Historical Fiction

The Quarry of Lowell, 1868

by Tobias Verhoeven · Narrated by Amara Okonjo · 12 hrs 58 min

★★★★☆ 4.1 · 3,127 ratings

Meticulously researched and beautifully told: a ferry captain and a promise made at a funeral, against the backdrop of a vanished era.

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Meticulously researched and beautifully told: a ferry captain and a promise made at a funeral, against the backdrop of a vanished era.

The Quarry of Lowell, 1868 is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Tobias Verhoeven writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.

“Quietly brilliant.” Harbor City Gazette

Publisher	Tidewater Editions
Publication date	March 2025
Narrator	Amara Okonjo
Length	12 hrs 58 min
Format	Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available)
ISBN	978-1-12178-348-9
Genre	Historical Fiction
Language	English

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★★★★☆ Absolutely loved it

I picked this up on a whim and finished it in two sittings. The Quarry of Lowell, 1868 is warm, sharp and beautifully paced.

Priya S. · Jan 4, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★☆☆ Good, not great

Enjoyable and well written. Not quite what I expected from the description, but I'd read more by Tobias Verhoeven.

Jordan L. · Jan 26, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Solid, with a few slow patches

Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.

Helen W. · Sep 26, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★☆☆ Stayed with me

I keep thinking about the ending. Tobias Verhoeven has a real gift for the small, true detail.

Tom H. · Jan 20, 2026 · Verified buyer

Tobias Verhoeven

Missoula, MT

Tobias Verhoeven grew up in Missoula, MT and spent years as a wildland firefighter before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in The Northern Courier and The Paper Lantern. They now live in Ann Arbor, MI with a beat-up canoe.

Meridian Medal finalist