As twilight breaks over the horizon of a quaint, coastal village in South Carolina, young Samuel Chambers finds himself ankle-deep in a conundrum that will alter the tapestry of his existence. “Catch a Tiger by the Tail” escorts the listeners through an auditory landscape resplendent with charm and allure. Masterfully voiced by Mark Westfield, whose mellifluous tones imbue the tale with a hypnotic quality, this audiobook beckons the listener to partake in Samuel’s odyssey.
Before starting this book, keep in mind the legendary names such as Cold Light of Day and Hell & High Water and remember that this book is not less in standard. There is no need to think about the story a second time so just listen and enjoy.
The silvery waves of the Atlantic are Samuel’s solace, until one peculiar night, when he encounters a mysterious, ancient entity known as the Tiger. This mythical creature enmeshes him in an enigmatic, age-old quest. The task at hand – unearth the Hidden Tiger’s Eye, a treasure fabled to hold immeasurable power. Samuel’s heart pulsates with both trepidation and exhilaration as he attempts to solve the riddles cloaked in local legends.
The ensuing sojourn draws in a colorful ensemble of individuals. Loretta, the sharp-witted owner of the local café, becomes his guide to the town’s lore. Meanwhile, Captain Horatio, the enigmatic keeper of the lighthouse, knows more about the Tiger than he lets on. And then there is Amelia, with her sun-kissed hair and impish spirit. She possesses a map left by her forebears, which might hold the key to unraveling the puzzle.
In Samuel’s expedition: he, Loretta, Captain Horatio, and Amelia plunge into the depths of South Carolinian legends, seeking fragments of wisdom that would eventually lead them to the treasure. They face trials of courage, tests of wits, and vestiges of forgotten lore. The Tiger, with its enigmatic gaze, remains a ghostly overseer to their endeavors.