonnar, Michael Abubakar

A haunting mystery thriller about intergenerational trauma, dark secrets and a desperate search for truth – even if it could destroy everything you thought you knew. An essential read for fans of Stephen King’s supernatural mysteries and the haunting ghost stories of Susan Hill, performed by a full cast led by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars).

Three decades after the mysterious death of her mother, Zoe Crowley returns to Loch Dorcha, the remote village in the Scottish Highlands where her father was born. There, on the shores of the dark, fog-veiled loch, she hopes to finally find answers. But the icy water holds more than memories. A ghostly young boy emerges from the black depths, dripping and pale, beckoning her to follow. Unsure whether her mind is playing tricks or if the place is truly haunted, Zoe descends into her parents’ past. What begins as a search for the truth unleashes a chain of deadly events. No sooner has Zoe arrived than a series of inexplicable murders occurs. With every layer of the past she uncovers, the villagers’ hostility grows, their suspicion turning towards Zoe herself. As the boundaries between reality and delusion blur, a dark family secret is revealed. Did her mother die for threatening to uncover that same horror? Zoe can’t shake the feeling that the ghostly boy visiting her on cold, stormy nights holds the key to the mystery.

©2024 Yves Eugene Hensel (P)2026 Audible Ltd.

original story

i couldn't put it down! i enjoyed the characters and the story line. kind of a cliff hanger ending, but not horrible

Deranged and NOT for me!

I did listen to this entire book because it kind of sucks you in. The narrators do an excellent job. The setting is intriguing, and the mystery was at first appealing. However, I won't be buying it! It is definitely a demonic, psychological, and horrifying book. It was a one and done for me, and I don't ever want to revisit a book like it again. There are some loose ends, but it's so convoluted by the end it's hard to keep track.

too long and drawn out

all the fluffy and wordiness made this 3 hours longer than it should have been. I would have given it 4 stars if it wasn't si drawn out. had to listen at x2.00 just to get through it.

So so good!

This production was amazing. The music that came in and out and the narration was top notch! I listen to A LOT of audiobooks and this production was my favorite. The story super spooky and had me hooked from the very beginning. My only complaint is that it’s all over!

Edge of seat

This book in general was fantastic. The mystery was there with just little hints along the way. And can’t go wrong with story set in Scottish highlands