Northwest!


Read by Roger Melin

(4.4 stars; 73 reviews)

Northwest! takes place in western Canada, primarily western Alberta and British Columbia. The story revolves around Jimmy not being sure whether or not he shot and killed a Northwest Mounted while he and some friends were out hunting one day. Not exactly a bushman, he needs to head northwest to avoid capture by the officials who are out to find him and bring him to trial. At least that's what he suspects. Survival in the wilderness for one who was raised in British class proves to be a daunting experience, and we learn of the trials he is to be put through while he is on the lam. (Summary by Roger Melin) (9 hr 20 min)

Chapters

01 - Jimmy Signs a Note 13:32 Read by Roger Melin
02 - Jimmy's Apology 17:12 Read by Roger Melin
03 - The Cayuse Pony 17:55 Read by Roger Melin
04 - Kelshope Ranch 15:59 Read by Roger Melin
05 - Jimmy Holds Fast 16:03 Read by Roger Melin
06 - Deering Owns a Debt 15:18 Read by Roger Melin
07 - An Insurable Interest 19:39 Read by Roger Melin
08 - Jimmy Gets To Work 18:34 Read by Roger Melin
09 - The Quiet Woods 16:41 Read by Roger Melin
10 - Laura's Refusal 19:10 Read by Roger Melin
11 - The Game Reserve 17:27 Read by Roger Melin
12 - Stannard Fronts a Crisis 15:56 Read by Roger Melin
13 - The Deserted Homestead 16:17 Read by Roger Melin
14 - A Shot in the Dark 17:18 Read by Roger Melin
15 - Trooper Simpson's Prisoners 16:24 Read by Roger Melin
16 - The Neck 16:12 Read by Roger Melin
17 - Dillon Meditates 19:19 Read by Roger Melin
18 - The Cartridge Belt 16:35 Read by Roger Melin
19 - Useful Friends 20:45 Read by Roger Melin
20 - Bob's Denial 14:58 Read by Roger Melin
21 - Deering's Excursion 18:11 Read by Roger Melin
22 - Deering Takes Counsel 15:23 Read by Roger Melin
23 - Margaret Takes a Plunge 18:25 Read by Roger Melin
24 - Jimmy Resigns Himself 16:38 Read by Roger Melin
25 - The Call 16:41 Read by Roger Melin
26 - Deering Takes the Trail 16:18 Read by Roger Melin
27 - Deering's Progress 17:10 Read by Roger Melin
28 - A Dissolving Picture 16:41 Read by Roger Melin
29 - Held Up 20:11 Read by Roger Melin
30 - The Gully 13:10 Read by Roger Melin
31 - Stannard's Line 12:43 Read by Roger Melin
32 - By the Camp-Fire 15:26 Read by Roger Melin
33 - Sir James Approves 22:17 Read by Roger Melin

Reviews


(4 stars)

An interesting tale.. But not really my style.. It was well read though & even though it's not typically in my line of interest.. The reader made it interesting enough that I had to listen to the finish.. Well done Roger!

I really enjoy stories like this


(5 stars)

Very well read. Made my drive to the camp site enjoyable. Hopefully I will find more stories in this fashion. Thank you!


(5 stars)

I liked it! turned the old trope of hero rescuing damsel upside down.

Ho, Hum


(2 stars)

The best thing about this audio book is the narration. Jimmy, our hero, is rich, impossibly naive, spineless, easily led, and the lawful prey for every card sharp, con man, and hanger-on he comes across. Most of the rest of the characters aren't well fleshed-out. The saddest thing for me is that I started reading this because I wanted to be immersed in the wilderness, but there's no poetry in this book. It's just meh .

Northwest


(5 stars)

You won't be disappointed! It has everything that I love in a book. It's innocence of the time that it was written is refreshing! Mystery and love!!


(4 stars)

my favorite reader....a story of do not judge a person.by his charm....exciting and still true today.

Northwest


(3.5 stars)

Kind of weak storyline but as usual the reader was excellent!!


(3 stars)

Kind of snuck up on me. Not bad.