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Entry Island
- Narrated by: Peter Forbes
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Summary
Winner of the ITV Crime Thriller Award Best Read 2014
Winner of the Scottish Crime Novel of the Year 2014
When Detective Sime Mackenzie boards a light aircraft at Montreal's St. Hubert airfield, he does so without looking back. For Sime, the 850 mile journey ahead represents an opportunity to escape the bitter blend of loneliness and regret that has come to characterise his life in the city.
Travelling as part of an eight-officer investigation team, Sime's destination lies in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Only two kilometres wide and three long, Entry Island is home to a population of around 130 inhabitants - the wealthiest of which has just been discovered murdered in his home.
The investigation itself appears little more than a formality. The evidence points to a crime of passion, with the victim's wife the vengeful culprit. But for Sime the investigation is turned on its head when he comes face to face with the prime suspect and is convinced that he knows her - even though they have never met.
Haunted by this certainty, his insomnia becomes punctuated by dreams of a distant past on a Scottish island 3,000 miles away. Dreams in which the widow plays a leading role. Sime's conviction becomes an obsession. And in spite of mounting evidence of her guilt, he finds himself convinced of her innocence, leading to a conflict between the professional duty he must fulfil and the personal destiny that awaits him.
Critic reviews
"Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth." (New York Times)
"A wonderfully complex book. Halfway through I was sitting up late at night, knowing I should be asleep but wanting to know more." (Peter James)
"From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer.” (Sophie Hannah)
“He is a terrific writer and doing something different.” (Mark Billingham)
“The characters were wonderfully compelling.” (Kate Mosse)
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- Mikey
- 26-02-14
Good stuff!
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Before I review this book, I think we should get the question styled reviews outlawed, this is not a book club, like this review if u agree!
Great book, great characters, different storyline and I'd read again gladly. This cleverly written novel goes back and forth between two story lines; a murder set in the present day and how the detective's ancestors are linked with the victim's wife.
This book had me hooked from the start and I must have finished it in less than five sittings. I loved how the author came up with the history of the ancestors to the main police officer, insomniac and Scottish born Sime Mckenzie, and how this re;lated to a recent murder on the mysterious and desolate Entry Island. It had me hooked and guessing and I was pleasantly surprised with the ending. Sometimes the ending can be a disappointment when the story has been built up throughout the book with so many possible outcomes, but I was very pleased in this case and I would recommend this book to anyone!
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- Catherine P
- 06-01-14
A wonderful way to start a new year
I am so glad that I listened to this book rather than read it. Peter Forbes is excellent at portraying the characters and evoking the mood of the time. On the frigid Canadian prairie where the wind chills went to -50c this past week, it made for perfect listening. A profoundly moving book that brings to life what horrors must have been endured during the Highland clearances and also as waves of Scots made their forced voyage to Canada.
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- Janice
- 30-12-13
I didn't want it to end
Where does Entry Island rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Definitely in my top five listens, it was one of those books which had me wondering about the characters even when I wasn't listening and couldn't wait to get back to it each day.
What other book might you compare Entry Island to, and why?
The Killing which also had me gripped from the start.
What about Peter Forbes’s performance did you like?
Everything, his accents were believable, each character was so easy to identify, one of the best narrations I have listened to. A poor narrator can occasionally spoil an otherwise good listen but Peter Forbes was exceptionally good and I will look forward to his reading again.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Not really no, just a thoroughly enjoyable tale.
Any additional comments?
I was really surprised to see one very negative comment published, for me anyway this is probably the best book for 2013.
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- Mrs
- 23-01-14
Another stoater!,
Having read the most excellent Blackhouse, The Lewis Man and the Chess Men trilogy I thought I would give this a go as it's by the same author. He did not disappoint I loved this. I could listen to this narrator forever his accents are phenomenal.
The story is based on the terrible injustice suffered by the people in the north of Scotland after the Highland Clearances their voyages by sea to settle far from home in Canada and what happened thereafter.
You can't go wrong with this author - could you just hurry up and write some more as I have to keep re reading these books!
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- Charlie L
- 12-01-14
Exceeded our expectations!
Where does Entry Island rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Very close to the Bob Skinner series! The mental pictures of the couontry side, both on the Isle of Lewis and on the Entry Island in Canada brought back powerful memories of our visits to both places in our younger days!It does take a wee while to "get into the story" but, it is well worth it!
Who was your favorite character and why?
Sime Mackenzie both the detective and the historical figure with the same name is my favourite character.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The scene we most enjoyed was the sailing ship at the Glasgow docks in the 1800s, where the two young people were running away, to make a new life together. We could "see" the bustling crowds and "hear" the sounds of a busy port.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
By the end, it was one of the few books which we intended to listen to again, in one sitting to make sure we didn't miss anything! Our start was a little bit here and a little bit there - which made it a bit disjointed as the story moved from the past to the present.
Any additional comments?
The characters came to life in the reading by Peter Forbes. Scottish, Canadian, Gaelic, men, women and children were all seamlessly woven together as the fabric of the story!
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- Kirstine
- 24-01-14
Atmosphheric, melancholy and moving
If you've listened to/read Peter May's Lewis trilogy you'll know how the author can create a powerful atmosphere as a backdrop to a story. Entry Island starts as a modern crime story set in a sparsely populated French-speaking island but then the narrative switches back and forth to the time of the Highland clearances in the Western Isles. Gradually parallels between the two main characters in Canada and two in the 19thC Scotland emerge underlined by them having the same names, which does slightly confuse at times, though the narrator helps a lot by changing from Canadian to Scottish accents. It's a book that gets better as one gets drawn into the atmosphere of the islands and the lives of the people. Melancholy pervades the book: the modern characters through failed relationships and the earlier generation struggling against the weather, isolation, poverty and injustice. The sections dealing with the cruelties of the Highland Clearances are particularly grim. Though not a happy book it is well worth listening to as it is not just another crime story but a multi-layered novel combining history, geography and vicissitudes of human experience.
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- JPH
- 29-05-17
A Mystery that spans decades & 2 continents.
I love Peter May's writing, he has such a great way of gliding back & forth seamlessly through the decades whilst still keeping you glued. I especially like hearing the gaelic & the descriptions of the Scottish highlands and highlanders. The primary mystery becomes almost secondary to the mystery of Sime's ancestor & what connection this has (if any) to the murder he is investigating. Peter Forbes narration once again is superb he breathes life into all the characters & his accents & intonations especially with the gaelic are perfect. A thoroughly enjoyable story as always from Peter May & a great audio book. Wholeheartedly recommended.
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- Joanne
- 18-12-13
Brilliant
What made the experience of listening to Entry Island the most enjoyable?
Really enjoyed the past and future intertwining, was done very well good atmosphere and well paced.
Felt like you moved quickly and easily across continents and centuries with intelligent narrative and a beautifully painted picture of each area.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes listened to it very quickly, disappointed it was over.
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- EJS
- 11-01-14
Another classic.
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I LOVED this book - both the story and the fantastic narration. When's the next one coming out?
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- Sarah
- 21-07-14
Predictable
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
It needs better pace and more character development. It's a bit 'thin'.
What was most disappointing about Peter May’s story?
The irritating use of modern knowledge/language in the ancestor's narrative and his all-singing, all dancing, self-proclaimed superhero status.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Investigating the "man-child".
What character would you cut from Entry Island?
The ex-wife.
Any additional comments?
I'm a bit bewildered by the good reviews on this. Just not to my taste I suppose.
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- Diane Challenor
- 17-04-15
Another excellent story from Peter May
This is a stand alone story from Peter May, with a good plot driven core and an interesting historical backdrop. The narration is perfect. The characters are full of body. We enjoyed it and will be seeking out more of Peter May's work.
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- Roberta
- 06-02-14
Love this narrator!
What about Peter Forbes’s performance did you like?
I loved Peter Forbes's depiction of the different characters through his voice. The different accents for the different characters really helped bring the story to life! I have never heard such wonderful narration in an audio book - I will be looking for other books narrated by Mr. Forbes.
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- Lisa
- 04-11-14
History Comes Alive!
A fitting read as Remembrance Day approaches! Stop and look around at our beloved country. This book will reaffirm the struggles, determination, pride and the hell that was wrought by our ancestors to provide a decent life for their family. Bless them and remember their contribution to what we have now.
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- Cathrine
- 10-06-14
Fantastic story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, great narration with all the accents!
What did you like best about this story?
I liked the flashbacks taking us back to the Isle of Lewis and Harris
Which character – as performed by Peter Forbes – was your favorite?
Simon, of course
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- Marj
- 26-08-17
oops, need to hear it twice to follow
I nearly missed the real ending, thinking the story was over. Oops unexpected tidy up.