# Third Loch From the Sun: A Scottish Sci-Fi Adventure

Third Loch From the Sun is a Scottish sci-fi adventure audiobook about Jake, whose summer job on a remote island leads him into a universe-changing mystery and a romance. It is unabridged and narrated by Robin Laing.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.99 GBP
- Previous price: 13.72 GBP
- Discount: 64%
- Price checked: 2026-11-11T13:52:49.560Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 496

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## At a glance

- A remote Scottish island setting frames a science-fiction mystery and a romantic subplot.
- The listing describes the story as a light-hearted adventure with humour and larger-than-life local characters.

## Pros

- Unabridged narration provides the complete listed story in audio form.
- The 7 hours and 53 minutes running time gives a clear guide to the listening commitment.
- Combines science-fiction mystery with Scottish island atmosphere and romance.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Format: Audiobook
- Listening length: 7 hours and 53 minutes
- Version: Unabridged
- Language: English
- Author: Rex Burke
- Narrator: Robin Laing
- Publisher: QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publication date: 18 Dec. 2025

## Before you buy

- The story description presents a slow-building mystery alongside romance; customer feedback is mixed on pacing, with some finding it very slow-paced.

## A good fit for

- Listeners looking for a Scottish-set science-fiction mystery with humour and romance.
- Buyers who prefer an unabridged audiobook narrated by Robin Laing.

## Less suited to

- Listeners who want consistently fast pacing; customer feedback includes reports that the story feels slow.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is broadly favourable: the listing shows 4.5 out of 5 stars from 496 ratings, and the written feedback highlights entertainment, humour, Scottish colloquialisms and a light-hearted science-fiction story. Pacing is the main reported point of division, with some customers finding it slow; that may matter to listeners seeking a brisk mystery, though the listing does not establish a single pace for every listener.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as entertaining and appreciate its humour and Scottish colloquialisms.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding the story slow.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Third Loch From the Sun about?
Jake takes a summer job on a remote Scottish island, where he uncovers a secret that changes what is known about the universe and becomes entangled in a mystery and romance.
### Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listing credits Rex Burke as the author and Robin Laing as the narrator.
### How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 53 minutes.
### Is this an abridged recording?
No. The listing identifies the audiobook version as unabridged.

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