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The Mountains Wild

A Mystery

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The Mountains Wild

By: Sarah Stewart Taylor
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
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"With its evocative Dublin setting, lyrical prose, tough but sympathetic heroine, and a killer twist in the plot, Sarah Stewart Taylor's The Mountains Wild should top everyone's must-read lists this year!" (Deborah Crombie, New York Times best-selling author)

In a series debut for fans of Tana French and Kate Atkinson, set in Dublin and New York, homicide detective Maggie D'arcy finally tackles the case that changed the course of her life.

Twenty-three years ago, Maggie D'arcy's family received a call from the Dublin police. Her cousin Erin has been missing for several days. Maggie herself spent weeks in Ireland, trying to track Erin's movements, working beside the police. But it was to no avail: No trace of her was ever found.

The experience inspired Maggie to become a cop. Now, back on Long Island, more than 20 years have passed. Maggie is a detective and a divorced mother of a teenager. When the Gardaí call to say that Erin's scarf has been found and another young woman has gone missing, Maggie returns to Ireland, awakening all the complicated feelings from the first trip. The despair and frustration of not knowing what happened to Erin. Her attraction to Erin's coworker, now a professor, who never fully explained their relationship. And her determination to solve the case, once and for all.

A lyrical, deeply drawn portrait of a woman - and a country - over two decades - The Mountains Wild introduces a compelling new mystery series from a mesmerizing author.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

"Atmospheric and lyrical, The Mountains Wild is that rare thing - a riveting thriller with a beating heart. In this beautifully wrought portrait of love and family, secrets and lies, Sarah Stewart Taylor dives deep into character, all the while ratcheting up the suspense, page by gripping page, through to the stunning end." (Lisa Unger, New York Times best-selling author)

©2020 Sarah Stewart Taylor (P)2020 Macmillan Audio
Detective Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Exciting Heartfelt Suspense Ireland Islands
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Complex Mystery • Unexpected Twists • Excellent Narration • Compelling Protagonist • Engaging Plot • Vivid Irish Setting
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I loved the story line, the descriptive narrative and the mystery. The story is fabulous and the narrator did an excellent job.

Great thriller

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I thought the story was good…entertaining, and kept me wanting to know more. The attempted Long Island accent threw me off to the point of almost not finishing. I love the reader’s tone of voice, however the accent took away from the story, itself. BUT, otherwise it was good! Did not see the end coming.

Good story, accent threw me off

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I had a difficult time following the story sometimes, the accent was not consistent. It was a good storyline.

Accent

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Wish the pace could have been a bit quicker. The back and forth in time was a bit annoying, yet you do get used to it. Would have liked a cleaner ending. After all that time, the story ended abruptly, and I believe we would have enjoyed a better wrap up, especially for Lilly and her grandfather.

Slow going, and a surprise ending.

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Good story but the narrator’s Long Island accent is spotty and distracts a lot from the listening experience.

Good story. Twists!

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Complex, nuanced plot. Unfolds it's deeper roots slowly, but surely moving back and forth from the past to the present.

Immensely likeable protagonist. Amazing detective work.

Ireland is a glory. I can listen to the accents all day!

The book also contains fascinating history of The Troubles.

Excellent!

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This book was a surprise find for me. I had just finished up Tana French books and enjoyed the Ireland atmosphere more than the protagonists. I decided to try this because it popped up and I’m so glad I did. I loved that it was more fast paced than French. Loved that your learned about Ireland. Loved that the protagonist was more likable. And I guessed everyone except the real perpetrator. Ready for the next book.

Great Book

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I picked this book because it was by an Irish writer and had an Ireland theme. Little did I know how completely engrossed I would be right from the beginning. The narrator is the best that I have ever heard! I absolutely loved the book, the plot, the twists and turns, the story, the closure at the end etc. I’m on the hunt now for more books by Sarah Stuart Taylor. Highly recommend this book!

Amazing!

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A good story but the narrator’s Long Island accent is spotty and distracts from the listening experience. I almost gave up but I got invested in the story- Ireland crime stories suck in me every time. However, the other accents from the narrator are quite good. Don't give up, it's a good story with some twists I didn't see coming!

Good book- nice twists!

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it was good story and well performed. I admit I got lost in the past/future switches. great mystery.

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