Thirst, L. A. Larkin
Thirst, L. A. Larkin
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Thirst

Author: L. A. Larkin

Narrator: John Telfer

Unabridged: 11 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2021


Synopsis

Antarctica is the coldest, most isolated place on earth. Luke Searle, maverick glaciologist, has made it his home. But soon his survival skills will be tested to the limit by a ruthless mercenary who must win at any cost.

The white continent is under attack. The Australian team is being hunted down. Can Luke stay alive long enough to raise the alarm? Can he avert a global catastrophe?

The countdown has begun. T minus 5 days, 2 hours and 53 minutes . . .

Praise for L. A. Larkin:

'Delivers action and intrigue in spades' Peter James

'Action that hits like an ice-pick in the back of the head' John Birmingham

'The stakes are high and the thrills are as plentiful as the ice in this well-crafted thriller' Herald Sun

'Taut and pacey, a thriller for our times. Larkin starts at a frantic pace and doesn't stop' Bunty Avieson

About L. A. Larkin

British-Australian thriller author, L.A. Larkin, has been likened to Michael Crichton and Matthew Reilly. The Genesis Flaw was nominated for four crime fiction awards and Thirst described as, 'The best Antarctic thriller since Ice Station'. An adventurer at heart, Larkin has spent time in the Antarctic, with scientists at the British Antarctic Survey and the Australian Antarctic Division. L. A. Larkin lives in Sydney and London, and teaches mystery and thriller writing.http://www.lalarkin.com/


Reviews

Goodreads review by Pallavi on April 25, 2025

Thirst: A Novel of Lost Innocence and Redemption by H. W. Terrance is one of the most soulful stories I have read this year. Throughout most of the story, the protagonist is called "the Hound," which perhaps reflects his bestial ways, arising partially from misfortunes but mostly from his addiction......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on August 14, 2025

The author shares many personal and not so kind things about himself as he takes us through his journey with alcohol and trying to overcome his addiction. By the end you are hoping that he can finally get through it as he has many relapses. Unfortunately, we can't make their disease go away as it is......more

Goodreads review by Brian on April 30, 2025

Whether you are a substance abuser or not, you will find this book entertaining and encouraging. It is an easy read with short, pithy, poignant chapters - each with a story from the author's colorful and sometimes dark life experiences. And, if you have a friend struggling with substance abuse, you......more

Goodreads review by Keila (speedreadstagram) on April 26, 2025

This was a great book. I connected with the raw honesty of the storytelling and found myself completely immersed in the protagonist’s journey. I experienced the weight of their struggles—the pain of childhood trauma, the chaos of addiction, and the heartbreaking depths of self-destruction. I appreci......more

Goodreads review by Morgan on March 12, 2025

Thirst by H.W. Terrance is a hard to swallow, but incredibly moving story. SPOILERS: It is agony reading about the Boy's descent into the Hound, and terrifyingly hopeful as the Hound transcends into the Man. If you are looking for a light at the end of the tunnel, this book will show you the hard tr......more


Quotes

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