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Crawfish Mountain: A Novel Audiobook
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Justin Pitre was born and raised on his grandfather’s Louisiana bayou, and he has made a promise to keep his family’s prized 500-acre property safe. But across town, Big-Tex oil bigwig Tom Huff and his company have major plans to cash in on the resources that lie below the bayou by ramming a dragline through the Pitre property. Justin and his fiery wife Grace go to all lengths to stop their bayou from being destroyed, but they might not know exactly what they’re up against.
Featuring a bayou boat chase, a burgeoning romance between the governor and a hotheaded young environmentalist, a sexy snitch, a kidnapping, and a fishing trip gone wrong, Crawfish Mountain showcases Ken Wells’ trademark flair for adventurous storytelling, winning characters, and a singular locale.
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"I enjoy Ken Wells a lot and this book was a fun read, but not as wacky and wild as his LeBauve trilogy which includes one of my all time favorites--Junior's Leg. Crawfish Mountain was a very environmentally conscious book in the style of Hiassen."
— Mmb (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The plot’s many wild turns and feel-good ending may remind readers of Carl Hiaasen’s novels. Wells is a native of southern Louisiana, and his love of Cajun culture and its patois, food, and ties to the landscape shines throughout.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“Hold on to your seat—Dick Hill’s going to take you on a pirogue ride that will rock you with humor and intrigue. He doesn’t miss a beat as he switches from Cajun patois to Southern accents, reels out the names of foods with piquant accents, and steers you through political chicanery.”
— AudioFile -
"Wells knows the lingo and rhythms of Cajun language and culture as only a native can, and his depiction of the lowlife Junior and his twisted psyche is gritty and humorous."
— Library Journal -
“If you enjoy enjoy crawfish and shrimp, and Dixie beer , not to mention good fishing, good ol’ boys, and good-looking women, you're in the right novel.”
— Washington Post
Crawfish Mountain Listener Reviews
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" This book was great. If you know anything about Cajun life, you will get a real kick out of it. "
— Alice, 12/19/2013 -
" A political, satirical pageturner about a serious subject - read for Bill's reading group at the time of the oil spill in the Gulf - totally unplanned timing but very appropriate. "
— Valerie, 9/24/2013 -
" This book has it all - romance, suspense, environmental issues, gorgeous scenery & some really bad guys. "
— Mary, 6/20/2013 -
" The author had a good story line with the oil companies versus the marsh. But, he over-did the Louisiana politics and the characters. The story was too far-fetched. "
— Fay, 6/12/2013 -
" Great book, easy read. Think Cajuns would appreciate this one. "
— Joel, 5/29/2013 -
" I LOVED Ken Wells' Meely LeBauve trilogy, and was hoping this one showed the same excellent storytelling skill. The storyline wasn't my cup of tea (or Community coffee, for that matter). "
— Mary, 11/1/2012 -
" I would only read this book if you are really into Louisiana politics or the oil industry. I didn't care much for it. "
— Leslie, 10/28/2012 -
" It wasn't quite the zaniness of Carl Hiaasen but not a bad Cajun version of that fun, with good guys to root for. "
— Jeffschaffer, 9/20/2012 -
" A little predictable but still a good night stand book "
— Chris, 7/15/2012 -
" Another to add to my list of books that I've read recently with a little too much going on for one story. The characters were a little to stereotypical Cajun, but it was still an interesting read. "
— Katie, 8/11/2011 -
" Good ole'boys meet Oil Co. politics and greed in La. Real good so far.I finished it and am still of the same opinion.It was fun "
— Brent, 2/15/2011 -
" This book is pretty slow to start. Eventually, (about 2/3rds into the book it gets very good. It just takes awhile to get there. "
— Deborah, 2/11/2011 -
" Very charming tale of a small city in Bayou country. Big-city politics mix with backwoods heros. Ken Wells is very familiar with his characters and can paint an excellent portrait. "
— Matt, 12/22/2010 -
" The ending was a bit contrived but overall a good read. Great description of the bayous of Louisiana as well as of the Cajun people. Very entertaining as well as informative. "
— Nancy, 11/21/2010 -
" A political, satirical pageturner about a serious subject - read for Bill's reading group at the time of the oil spill in the Gulf - totally unplanned timing but very appropriate. "
— Valerie, 8/18/2010 -
" This book was great. If you know anything about Cajun life, you will get a real kick out of it. "
— Alice, 3/17/2010 -
" It wasn't quite the zaniness of Carl Hiaasen but not a bad Cajun version of that fun, with good guys to root for. "
— Jeffschaffer, 1/17/2010 -
" Another to add to my list of books that I've read recently with a little too much going on for one story. The characters were a little to stereotypical Cajun, but it was still an interesting read. "
— Katie, 11/15/2009 -
" This book has it all - romance, suspense, environmental issues, gorgeous scenery & some really bad guys. "
— Mary, 5/13/2009 -
" A little predictable but still a good night stand book "
— Chris, 10/29/2008 -
" Great book, easy read. Think Cajuns would appreciate this one. "
— Joel, 6/2/2008 -
" I would only read this book if you are really into Louisiana politics or the oil industry. I didn't care much for it. "
— Leslie, 5/12/2008 -
" Good ole'boys meet Oil Co. politics and greed in La. Real good so far.I finished it and am still of the same opinion.It was fun "
— Brent, 5/8/2008 -
" The author had a good story line with the oil companies versus the marsh. But, he over-did the Louisiana politics and the characters. The story was too far-fetched. "
— Fay, 2/10/2008 -
" Very charming tale of a small city in Bayou country. Big-city politics mix with backwoods heros. Ken Wells is very familiar with his characters and can paint an excellent portrait. "
— Matt, 1/28/2008 -
" This book is pretty slow to start. Eventually, (about 2/3rds into the book it gets very good. It just takes awhile to get there. "
— Deborah, 1/21/2008
About Ken Wells
Ken Wells is a senior editor for Portfolio magazine. He spent many years as a senior writer and features editor for “Page One” of the Wall Street Journal. A Pulitzer Prize finalist, he grew up in the Cajun enclave of Bayou Black, Louisiana, and now lives with his family near Manhattan.
About Dick Hill
Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.