The Healer

by Antti Tuomainen Narrated by Simon Shepherd

Overview

It's two days before Christmas, and Helsinki is battling ruthless climate catastrophe: subway tunnels are flooded; abandoned vehicles are burning in the streets. People are fleeing to the far north where conditions are still tolerable. Social order is crumbling and private security firms have undermined the police force. Tapani Lehtinen, a struggling poet, is among the few still willing to live in the city. When Tapani's wife, Johanna, a journalist, goes missing, he embarks on a frantic hunt for her. Johanna's disappearance seems to be connected to a story she was researching about a serial killer known as “The Healer”. Determined to find Johanna, Tapani's search leads him to uncover secrets from her past-secrets that connect her to the very murders she was investigating.

Atmospheric and moving, The Healer is a story of survival, loyalty and determination. Even when the world is coming to an end, love and hope endure.

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2013 - AudioFile

Against a backdrop of catastrophic events relating to global warming, Helsinki poet Tapani Lehtinen sets out to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of his wife, a journalist. British narrator Simon Shepard conveys a mixture of desperation and hope amid a society trying to survive the ultimate threat. The story is told in the first person, and subtle characterizations help to differentiate the secondary characters. While a society in decay is the theme of the story, Shepard’s narration keeps the book from becoming too bleak. His natural reading style and authentic pronunciation of Finnish names and places adds to a well-rounded audio experience. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169605297
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	05/14/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged

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