The Huntress: A Novel

Written by Kate Quinn

Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

From the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel, THE ALICE NETWORK, comes another fascinating historical novel about a battle-haunted English journalist and a Russian female bomber pilot who join forces to track the Huntress, a Nazi war criminal gone to ground in America.

In the aftermath of war, the hunter becomes the hunted…

Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always dreamed of flying. When the Nazis attack the Soviet Union, she risks everything to join the legendary Night Witches, an all-female night bomber regiment wreaking havoc on the invading Germans. When she is stranded behind enemy lines, Nina becomes the prey of a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress, and only Nina’s bravery and cunning will keep her alive.

Transformed by the horrors he witnessed from Omaha Beach to the Nuremberg Trials, British war correspondent Ian Graham has become a Nazi hunter. Yet one target eludes him: a vicious predator known as the Huntress. To find her, the fierce, disciplined investigator joins forces with the only witness to escape the Huntress alive: the brazen, cocksure Nina. But a shared secret could derail their mission unless Ian and Nina force themselves to confront it.

Growing up in post-war Boston, seventeen-year-old Jordan McBride is determined to become a photographer. When her long-widowed father unexpectedly comes homes with a new fiancée, Jordan is thrilled. But there is something disconcerting about the soft-spoken German widow. Certain that danger is lurking, Jordan begins to delve into her new stepmother’s past—only to discover that there are mysteries buried deep in her family . . . secrets that may threaten all Jordan holds dear.

In this immersive, heart-wrenching story, Kate Quinn illuminates the consequences of war on individual lives, and the price we pay to seek justice and truth.

This audiobook includes an episode of the Book Club Girl Podcast, featuring an interview with Kate Quinn about The Huntress.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Feb 26, 2019
• ISBN: 9780062894823

Kate Quinn

Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, and The Diamond Eye. All have been translated into multiple languages. She and her husband now live in California with three black rescue dogs.

Reviews for The Huntress

[Jen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Started off kind of slow. Author has a funny way of sneaking in her other characters into the story. Overall a good listen. Same reader as her other books which is a welcome voice.

[Kristy Gray · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

One of the worst books I’ve read from Kate Quinn. Incredibly boring and predictable. Struggled to finish the book.

[katja.ardanova · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ww2, nazihunters, Russian women bobmer pilots! This book had it all.

[joy00rdg · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant simply brilliant , even better than the Alice Network and great narration.

[tandy2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Book was slow to develop and predictable. But the characters and setting draw you in, to wanting to know more.

[Renae Barrett Salisbury · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tense action throughout. Great and complicated villain! Intriguing to learn of the Soviet women’s bomber flyers! WoW!! Definitely a good read, and few do WWII historical fiction better than Kate Quinn!

[Adam · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I almost never write a review, but this book is exceptional. The writing is excellent, storyline patiently developed and believable, the characters vivid and tha narration just right. Highly recommended.

[BRENDA COVEY · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Entertaining but predictable. It had it’s moments. Parts were repetitive.

[Christine Tanner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The mounting suspense was excellent. It was difficult to stop listening. The voice actor is excellent. Her voice compelling. My only negative is the length . I think the story could have ended earlier. But having said that it is rare that I give an audio book 5 stars. This book deserves 5 stars. Thank you.

[Edward Beveridgr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very interesting listen. Long but worth it. Excellent and please continue to write gripping tales. Thank you.

[Sandra Werkmeister · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Predictability made it just ok. Characters were still good and much enjoyed.

[Susan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved the characters and the tension. Fantastic book! I highly recommend it!

[Rajeh Gharzeddine · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Still???
Never ending saga.

Everything going on and all what's happening, and still?

Give yourselves a break.

[dandee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Strong, believable characters. In depth research. Quinn coveys complicated emotions beautifully.

[Nadia Gura · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Do not read this book. Perversion, sin, cussing and everything else. Swearing is all over almost every paragraph.

[Denny Colangelo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent read!!! Very engaging from the first page to the very end.

[Constance Sahlmark · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent read!! Not what I expected and just got better and better!

[Crazy Kenda · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

If you have any technical skills required to help you like

[AJ Davis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely gripping. Character development was out l standing. A book will not soon forget.

[Lori Scarbrough · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I would enjoy this book much more without the gay overtones.

[F Brugnano · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Compelling plot and ideas and eras, takes a little long to get rolling and bring it all together, and then suddenly it snaps into place. I loved learning about the history of the Night Witches, life under Stalin, and the escape & capture of Nazi war criminals. Nina is the best character I've read in a long time! You don't often see such a nasty, scrappy, crazy but loveable woman in fiction, without her needing saving from a man. My favourite is still The Alice Network though!

[Mollie parkton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of my favorite books I’ve read in a long time.

[Mikkela Witko · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing! Great narration! Makes it seem like you are there!

[Susan Hofer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Imperfect characters all swirl together for a fun, gripping read.

[Angie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent as always. Quinn never disappoints and the narrator did great moving between accents.

[DarbyCasperson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was an absolutely wonderful book, half murder mystery, half human interest showing the shades of grey in war and the human psyche. More than that, it's fun. Serbian mythos combined with the reality LGBTQ exisitence in every age--and no buried lesbians. It's unflinching while remaining respectful, and I really loved it. I fell easily in step with the characters, felt like I knew and loved them and hurt with them and rejoiced with them. The voice acting was masterful and carries you along until you feel as though you can hear the planes and the whistle of wind off a frozen lake.
It's a riveting book, and I can't wait to read more from this author.

[judy griffin · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Too wordy. Did not finish. Why wade through this when there are so many brilliant authors in this genre.

[Tina Stella · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An excellently crafted story. Complex characters. Riveting storyline. Expertly read (audio version) with wonderful use of voice inflection, dynamics, and accents.

[Sandy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed this. Kept me enthralled the whole way through.

[Jon Levin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absorbing story with excellent narration. Liked the way the narrative was brought out through alternating flashbacks to the war alongside the post-war ‘current day’. Also has a couple of love stories mixed in which should appeal to readers.