Ever Winter

By: Peter Hackshaw

Narrated by: Dan Stevens

Winner of 2021 Voice Arts Award, Audiobook Narration — Science Fiction

Narrated by award-winning actor Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast, FX’s Legion) Ever Winter is a vivid and eloquent story of loss, rehabilitation, and revenge set in a post-apocalyptic ice world.

Far from the savage remnants of humanity, Henry and his family have managed to survive the grip of desolate, perpetual winter on a vast tundra that was once an ocean teeming with life. When the family is discovered, their peaceful existence is shattered and their lives changed forever.

Henry’s siblings are kidnapped, leaving him alone in the ruins of their home. Broken, altered, and tormented by all that has befallen him, he is driven to wreak vengeance upon those who assume him dead...by any means necessary.

Fans of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road or Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven will enjoy the raw, emotional pull of debut author Peter Hackshaw’s writing.

©2020 Peter Hackshaw (P)2021 Podium Audio

Critic reviews

"Stevens proves once again that his acting training translates perfectly to audiobook narration." (AudioFile Magazine)

"Peter Hackshaw’s writing is immersive...and I knew while reading it that listeners would feel like they’re entering the post-apocalyptic world with Henry and his family. I’m delighted to join Podium Audio in bringing Ever Winter to life.” (Actor Dan Stevens, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga; Downton Abbey)

So, is there going to be a sequel?

Was the story always realistic? No, but then it was futuristic and entertaining, demonstrated the resilience of kids in particular, mankind in general. The pace was pretty good, the writing pretty good. One of the better books I've listened to recently. (Which reminds me, don't waste your time with "The Darkest Winter" by Lindsey Pogue. Atrocious writing, IMO.)
Anyway, I heard good things about Ever Winter, and I was not disappointed in it at all. Except the ending left it open to a sequel--and I do get tired of books that aren't complete unto themselves.

The beginning confusion at Henry's stupidity

well done.. character formatting excellent.. telling two stories at one good but not easily tied together at end.. if this is.. was a series I'm all in...

Loved

Dan Stevens is the best, as always. This book was beautiful, one of my new favorites. I loved everything about it.

Violent, Gory. Excellent.

I devoured this one quickly. Not your typical apocalyptic thriller, thank goodness. Well done. Thoroughly enjoyed and worth a credit.

Great characters brought to life

Other reviewers have mentioned Dan Stevens’ performance and I agree - superlative. The story’s icy world comes alive too and the action produced goose bumps on my skin that weren’t cold related. Great tension built for the final act. Don’t want to talk too much about the plot points and spoil others’ discovery because that’s part of this book’s joy too. highly recommended.

VISUALLY FASCINATING, DELICIOUS CHARACTERS, BRIGHT IMAGINATION!

Enjoyed the delicious narration; was mesmerized by the scenery, coaxed without hesitation into the story, and I believe I never 'came back.' ... all this from an 82 year old lady! A fine & satisfying read!

Great

Grabs your attention and never let’s go. I listened to this book straight through. Found my headphones whenever I got out the car.

I LOVED IT!

This is a wonderful book. It is one of my all time favorites now. I was rooting for Henry and I loved the ending.

Enjoyable

I like the concept of the book but I just feel it fell short just a teeny bit. It was a little on the adolescent side. I almost gave up halfway through because it was so depressing. But I hung in there and things finally picked up and the ending was satisfying. The narrator was new to me. Some of the character voices that he did were outstanding. In general he had a strong Australian accent. It reminded me of the Mad Macks world.

Original and multi dimensional

I thoroughly enjoyed being transported to the frozen world of Henry and his family. It was a story of survival, redemption and fortitude placed on the backdrop of a harsh frozen environment. There was a lot of action and tragedy mingled with the occasional levity (IT by Stephen King was a bit of a life manual for Henry) that kept the story laced with hope. Definitely recommend.