#1731: Peter Heller "The Guide" | The Book Show

September 21, 2021 00:27:41
#1731: Peter Heller "The Guide" | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1731: Peter Heller "The Guide" | The Book Show

Sep 21 2021 | 00:27:41

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Show Notes

This week, Peter Heller’s new novel, “The Guide,” takes place against the backdrop of his home state of Colorado. It follows a young man, Jack, who accepts a job as a fishing guide at an elite resort in the wilds of Colorado. What begins as an idyllic experience soon takes a dark turn.

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