Bath Haus
A Thriller
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Narrated by:
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Michael Crouch
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Daniel Henning
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Written by:
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P. J. Vernon
About this listen
Nominated for a 34th annual Lambda Literary Award • A scintillating thriller with an emotional punch: “The tension builds to unbearably claustrophobic levels. To say more would rob readers of the 'no, he didn’t' suspense that makes Bath Haus an unexpectedly twisted, heart-pounding cat-versus-mouse thriller" (Los Angeles Times).
Oliver Park, a recovering addict from Indiana, finally has everything he ever wanted: sobriety and a loving, wealthy partner in Nathan, a prominent DC trauma surgeon. Despite their difference in age and disparate backgrounds, they've made a perfect life together. With everything to lose, Oliver shouldn't be visiting Haus, a gay bathhouse. But through the entrance he goes, and it's a line crossed. Inside, he follows a man into a private room, and it's the final line. Whatever happens next, Nathan can never know. But then, everything goes wrong, terribly wrong, and Oliver barely escapes with his life.
He races home in full-blown terror as the hand-shaped bruise grows dark on his neck. The truth will destroy Nathan and everything they have together, so Oliver does the thing he used to do so well: he lies.
What follows is a classic runaway-train narrative, full of the exquisite escalations, edge-of-your-seat thrills, and oh-my-god twists. P. J. Vernon's Bath Haus is perfect for listeners curious for their next must-listen novel.
©2021 P. J. Vernon (P)2021 Random House AudioWhat the critics say
A New York Times Editors' Choice Book
The Best Crime Novels of the Year by CrimeReads
A Newsweek Favorite Book of the Year
A Queerties Award Nominee for Best Read
Left Coast Crime “Lefty” Award Nominee for Best Mystery
A Lambda Literary Award Finalist for LGBTQ Mystery
Recommended by The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, Lambda Literary, LGBTQ Reads, The New York Post, Oprah Daily, Crime by the Book, CrimeReads, Goodreads 2021 Pride Reading List, Jezebel, Entertainment Weekly, and Parade
"As taut as a tightrope. Each twist in this tale of a tryst gone very, very wrong spins the plot into a new and daring direction.” (Riley Sager, New York Times best-selling author of Survive the Night)
“Bath Haus is the gay one night stand from hell - thrilling!” (Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times best-selling author of Velvet Was the Night)
“It’s like if your worst nightmare - and sexual fantasy - came true at the same time.... You won’t be able to put it down.” (Eric Cervini, New York Times best-selling author of The Deviant’s War)
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- KB
- 2022-07-06
Loved it😱
Excellent Narration, not predictable, kept me on the edge of my seat. Definitely a recommendation
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- Julianne E
- 2021-12-18
spent a credit, worth every moment!
I looked at this book after listening to Vernon's other book, When You Find Me ( also worth it) and this book is exactly as described. Thriller. The narration of Oliver is exactly how I would picture him, and how I would feel if I WAS him. Jittery, nervous, anxious, keyed up. Listening to him narrate was like almost hearing nails on a chalkboard, or waiting for some surprise attack around the corner; just the right tone to put an edge on one's psyche while listening. A good stark contrast to Nathan, but not overly so. Just enough to truly distinguish their backgrounds, and the depth of character I find is quite good. As someone who sufferes from addiction issues, this book spells out the truths of what it feels like to fight and claw for every moment of sobriety, and It tells a deep, harrowing story of the lengths one may go to scratch the non healing wound of addiction, or run from it. This is Just my opinion, but the ending felt a little rushed, claustrophobic, and not as well planned as the rest of the book, but I will take a second listen as I always do on books that permeate layers of my soul. I may find a second listen just the ticket to digesting the enigmatic climax to this well woven piece.
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- NRH
- 2022-01-05
Not what I was expecting !
Have read another book by this author and this was not what I thought it would be however it was still engaging and the thriller and suspense themes are still at the core of the novel.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-10-20
An Eye Opener
I listened to Bath Haus because I liked When You Find Me. I found the coarseness unsettling, but I learned some things about a lifestyle utterly different from my own. I had to keep Googling terms to understand the slang used in this culture. It was worth reading. Lots of turns which were very craftily done. Oliver struck me initially as a spoiled, selfish brat. He redeemed himself when the full story was told.
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- Tina
- 2021-07-18
BEST BOOK OF 2021
You must read this. MUST!
No spoilers.
Just take my word… and then when you do pick this up, please come back here and tell me how amazing I was to give you the nudge you needed to pick it up!
I can’t wait to chat this book up with PJ on July 28th via zoom! Wanna join? DM me on Instagram @bookwineclubtoronto
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- Katherine
- 2024-04-13
not what I expected
I loved the twists and turns in this. I did not expect this to turn into toxic relationship tropes, but fortunately that's my guilty pleasure. I loved and hated all of these characters! Narrators did an awesome job bringing them to life!
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- audrey
- 2023-08-24
Did not like the story
There is too much description of gay encounter, and I did not like the story. The narration was boring, and it’s a total waste of credit in my opinion.
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