Let's Not Go Overboard Here: A Novel — Audiobook
Let's Not Go Overboard Here: A Novel is Erica Hendry's debut audiobook, following pop-culture obsessive Melanie Hoffman as she investigates a disappearance on a Greek yacht while grappling with grief. The listing describes a mix of mystery, dark humour and romance, narrated by Helen Laser.
At a glance
- A yacht-trip disappearance investigation is framed through Melanie's reality-TV and true-crime interests.
- The plot combines a missing-person mystery with grief, pop-culture references, dark humour and a developing romance.
- The unabridged audiobook is narrated by Helen Laser.
Reference price: £15.37
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- A contained yacht setting gives the mystery a clear focus, while the protagonist's pop-culture fixation shapes its perspective.
- The story brings together mystery, humour and a personal grief storyline for listeners seeking more than a straightforward whodunit.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Erica Hendry |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Helen Laser |
| Listening length | 9 hours |
| Programme type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
| Publication date | 2 Jun. 2026 |
What to know before buying
- The story includes the death of a close friend and a suspected murder, alongside humour and romance. Consider whether those themes suit your listening preferences.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners after a comic mystery with pop-culture references and a yacht setting.
- Audiobook listeners who enjoy stories combining an investigation, grief and romance.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a conventional, purely serious crime thriller or a story without bereavement themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summaries, so particular strengths or complaints cannot be attributed to listeners. The distribution is centred on three- and four-star ratings, with fewer one- and two-star ratings than five-star ratings. Treat that mixed overall reception as a reason to sample the tone if possible, especially since the story combines humour and romance with bereavement and a suspected murder.
Frequently asked questions
What is the audiobook about?
Melanie Hoffman joins a company yacht trip in Greece to avoid time alone with her grief. When Freya disappears, Melanie suspects foul play and tries to find out what happened.
Who narrates the audiobook and how long is it?
The listing names Helen Laser as narrator and gives a listening length of 9 hours.
Is this a serious crime thriller?
The listing presents it as a mystery with dark humour, pop-culture references, grief and romance, rather than describing it as a purely serious thriller.
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