
Listen Before Reading
These conversations introduce ideas, themes and atmosphere without revealing important story details. They are designed to enrich the reading experience before beginning the book.

Conversation · Episode 01
The First Night in the Valley
On arriving in Waimanu after a day on the trail — what the quiet does to a mind used to noise, and why the first night alone in a place changes what you notice in it.
Conor, host · Recorded July 2026
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