Oracle 3: Murder at the Grandview: Oracle, Book 3 by Andrew Pyper
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Sixteen-year-old Celestia spends her summers at the exclusive Lake Conemaugh resort in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, where her family socializes with wealthy guests. Away from that glittering world, she finds freedom in swimming and fishing with Peter, a young worker at the hotel. Their private friendship grows into a forbidden romance, forcing Celestia to confront the possibility that choosing Peter could cost her family’s acceptance and leave her disowned.
Their relationship is placed against a catastrophe that will change Peter’s life forever. After relentless rain in May 1889, the dam above Johnstown fails, sending an enormous wall of water toward the town—Peter’s home. As the lovers’ cross-class bond collides with social pressure and the gathering disaster, the story turns toward questions of loyalty, privilege, separation, and survival. Written in verse, the novel combines an intimate romance with a tragic moment in American history, while its psychological-thriller framing brings a tense, unsettling edge to Celestia’s account.
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- Joshua Jackson appears on at least 1 other verified audiobook edition in our catalog.
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The story tends to keep moving, with enough forward momentum to make scene changes and plot turns feel relatively quick.
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What this means for you: The story-level profile suggests a brisk, emotionally charged listen that combines romance with violence and psychological unease. It is likely to reward focused attention, while listeners seeking simple background entertainment may find its complexity and darker tone taxing.
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Early public discussion leans toward a fast-moving but demanding and intense story. Violence is the most consistent caution, while complexity and the need for focused attention may divide listeners.
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You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- Listeners who enjoy dark investigative fiction with romantic tension
- Fans of psychologically intense or supernatural-leaning thrillers
- People who prefer a brisk, demanding story and can listen attentively
- Existing Oracle series listeners interested in Joshua Jackson’s return
It might not be the best fit if…
- Listeners seeking a gentle, light, or low-stakes romance
- Anyone sensitive to violent or disturbing subject matter
- People who need simple plotting for background listening
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The page points toward an intense and potentially absorbing story: romance sits alongside violence, complexity, and a high level of attention required. That combination may appeal to listeners who like emotionally charged mysteries with darker edges, while readers seeking a light or effortlessly trackable listen should be cautious. Joshua Jackson is associated with the series and receives enthusiastic narrator-level praise, but evidence about this exact recording remains limited.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 9 hours and 31 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Originals
- Audiobook release date
- June 12, 2025
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B0F2NR3GZF
Before You Listen
- Check the content warnings if violence, death, suicide, ritual sacrifice, disturbing entities, or unexplained events are difficult subjects.
- The available book-level evidence repeatedly flags violence as part of the material.
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FAQ
Is this audiobook suitable for listeners who prefer straightforward plots?
Probably not the safest choice. Available reader discussion points toward a complex story that rewards focused attention, so listeners who prefer uncomplicated plotting may find it demanding.
Are there difficult or disturbing themes?
Yes. Violence and an intense tone are recurring cautions, and the broader series discussion also mentions death, murder, suicide, ritual sacrifice, disturbing supernatural imagery, and unexplained events.
Who narrates this edition?
Joshua Jackson narrates this English-language Audible Originals edition, released June 12, 2025, with a runtime of 9 hours and 31 minutes.
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