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    The Life We Bury
    The Life We Bury
    The Life We Bury
    Audiobook8 hours

    The Life We Bury

    Written by Allen Eskens

    Narrated by Zach Villa

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    About this audiobook

    College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same.

    Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran-and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder.

    As Joe writes about Carl's life, especially Carl's valor in Vietnam, he cannot reconcile the heroism of the soldier with the despicable acts of the convict. Aided by his skeptical neighbor, Lila, Joe throws himself into uncovering the truth. Thread by thread, he begins to unravel the tapestry of Carl's conviction. But as he and Lila dig deeper into the circumstances of the crime, the stakes grow higher. Will Joe discover the truth before it's too late to escape the fallout?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJun 9, 2015
    ISBN9781494583880

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    4.5/5

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    Readers find this title to be a captivating and thrilling book with well-written plots and interesting characters. The book keeps readers engaged from beginning to end, with plenty of twists and turns. The narrator of the audiobook is highly praised for his amazing job. While some reviewers mention minor flaws, such as cringeworthy descriptions and frustrations with certain characters, overall, the book is highly recommended and enjoyable. It is described as a moving story that touches the core and a roller coaster ride that is thoroughly enjoyed. The book is a must-read for fans of mysteries and thrillers.

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    • 5/5
      I was totally into the story from the start and read it in two days.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Loved the story, the characters, the precise pictures the descriptive writing drew in my mind. I was drawn into this book from the very beginning right up through the end. Allen Eskens has become one of my favorites!

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    • 5/5
      I finished this book in two days. The characters and plot were so well written. Can’t wait to continue the rest of the series.
    • 5/5
      Loved this book! Couldn’t put it down. Great story that captures your heart, plot twists and suspense. Definitely recommend it ?
    • 4/5
      The narration on this book was fantastic. The storyline amazing. I give it four stars because the readability could have been better (so many literal “he said she saids”) and it could have done without the two short explicit sex scenes.
    • 5/5
      Engaging to the end! A compassionate look at misjudgments in our judicial system.
    • 5/5
      One of the best books I have read in a long time. Writing brings the characters to life in a meaningful way. Beautiful reading experience.
    • 5/5
      What an amazing read. Teaches us to question things and that not everything is as it seems. Loved the main characters and the smaller storylines within the large storyline. I also like the way this author describes things. Paints a very clear picture. Wonderful narration as well.
    • 4/5
      An original story full of unexpected surprises until the very end. Unlikely heroes who’s stories intersect and unfold bridging the future with the past.
    • 5/5
      This was a great read/listen! Really enjoyed it! The narrator was great too, so smooth and brought to story to life!
    • 5/5
      Wow!! One of the best I've ever heard!! Such a great story! Brought me to tears
    • 5/5
      Very exciting and a brief look into Autism. I was so happy that he was willing to quit school to take care of his brother. The end was so very good.
    • 5/5
      Great audiobook. Enjoyed the narrator as well. I Highly recommend!
    • 5/5
      Very well written! Caught my attention from the first paragraph. Highly recommended!
    • 5/5
      This was a good read, couldn’t wait to listen every chance I got!!
    • 5/5
      Such a great book!! Omg kept me reading the whole time!! Didn’t want to put it down !
    • 3/5
      It was okay. Joe’s family-related frustrations were plentiful and drove me nuts.
    • 4/5
      The first third or so of this novel was serious fiction done very well. Then the action took over, and I found myself wondering if I’d been wrong. I think not, though; I think the author had an editorial change of heart and settled on a more popular genre. Probably done better than most, but not nearly as interesting to me.
    • 5/5
      Best book I’ve read in a long time I couldn’t put it down.
    • 5/5
      Not bad. One of those real life books with autistic brother and other real life difficulties not found in thrillers, but also with lots of action if unlikely, and some feeling.
    • 4/5
      It's definitely entertaining and a good listen for those long car rides. Nothing too gnarly or bloody, just a simple thriller with a good plot.
    • 4/5
      Riveting reading, thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. Neatly tied up in the end. I will read another of his books - such great vivid description and detail. Enjoyable reading.
    • 5/5
      What a captivating book. The twist and turns in the plot are unbelievable. So descriptive. I studied in MN so many things were a sweet walk down memory lane. Thanks Alan for a memorable book.
    • 5/5
      This book was well written with a moving plot, never a dull moment 10/10
    • 5/5
      Beautiful story, going to be one of my new favorites.
    • 5/5
      One of the best written books I have ever read! Plot, well organized, thriller.
      It’s on the buy and keep in my library list.
    • 5/5
      I liked the main character who narrated the story. Liked the plot. It engrossed me. Highly recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      Well written coming of age story. It's fast paced, hard to put down.
    • 3/5
      The story was interesting but the role and descriptions of Lilah are often cringeworthy.
    • 5/5
      Brilliant plot and writing. Touching to the core. Definitely recommended