Beartooth: A Novel

Written by Callan Wink

Narrated by Will Damron

“Skip Yellowstone for this rawer version of the West.”—The New York Times Book Review

“This taut, compelling novel explores the great outdoors—and a realm of moral uncertainty. . . . A ferociously gripping book.”—The Economist

Two brothers in dire straits, living on the edge of Yellowstone, agree to a desperate act of survival in this taut, propulsive novel reminiscent of the works of C.J. Box, Donald Ray Pollock, and Larry McMurtry.

Thad and Hazen live off the grid, struggling with debt after the death of their father. Thad, the elder brother, is the capable one, while Hazen is a dreamer, more in tune with the wilderness than with people. Then a shadowy out-of-towner called the Scot appears—dressed in a kilt and with a mysterious young woman in tow. He makes the brothers a proposition that is both lucrative and a federal crime—removing resources from Yellowstone National Park, a scheme that becomes more appealing when their long-gone mother shows up, raising troubling questions about the past. A contemporary tale with a timeless feel, Beartooth explores the bonds between brothers, the natural world versus society, and what happens when everything you believed to be true is turned on its head—for worse and for better.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Spiegel & Grau by Spotify Audiobooks
• Release date: Feb 11, 2025
• ISBN: 9798868738289

Reviews for Beartooth

[Denise Wiebe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This novel is simply magnificent. It overflows with lush imagery, characters that are complex and ring true, and wisdom that will linger. The writing is superb, the language beautiful. And I loved the ending.

Narration was also exceptional. Clear, well paced and brought the story to life.

Highly recommend ❤️

[Michael Roach · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Well written and I bought the characters. Did not care for the ending. Unless there’s a sequel it isn’t great. End was abrupt

[lynn murray · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful writing, great story / really captured the feel of Montana without the money.