The Bone Track by Sara E. Johnson

The Bone Track

Backpacking gone deadly on a frozen trail

Written bySara E. Johnson
Narrated bySarah Naughton
Length11h15m
Release dateApril 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.4 (261 ratings)

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AuthorSara E. Johnson
NarratorSarah Naughton
Runtime11h15m
PublishedApril 1, 2022
Rating★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (261 ratings)
CategoriesMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction, Mystery, International Mystery & Crime, Women Sleuths
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Forensic investigator Alexa Glock is here to bond with her estranged brother—until the Milford Track transforms from scenic escape to crime scene. Sara E. Johnson’s *The Bone Track* isn’t just another wilderness thriller; it’s a taut, character-driven mystery that weaponizes isolation. The New Zealand backcountry becomes a pressure cooker where every step could uncover bones—or bury secrets. Johnson’s prose is sharp, her pacing relentless, and the remote setting feels like a character itself: breathtaking, treacherous, and haunted by the past. Perfect for listeners who crave suspense that simmers in the present but boils over with historical horrors. The audiobook elevates this tension with Sarah Naughton’s narration, which doesn’t just read the words—it *feels* the chill of the trail and the weight of Alexa’s fractured family ties. Naughton’s performance is a masterclass in restraint, letting the story’s dread unfold organically rather than forcing it down your throat.

Tags: wilderness thriller audiobookdark family secrets mysteryNew Zealand crime fictionfemale forensic investigator suspenseremote setting thriller

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Sarah Naughton’s narration is the secret weapon of this audiobook. She nails the duality of Alexa’s voice—her forensic precision clashing with the raw vulnerability of a sibling trying (and failing) to reconnect. The pacing is relentless, though I wish Johnson had trimmed a few too-similar flashbacks; they occasionally stall the momentum without adding meaningful depth. Still, Naughton’s delivery sells the tension, whether she’s describing the Milford Track’s misty cliffs or the eerie silence of a crime scene. The story’s strength lies in its setting: the trail isn’t just a backdrop but a ticking clock, where every wrong turn could mean discovery—or doom. My biggest critique? The mystery’s resolution feels just a hair too neat for such a gritty tale, but Johnson’s atmospheric prose and Naughton’s haunting performance make *The Bone Track* an unforgettable listen. If you love thrillers where the landscape itself is a weapon, this one’s for you.

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