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Carter & Lovecraft

By: Jonathan L. Howard
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
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Daniel Carter used to be a homicide detective, but his last case - the hunt for a serial killer - went wrong in strange ways and soured the job for him. Now he's a private investigator trying to live a quiet life. Strangeness, however, has not finished with him.

First, he inherits a bookstore in Providence from someone he's never heard of, along with an indignant bookseller who doesn't want a new boss. She's Emily Lovecraft, the last known descendant of H. P. Lovecraft, the writer from Providence who told tales of the Great Old Ones and the Elder Gods, creatures and entities beyond the understanding of man. Then people start dying in impossible ways, and while Carter doesn't want to be involved, he's beginning to suspect that someone else wants him to be. As Carter reluctantly investigates, he discovers that H. P. Lovecraft's tales were more than just fiction, and he must accept another unexpected and far more unwanted inheritance.

©2015 Jonathan L. Howard (P)2015 Macmillan Audio Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Ghosts Horror Science Fiction Steampunk Scary Haunted Detective

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Critic reviews

" Carter & Lovecraft is a Pandora's box loaded with all the wonderfully twisted stuff I love, including a two-fisted homicide cop turned PI, warped realities, a mysterious bookstore, the Cthulhu mythos, a dash of romance, and creepy fish-men. What's not to love? Jonathan L. Howard knows how to show his readers a wickedly good time." (Christopher Golden, New York Times best-selling author of Dead Ringers)
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Literally full of wonder and a fascinating take on the HPL lore, canon, and universe. If you are a Lovecraft fan give it a go. If you like a Detective mystery with a twist, give it a go. I am really looking forward to diving into the next book in the series!

Fascinating & Wonderful

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It's not easy to write well in the Lovecraft genre, but this book manages to cover all the bases. A detective story that soon dissolves into a classic lovecraftian mind bender.

The reading is well accomplished and works well with the feel of the book.

Recommended to people who dream of a book that links monsters, maths and retired detectives everywhere!

Accomplishes all its goals. A solid outing for Lovecraft fans.

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loved this story. characters are developing. based in the real world with a 'twist ' of something darker.

interesting build of an idea

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Really enjoyed this as a longtime Lovecraft fan I devour anything linked to him or the mythos.

C&L is a lot of fun. It rarely strays from the structure of a classic Lovecraft story. In fact I would put money on the idea having a basis in the ‘Call of Cthulhu’ roleplaying game.

Dan Carter is a likeable protagonist who despite bemoaning the ‘gumshoe cliche’ has many of the hallmarks of just such a character.

Given HPL’s much written about racism the decision to make his last living descendent African American was a bit gratuitous. While I get the authors intent it seems a bit obvious. That said, Emily Lovecraft is a smart sassy character who’s willingness to accept the haemorrhaging inducing truth about the universe rivals Carters own.

My only minor criticism is the secondary arc involving Emily’s boyfriend seems (at time of listening) a little superfluous to the story. Other than that this story is fab with a killer twist that has opened up our heroes to much more exposure to HPL’s terrifying world.

A must for HPL fans!

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A good lovecraftean mystery for the present day. Will probably appeal to Lovecraft fans more than most. Still worth a listen.

A must for Lovecraft fans.

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From the Cabal series, to Goon Squad and now this book, the author has proven his versatility.
Obviously the talented narrators give different flavours to the work, but the material definitely seems to be constructed specific to each series.
This one I found to have echos of Steven King, the way he sets his characters and develops their environment.
I suppose all that waffle means, I liked the book and I shall be happily purchasing the next one presently.

Reminiscent of some work by Mr S. King

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sometimes a great narrative comes together with the perfect narrator, this is one of those times. Visceral and fast-paced storytelling made the most of the eldritch theme, and I'm looking forward to the next installment!

Lovecraftian noir? Yes please

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The book starts a bit slowly, but give some time, the end is Well worth it!

Meta-Lovecraft at it's best!

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I loved this audio book. It's a fantastic twist on HP Lovecraft, using his ideas but with real characters and excellent writing. I thoroughly recommend the sequel too.

Fantastic twist on HP Lovecraft

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interesting story and well narroated. I highly recommend checking it out. 5 stars 🌟

Great audiobook

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