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  • Written by: Lauren Groff
  • Narrated by: Nicole Roberts
  • Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
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Monsters of Templeton

Written by: Lauren Groff
Narrated by: Nicole Roberts
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In the wake of a disastrous affair with her older, married archeology professor at Stanford, brilliant Wilhelmina Cooper arrives back at the doorstep of her hippie mother-turned-born-again-Christian's house in Templeton, New York - a storybook town her ancestors founded that sits on the shores of Lake Glimmerglass. Upon her arrival, a prehistoric monster surfaces in the lake, bringing a feeding frenzy to the quiet town. And Willie learns she has a mystery father her mother has kept secret for Willie's entire life.

The beautiful, broody Willie is told that the key to her biological father's identity lies somewhere in her twisted family tree. She finds more than she bargained for as a chorus of voices from the town's past, some sinister, all fascinating, rise up around her to tell their side of the story. In the end, dark secrets come to light, past and present day are blurred, and old mysteries are finally put to rest.

This is a fresh, virtuoso performance that will surely place Groff among the best young writers of today.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2008 Lauren Groff (P)2008 Hyperion
Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Historical Fiction Ghosts Genre Fiction
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Pleasant mystery and captivating historical fiction.

I loved this sweet story of a woman returning to her small hometown, rich with history and vivid characters. I love her search for her own family’s past and her parentage. I love her self discovery and healing. I loved the monster and all it represents. #audible1

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