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The White People Audiobook by Arthur Machen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Machen) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 22:26:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White People Author: Arthur Machen Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The Green Book is a precious artefact procured from the possessions of a dead woman, and carefully kept in secret by the aged and studious Ambrose. Cotgrave is loaned the Green Book to further his understanding of the occult secrets that Ambrose is so reluctant to talk about. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of this supernatural classic that's often cited as an inspiration for H.P. Lovecraft. Members Reviews: The Nature of Unnatutal Evil It's my thing, admittedly . It's not for everyone. especially if you aremore accustomed to the popular fiction today. It's ironic, somewhat misleading, as in the theme is not quite what the reader is led to believe. On the hidden It's best to just read this one and not talk about it. Arthur is a master of the ghost story. Five Stars Wonderful overview. For any fans of Lovecraft, supernatural literature, fantastical tales, horror stories, or weird tales: this is a must have. Arguably the greatest Welsh author of all time, Arthur Machen is one of the most legendary and influential writers of his time; although, his work can be hard to find these days where people tend to shy away from older literature. Penguin Classics always provide a great introduction to any author for new readers, as well as an excellent compilation for seasoned fans of Machen or other weird tales. Machen, a Welshman that hit the scene a few decades before Lovecraft, is one of the fathers of supernatural literature, fantastical tales, horror stories, and most of all: the so called "weird tale" which is an eclectic literary splicing of all three. This book is a must have for any fans of Lovecraft or the aforementioned genres. In addition to Arther Machen, some of his contemporaries and other similair authors that I highly recommend, all of which have a wonderful Penguin Classics edition of their tales as well, include Algernon Blackwood, Ambrose Bierce, Clark Ashton Smith, and Lord Dunsany. âSorcery and Sanctity â these are the only realities.â I read The White People, by Arthur Machen in advance of Halloween, trying to get in the mood for the macabre. It was a good choice. The White People, a short story, was first published in 1904, and Machen crammed a lot of creepy into the 50 or so pages. Itâs an odd set up. Two men are discussing the nature of good and evil, and one of them tells the other about the âGreen Book,â a diary purportedly written by a young girl as she wandered deeper into an occult world of strange creatures, forgotten races, eerie rituals and witchcraft. We, the readers, are then able to read directly from the diary. The power of the story lies in tension between the rich, terrifying supernatural world hidden just beneath the surface of everyday life â revealed to the young girl by her nurse who is familiar with all the old legends â and the childish, wonder and naiveté of the diarist as she is drawn deeper and into the world of the White People. The almost casual, earnest descriptions of the scenes of wonder revealed to her are especially unnerving. âBut I made up my mind I would try again, so I went to the wood where the pool was, where I saw the white people, and I tried again. The dark nymph, Alanna, came, and she turned the pool of water into a pool of fireââ Machen is a Welsh writer, and ably brings to life the legends and magic of Wales dating back hundreds of years.

Dolly 3 Audiobook by Jubilee Savage

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jubilee Savage) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:02:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dolly 3 Subtitle: The Dolly Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Jubilee Savage Narrator: Louise Cooksey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-17 Publisher: Jubilee Savage Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Extreme horror and gore from the twisted mind of Jubilee Savage. April Madison is clearly losing her mind. From innocent victim to cold blooded killer in one fell swoop, the poor widow seems controlled by forces greater than her own. "My hand reaches up as if it has a mind of its own. Slash. Slash. Slice. A gaping hole appears in the woman's abdomen and reveals a disgusting hodge-podge of gleaming organs that twitch and throb like a jar of frogs." In the bloody final installment of The Dolly Trilogy, April learns the true meaning of evil from the demon who moves in across the street and knows all her secrets. The biggest secret: the greatest evil of them all lives within her, and it wants to get out. It's the unexpected surprise ending that no one saw coming! Horror fans will love every tense, frightening, creepy moment of the shocking, bloodiest, goriest, most terrifying installation of The Dolly Trilogy by author Jubilee Savage. Members Reviews: Disappointing Ending Some spoilers for themes and the ending in particular. Consider this a review for the entire trilogy, which I read back to back on kindle unlimited. I think reading them that way makes for a pretty cohesive story, and the individual parts are fairly short anyway -- you're not going to want to leave off with the way the first two end, either. This author does gore extremely well, and body horror in particular. What's really striking to me is how clean the rest of the book is in comparison: There's hardly any swearing and no graphic sex, but if you want a play by play of someone getting stabbed in the eyeball, you're in the right place. That said, the ending really disappointed me because it seemed to come out of nowhere. Themes hinted at or explored throughout the series include the Biblical plagues, possessed objects and people, insanity, and the goose who laid golden eggs. I found each of these interesting and also found that they worked well together. After all that, the zombie genre really doesn't fit in anywhere and in fact seems as though it was tacked on at the last minute. As for the nitpicky, the author's utter refusal to use the contraction of "I am" really bothers me because there are so many "I am" statements, and because it makes the characters sound too much alike -- you may know one person who speaks that way, but a 35 year old AND her teenager? Also, the simile "like a hot knife through butter" is used more than once in reference to an actual knife. Extremely extreme horror Review: DOLLY 3 (DOLLY TRILOGY) by Jubilee Savage If you thought DOLLY 1 and DOLLY 2 were extreme (they were!), you ain't seen nothing yet. DOLLY 3 zooms over the top and straight into Hades (in more senses than one). This one is definitely not for the faint of heart or the sensitive or easily offended. That aside, the intrigue maintains, and I could readily imagine the trilogy continuing on. I read this title via Kindle Unlimited.

Picaro: A Tale of EXTREME Horror Audiobook by Terry M. West

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry M. West) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:28:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Picaro: A Tale of EXTREME Horror Author: Terry M. West Narrator: Sonya Anderson, Bryan L. Anderson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Pleasant Storm Entertainment, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: WARNING: This story contains scenes of extreme violence and gore. Not for the squeamish or easily offended. Listener discretion is strongly advised. "Picaro is the most insidious kind of extreme horror, told with bloody flair." (Bob Milne, Beauty in Ruins) "A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it." (Jean de La Fontaine, Houston, Texas, Summer, 1984) Binh Pham is a street hustler who suffers from narcolepsy. After his pimp is killed by a Mexican drug cartel, Binh realizes they are coming for him next. On the run, he thumbs his way down Interstate 45, a heavily wooded straight shot between Houston and Dallas. He meets Paul Marrane, an eccentric and charismatic road scholar. Paul travels with Binh, acting as protector and friend. But Paul's odd behavior soon turns dangerous. Convinced his road companion is a lethal psychopath, Binh discovers Paul Marrane is much worse than that. As the two men travel the dusty road, their odyssey becomes a harrowing nightmare from which there is no escape. Picaro is a bloody road trip to Hell from acclaimed author of horror Terry M. West. Members Reviews: An extreme tale well worth reading Sometimes I like to lay back and dig into something that's nasty, violent, and entertaining as hell. I picked Picaro: A Tale Of Extreme Horror because of the author's previous titles. Did this one disappoint? Keep reading below to find out..... Author Terry M. West has a knack for interesting characters and this tale doesn't stray from that. It's easy to write a character like Binh Pham and have him be boring and predictable, but the author avoids that. Paul Marrane is the second of our main characters. He's written with such skill and has a mysterious aura that makes you want to know everything about him. He's also one cool dude! The Paul, (Binh meets early on ) is someone I could see myself being friends with. A combo of a submissive character(Binh) and an eccentric, strong lead(Paul) make for great reading. I would go into more details about the story(because it's awesome), but if I reveal too much it would spoil it for others. The writing is great. It's gorier than some of Mr. West's previous works, but the gore isn't added for shock value. I hope that the author will expand on this universe. It's an entertaining and brutal read that keeps tearing at your flesh long after you're done. Disappointed Good story. Until I realized I was getting a book of previews. The book may be 175 pages long, but the story is what...50?

It Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:60:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It Author: Stephen King Narrator: Steven Weber Format: Unabridged Length: 44 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25142 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "A landmark in American literature" (Chicago Sun-Times) Stephen King's number-one national best seller about seven adults who return to their hometown to confront a nightmare they had first stumbled on as teenagers...an evil without a name: It. Welcome to Derry, Maine. It's a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real. They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But the promise they made 28 years ago calls them to reunite in the same place where, as teenagers, they battled an evil creature that preyed on the city's children. Now children are being murdered again, and their repressed memories of that terrifying summer return as they prepare to once again battle the monster lurking in Derry's sewers. Readers and listeners of Stephen King know that Derry, Maine, is a place with a deep, dark hold on the author. It reappears in many of his books, including Bag of Bones, Hearts in Atlantis, and 11/22/63. But it all starts with It. The audiobook mirrors the unabridged text. Any non-traditional audio editing is intentional. Critic Reviews: "Stephen King's most mature work." ( St. Petersburg Times) " It will overwhelm you...to be read in a well-lit room only." ( Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: A Classic with a Top-Notch Performance! I first would like to start off with saying that I have listened to Stephen King's It four times already, and I still can't get enough of it! Stephen King is a mastermind (like always) with the beautiful attention to detail he gives for every single character's background and inner thoughts. It's captivating and sucks you into Derry, a town with a dark history, a scary present, and an uncertain future. If you're like me who saw the TV movie before reading the book, you will be shocked by how different the book is! The details of the novel makes you feel as if you have lived in Derry all of your life and live next door to all of the characters. The book is beautiful, and the performance by Steven Weber is only worthy of praise. If you thought Tim Curry was the best Pennywise you had ever seen, wait until you see what Steven Weber can do with only his voice. The performance will give you chills! The story of It is a dark one that must not be listened to lightly. The novel is, in my opinion, the most graphic, brutal, and original novel that Stephen King has ever written. Because the victims of Pennywise are children, one must listen at their own caution because Stephen King does not shy away from any grizzly and provocative detail that is needed to make this story as powerful and shocking as it is. The story is told in various character perspectives, however it's heavily centered around the 7 main characters voices and experiences. The additional perspectives given only adds to the depth of the intricate story that King molds. The novel goes back and forth between different point of Derry's history in order to set the stage for what has been going on in Derry, Maine long before the town was even there. The real beauty is in the character development that takes place in these time jumps. You will learn so much about all of the characters, and it will help understand and empathize all of the characters for what drives their behavior.

The Stand Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:05:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stand Author: Stephen King Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 47 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24934 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: This is the way the world ends: with a nanosecond of computer error in a Defense Department laboratory and a million casual contacts that form the links in a chain letter of death. And here is the bleak new world of the day after: a world stripped of its institutions and emptied of 99 percent of its people. A world in which a handful of panicky survivors choose sides - or are chosen. A world in which good rides on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail - and the worst nightmares of evil are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the dark man. In 1978 Stephen King published The Stand, the novel that is now considered to be one of his finest works. But as it was first published, The Stand was incomplete, since more than 150,000 words had been cut from the original manuscript. Now Stephen King's apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil has been restored to its entirety. The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition includes more than 500 pages of material previously deleted, along with new material that King added as he reworked the manuscript for a new generation. It gives us new characters and endows familiar ones with new depths. It has a new beginning and a new ending. What emerges is a gripping work with the scope and moral complexity of a true epic. For hundreds of thousands of fans who read or listened to The Stand in its original version and wanted more, this new edition is Stephen King's gift. And those who are hearing The Stand for the first time will discover a triumphant and eerily plausible work of the imagination that takes on the issues that will determine our survival. Critic Reviews: "A master storyteller." (Los Angeles Times) "[The Stand] has everything. Adventure. Romance. Prophecy. Allegory. Satire. Fantasy. Realism. Apocalypse. Great!" (The New York Times Book Review) "As brilliant a dark dream as has ever been dreamed in this century." (Palm Beach Post) Members Reviews: My First Completed Stephen King Novel Before I get into my review, I have to say I've been terribly disappointed in a lot of the reviews of this book. The book is almost 48 hours long, yet most people barely have two sentences to say about it. I know most people have read this edition before, but for people like me, there aren't that many helpful reviews. I've read many many books in my time, but nothing has ever captured my attention the way The Stand did. It starts off with a sick man plowing into a gas station and spreading the disease to about 3 or 4 people there. However, what intrigued me the most was not the characters themselves, but how they changed and grew. There are some obviously "Good" people, and there are some "Bad" ones. However, I felt like King also put some in the middle. He left room for people to change. The story, for me, was not predictable or dull, and by my experience, most 48 hour long books do get dull somewhere. This one never did. The narrator was fantastic. I thought he did a fabulous job. I can't recommend this book enough. I'm glad I started it, but I will warn you, you won't want to put it down. I finished it in 6 days if that tells you anything. Thank you audible for giving me the opportunity to enjoy this masterpiece.

The Dark Tower I Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:54:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Tower I Subtitle: The Gunslinger Author: Stephen King Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19057 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba! In the first book of this brilliant series, Stephen King introduces listeners to one of his most powerful creations: Roland of Gilead, The Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. In his desolate world, which frighteningly mirrors our own, Roland tracks The Man in Black, encounters an enticing woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the boy from New York named Jake. Both grippingly realistic and eerily dreamlike, The Gunslinger leaves listeners eagerly awaiting the next chapter. Critic Reviews: "An impressive work of mythic magnitude. May turn out to be Stephen King's greatest literary achievement." ( Atlanta Journal-Constitution) "A compelling whirlpool of a story that draws one irretrievably to its center." ( Milwaukee Sentinel) "Brilliant, fresh and compelling - will leave you panting for more." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: A long prologue I was really excited to start this series, but now after reading the first book I can tell that I have a long ways to go. This book had moments of fun, but in the end it was just an introduction to a much larger story. Just as good as I remember Loved this book decades ago and it still holds up. Can't wait for the movie version! Book 1 of an Epic Tale This is just the first book in one of the greatest stories ever written. This is a masterpiece. If the first book seems slow, be patient. Like all good epics, it takes time to play out the tale. But to me this book is not slow, it is gripping and detailed. Some of the genius will only come through to you with rereading the series at a later date. Not great What disappointed you about The Gunslinger? This book was one of the most boring things I have ever experienced. I toughed it out because everyone said how great the series is. I almost quit several times because it was so slow. I did enjoy book 2 more than this one, so I'm glad I got through this. It was rough. I almost quit couple of times. At no point of the story I felt that I cared too much for the protagonist. I felt that the novellas with backstory were meant to tell me something, but the whole point was lost on me.

The Hospital: The FREE Short Story: The First Mountain Man Story Audiobook by Keith C. Blackmore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keith C. Blackmore) — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:50:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hospital: The FREE Short Story: The First Mountain Man Story Author: Keith C. Blackmore Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-14 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7218 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "Mountain Man" Augustus Berry is a survivor in undead suburbia. He scavenges what he can from what's left over. He is very careful in what he does and where he goes, taking no chances, no unnecessary risks, and weighing every choice...until he decides to visit the hospital at the edge of town, and experiences terror the likes he's never encountered before. A short story of approximately 9,500 words. The first story of the "Mountain Man" series. Contains language and graphic violence. If you enjoy this, check out the rest of the series. Members Reviews: 40 ROLLS OF ASS CLEANING GOODNESS If my headline bothers you, stop now, you will hate this book. Augustus Berry is not the most cultured of men. He is fat, balding and loves to drink himself to a stupor. He has no military experience (how unique is that for a Zombie book.), he survives, because he has watched enough horror movies to know the correct way to behave in an apocalypse. This is gory, scary and smelly. Yea, you will smell things you don't want to smell. It is not just bloody and gory, it is very scary. Watch out for the Stephen King's "Misery" scene, but mostly watch out for the babies!! At the time I am writing, this is free. Get this in your library before someone changes their mind. This is the best short story I have listened to, Paid for, or otherwise in a long time. R.C. Bray is one of those narrators that is the tipping point for a book, when you are trying to decide if you should purchase. Not Your Usual Last Action Hero What other book might you compare The Hospital: The FREE Short Story: The First Mountain Man Story to and why? I am sure "The Walking Dead" series came to most peoples mind. Any additional comments? I love it when I get a taste of a book especially just a sample of one like "The Hospital" makes me more inclined to spend my credits or buy it. The narrator R. C. Bray set the tone for the book he keep me mesmerized to the storyline. I like the fact that that the main character of the book is not no super hero but just an ordinary man without any training in weapons or combat just a "plain Joe" that everyone can relate so far. I will get the next in the series after enjoying this sample. Not Sure About This Series? I got this after listening to the Mountain Man and I get why the reviews for The Hospital are on the average side. In the Hospital you get a taste of who Gus is but just a taste. Do yourself a favor and get The Mountain Man. You'll get to know Gus better and enjoy Mr. Blackmore's fine story telling skills. I really liked that story and I am looking forward to more of the Mountain Man. Good book Pretty good short story. Great for a quick read. This story was well written and kind of creepy I would recommend. Your worse fears about hospitals and then some! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, because it is a nice short and sharp story. With excellent narration and it will leave the listener wanting more! What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hospital: The FREE Short Story: The First Mountain Man Story? I like how the main character does a roving commentary of his plans and habits Have you listened to any of R. C. Brays other performances before? How does this one compare? Another one of Bray's excellent works.

Midnight Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:33:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midnight Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1090 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Tessa Lockland comes to town to probe her sister's seemingly unprompted suicide. Independent and clever, she meets up with Sam Booker, an undercover FBI agent sent to Moonlight Cove to discover the truth behind the mysterious deaths. They meet Harry Talbot, a wheelchair-bound veteran, who has seen things from his window that he was not meant to see. Together they begin to understand the depth of evil in Moonlight Cove. Chrissie Foster, a resourceful 11-year-old, running from parents who have suddenly changed and in whom darkness dwells, joins them. Together they make a stand against darkness and terror. Members Reviews: Great Koontz, not crazy about narrator Very interesting story that draws you in instantly. I listen to books constantly and rarely dislike the narrators, but this one was pretty bad. No real voice changes, so sometimes it's hard to tell who's speaking. Also, he mispronounces words that end in -wn, like known and shown. He inserts an 'e' and its sounds like knowen and showen and it's very distracting. I feel it would have been much more enjoyable were it not for that. NARRORATOR RUINS STORY, ANGRY MOB RIOTS DOWNTOWN! OMG! Who the hell found this man, if he indeed he is a flesh and blood person. He sounds suspiciously like a voice in my husband's GPS Navigator! What a way to totally ruin one of the Best Koontz books EVER Really Interesting and Imanginative This is my wife's favorite book and after listening to it, I can see why. Koontz was very imaginative and kept me interested for the entire book. Scary, exciting, yet heartwarming too. This story is, first & formost a terrifying story of one mans ego changing a town into something unknowable and horrible. The cat & mouse between these "changed people" and the normal is very exciting, esp when an 8 yr old girl takes them on to save her life. Heartwarming when a detective, a woman there researching her sisters death and the little girl meet up with a paraplegic man to take on the Boogyman and his horrid, terrible henchman. I have re-reaad the book and re-listened to the audio book. Good science fiction that seems like it could happen. I loved it. Still like it after all these years! Where does Midnight rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It is one of my favorites of Dean Koontz's books, along with Watchers Who was your favorite character and why? The dog of course What about J. Charless performance did you like? He has a comforting voice. His reading style is a bit old fashion, that's why only four stars. Who was the most memorable character of Midnight and why? The veteran in the wheel chair. I felt his fear,being handicapped in the midst of all that evil.

The Dark Tower II Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 23:26:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Tower II Subtitle: The Drawing of the Three Author: Stephen King Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11804 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba! In this second volume, Roland encounters three mysterious doorways on a deserted beach along the Western Sea. Each one enters into a different person's life in New York - here, he joins forces with the defiant young Eddie Dean and with the beautiful, brilliant, and brave Odetta Holmes in a savage struggle against underworld evil and otherworldly enemies. They also become the companions, forming a ka-tet, who will assist him on his quest to save the Dark Tower. Critic Reviews: "King is a master at creating living, breathing, believable characters." ( Baltimore Sun) "This quest is one of King's best - communicates on a genuine, human level, but rich in symbolism and allegory." ( Columbus Sunday Dispatch) "An epic in the making." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: The story was a little thin, but the narration!!! If you could sum up The Drawing of the Three in three words, what would they be? A bit cliched. If youve listened to books by Stephen King before, how does this one compare? Compared to the first book, this was a little thin on the story. What about Frank Mullers performance did you like? Great narrator. Knew how to act, knew when to read, versus when to give a performance. His many voices make this work really well, though the story made me a little weary. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No. Any additional comments? Frank Muller was made for this sort of work. Sad that he was taken in such a tragic way. my favorite books revisited love these books haven't read them in years really enjoying them again always picking up new things. Much better than the first. I read these books a long time ago, and the audible version of the first was deeply disappointing due to poor narration. however, Frank Muller does a much better job, and i enjoyed listening to Roland's quest over the beach. A good entry I enjoyed the story. It got a bit dull with the walking along the beach segments, but beyond that it's still a good quasifantasy epic! Not overly impressed Let's start with the reader. Not everything has to end in a dramatic inflection. Roland bowels is not dramatic. The story is contrived and designed for a Hollywood movie and he characters are extreme versions of real life. Detta walker fixates on gray meat little white candles every other thought and in a as trashy and cliched way as possible. Eddie is the quintessential New York persona. If the characters had been toned down a little and a little left to the imagination the story could have been made darker and more suspenseful. Instead you just find everyone annoying. I'm not sure if I can get through the next book... I may try

Song of Susannah Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:36:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Song of Susannah Subtitle: The Dark Tower VI Author: Stephen King Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8457 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: To give birth to her "chap", demon-mother Mia has usurped the body of Susannah Dean and used the power of Black Thirteen to transport to New York City in the summer of 1999. The city is strange to Susannah...and terrifying to the "daughter of none" who shares her body and mind. Saving the Tower depends not only on rescuing Susannah but also on securing the vacant lot Calvin Tower owns before he loses it to the Sombra Corporation. Enlisting the aid of Manni senders, the remaining ka-tet climbs to the Doorway Cave...and discovers that magic has its own mind. It falls to the boy, the billy bumbler, and the fallen priest to find Susannah-Mia, who in a struggle to cope, with each other and with an alien environment, "go todash" to Castle Discordia on the border of End-World. In that forsaken place, Mia reveals her origins, her purpose, and her fierce desire to mother whatever creature the two of them have carried to term. Eddie and Roland, meanwhile, tumble into western Maine in the summer of 1977, a world that should be idyllic but isn't. For one thing, it is real, and the bullets are flying. For another, it is inhabited by the author of a novel called Salem's Lot, a writer who turns out to be as shocked by them as they are by him. Critic Reviews: "There's something about a crippled, black, schizophrenic, civil rights activist-turned-gunslinger whose body has been hijacked by a white, pregnant demon from a parallel world that keeps a seven-volume story bracingly strong as it veers toward its Armageddon-like conclusion....The biggest cliffhanger of King's career." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Undoing the writer's block! This series just keeps getting better as the pages pass... now we have revealed the ultimate writer's paradox, a story that takes on it's own life - whose character's ask the writer to keep writing! I, for one, don't want this series to ever end. In this book, Stephen King (with the help of his characters) starts to pull all of the loose strings together. You won't want to miss this one. However, you can't start with this book - read the previous 5 first or you will be lost for sure! Kool-Ade, Drunk. I have invested so many hours in this saga that I have no capacity to nit pick its minor shortcomings or flaws. I am all in. Bring on the final book. The Crimson King Mr. King offers a nice diversion in this edition of the Dark Tower series. We can finally see the end near. Constant reader will be interested in his latest twist, and the ending, though not final is worth every minute spent on this novel. Necessary piece of the puzzle This is undoubtedly the weakest of the 7 Dark Tower novels...but cannot be overlooked for obvious reasons. King does, from time to time, loose his way occasionally in some stories, and this installment represents that flaw...in my humble opinion. The characterization of Susannah and the others remains pretty consistent, but the arc of the story gets a little strange. The good thing about this book is that it isn't as long as most of the others.

The Dark Tower Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 11:38:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Tower Subtitle: The Dark Tower VII Author: Stephen King Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11655 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Roland's ka-tet remains intact, though scattered over wheres and whens. Susannah-Mia has been carried from the Dixie Pig (in the summer of 1999) to a birthing room (really a chamber of horrors) in Thunderclap's Fedic Station; Jake and Father Callahan, with Oy between them, have entered the restaurant on Lex and 61st with weapons drawn, little knowing how numerous and noxious are their foes. Roland and Eddie are with John Cullum in Maine, in 1977, looking for the site on Turtleback Lane where "walk-ins" have been often seen. They want desperately to get back to the others, to Susannah especially, and yet they have come to realize that the world they need to escape is the only one that matters. Thus the audiobook opens, like a door to the uttermost reaches of Stephen King's imagination. You've come this far. Come a little farther. Come all the way. The sound you hear may be the slamming of the door behind you. Welcome to The Dark Tower. Critic Reviews: "A pilgrimage that began with one lone man's quest to save multiple worlds from chaos and destruction unfolds into a tale of epic proportions....a closer look at the brilliant complexity of his Dark Tower world should explain why this bestselling author has finally been recognized for his contribution to the contemporary literary canon. With the conclusion of this tale...King has certainly reached the top of his game." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Amazing - a must have.. Guidall's narration is mesmerizing. Have read the first six books and thought I'd try listening to the last one to savor it and make it last longer. I'm through the third disk and I'm so glad I did this. King is a master and the narration brings all my fav characters to life. Highly recommended. The Dark Tower Review - Concluded The Dark Tower: The Dark Tower VII concludes a journey that I have thoroughly enjoyed for over 15 years. The writing of this tale, which began June 19, 1970, has weaved its way through Stephen King's life and all of his stories. I have never read more than a few words of this long tale. I have, whether on tape or on CD or on download from audible, listened to these wonderful stories over countless hours of my life. In that time, as did the author, I got married, have started a family; have lived my life. I count none of that time as wasted and listening to The Dark Tower was always a pleasure; even the time between volumes was a pleasure as I waited once again to rejoin my old friends. With the journey at an end, I will not miss them but will continue to revisit them, as I have all these years past. I invite you to begin at the beginning if you are new to the tower, as other reviews have and as the author himself has implored. In a previous review, I suggested the third volume as an alternative starting point, and I still think that a good place to start as well, as I consider The Waste Lands to be the most exciting volume. It is, after all, the place where Roland's final Ka-Tet comes together. With regard to this final volume and more specifically, its narration, George Guidall comes into form. His reading of the last days of Roland's quest is impeccable in its voice and his knowledge of the characters is complete.

Wolves of the Calla Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 31 Oct 2003 13:18:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wolves of the Calla Subtitle: Dark Tower V Author: Stephen King Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9561 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: In this long-awaited fifth novel in the saga, their path takes them to the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis, a tranquil valley community of farmers and ranchers on Mid-World's borderlands. Beyond the town, the rocky ground rises toward the hulking darkness of Thunderclap, the source of a terrible affliction that is slowly stealing the community's soul. One of the town's residents is Pere Callahan, a ruined priest who, like Susannah, Eddie and Jake, passed through one of the portals that lead both into and out of Roland's world. As Father Callahan tells the ka-tet the astonishing story of what happened following his shamed departure from Maine in 1977, his connection to the Dark Tower becomes clear, as does the danger facing a single red rose in a vacant lot off Second Avenue in midtown Manhattan. For Calla Bryn Sturgis, danger gathers in the east like a storm cloud. The Wolves of Thunderclap and their unspeakable depredation are coming. To resist them is to risk all, but these are odds the gunslingers are used to, and they can give the Calla folken both courage and cunning. Their guns, however, will not be enough. Critic Reviews: "Gonna be a humdinger of a fight! Fore and aft of the showdown, King stuffs the book with juice...One of the greatest cavalcades in popular fiction is back on track." (Booklist) "The high suspense and extensive character development here...plus the enormity of King's ever-expanding universe, will surely keep his 'Constant Readers' in awe." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Frank Muller will be missed. The long awaited fifth book of the Dark Tower doesn't disapoint from a story standpoint. The story continues right where the fourth book ends without skipping a beat. As in previous books there is plenty of crossover to other King novels as Father Callaghan from Salem's Lot makes his return in this adventure. Where the disapointment lies for those of us that have followed the adventures of the Dark Tower and other related novels like The Talisman and Black House on audio is the loss of Frank Muller. George Guidall is mediocre at best and compared to Muller he is terrible. He isn't able to create the division in the different characters or bring the out the emotion of the story the way Muller could. His versions of Eddie and Susannah seem generic and uninteresting compared to the life and energy Muller put into them. Sad they couldn't find someone better to finish such an important story. WOW! I could not wait to start this fifth book, and I was not at all disappointed. The reader change was difficult to take at first, but I got used to him and enjoyed the story very much. At the end we learn why Mr. King was forced to change readers, it was very sad. I look forward to the last two books in this story with great antisipation. The Dark Tower Review - Part Five The Dark Tower: Wolves of the Calla opens with a prologue that introduces listeners to the folken of Calla Bryn Sturgis, people in need of ?hard calibers?; people in need of help from Gunslingers. The residents of the Calla are farmers and ranchers but as listeners quickly learn, they are themselves a crop of sorts, harvested every 20 odd years by the wolves.

The Dark Tower IV Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:21:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Tower IV Subtitle: Wizard and Glass Author: Stephen King Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8767 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba! In this fourth volume, Roland, Eddie, Susannah, and Jake survive Blaine the Mono's final crash, only to find themselves stranded in an alternate version of Topeka, Kansas, one that has been ravaged by the superflu virus. While following the deserted I-70 toward a distant glass palace, Roland recounts a story about a seaside town called Hambry, where he fell in love with a girl named Susan Delgado, and where he and his old tet-mates Alain and Cuthbert battled the forces of John Farson, the harrier who - with a little help from a seeing sphere called Maerlyn's Grapefruit - ignited Mid-World's final war. Critic Reviews: "Blazing action." ( Booklist) "As compelling as ever." ( Kirkus Reviews) "King at his most ebullient sweeps readers up in swells of passion." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Frank Muller is the best Audible narrator!!!! I'm now halfway through Kings dark Tower series, which I think is the best work he's done. I have to add add that my enjoyment of this remarkable story -- with its wide array of characters, plot lines, environments, moods and literary & cultural references -- has been incredibly enriched by the dramatic range and richness Frank Muller's voice and his phenomenal ability to become John Wayne, an African-American prostitute, a gravel-voiced gunslinger, a frightened young boy, a vengeful maiden aunt, a cynical New York junkie or a young woman in love. His impressions of very different well-known people are dead-on, and he can even sing well when called for. He is not only believable in all the roles he plays, but his emotional intelligence adds to the heights and depths of the roller-coaster ride that King takes us on. I will seriously consider buying any book that he narrates; he's that good!! Surprise Prequel is Unsurprising Solid-ish Frank Muller is amazing. I really don't know what else to say. His preformence kept me engaged despite the often slow pacing of the book. The story fits nicely into the seires and covers a lot of ground but it's needlessly detailed at times; creating frustration (i.e. "Get on with it!") instead of anticipation. I love the world Steven King has created in the dark tower series so I'll stand true and remember the face of my father... But I do hope the next book doesn't feel like a trudg fest. I would and will recommend this book and series regardless of my griping. Flashback of brilliance I am not a huge fan of flashbacks, especially long ones, but man.. This book was absolutely incredible! It might be my favorite of the series so far, which is saying a lot. I look forward to the next 4 books in the series which I am going to start reading in about 5 minutes! audio recording has problems there were times the recording played twice or had stutters. a shame for such a popular novel. I love this series, and this book! Roland as a young man, more please. this is by far my favorite literary work. 5th time through the series and it has lost nothing for me.

The Dark Tower III Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 16:11:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Tower III Subtitle: The Waste Lands Author: Stephen King Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10278 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba! In this third volume, several months have passed, and Roland's two new tet-mates have become trained gunslingers. Eddie Dean has given up heroin, and Odetta's two selves have joined, becoming the stronger and more balanced personality of Susannah Dean. But while battling The Pusher in 1977 New York, Roland altered ka by saving the life of Jake Chambers, a boy who - in Roland's world - has already died. Now Roland and Jake exist in different worlds, but they are joined by the same madness: the paradox of double memories. Roland, Susannah, and Eddie must draw Jake into Mid-World and then follow the Path of the Beam all the way to the Dark Tower. Along the way our tet stumbles into the ruined city of Lud, and are caught between the warring gangs of the Pubes and the Grays. The only way out of Lud is to wake Blaine the Mono, an insane train that has a passion for riddling, and for suicidal journeys. Critic Reviews: "The reigning King of American popular literature." ( Los Angeles Daily News) "Enjoyable - whets the appetite for more." ( Bangor Daily News) "Splendidly tense and rip-roaring." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent Series Would you listen to The Waste Lands again? Why? This is a great book and great series. Very complex but once you get invested you have to listen!! Ok here we go loved it !! you realy start to feel a strong attachment for the main characters and the development of the bad guys are takeing shape . can't wait to hear the next book. He's a great reader... Though I'm not sure he captured Susannah very well, not that I could have done any better. Magnificent This is my favorite of the Dark Tower books. Frank Muller at his best. I miss him so. I will probably get way more than my money's worth with this on for I will read it over and over in my many trips to the Dark Tower. Long days and pleasant nights. Love! I am Christie of Matthews, daughter of Chris. and this book made me remember the face of my fathers!

The Shining Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:39:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shining Author: Stephen King Narrator: Campbell Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11622 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote...and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old. Critic Reviews: "A master storyteller." ( Los Angeles Times) "He's the author who can always make the improbable so scary you'll feel compelled to check the locks on the front door." ( The Boston Globe) "Scary!... Serves up horrors at a brisk, unflagging pace." ( The New York Times) Members Reviews: THE FOG OF ANGER Jack's Anger After being amazed that a Stephen King masterpiece actually went on sale, I was again amazed at the listening again. In the first reading you may be scared over one of the scariest books ever written. In the second reading you might want to concentrate on the writing, the dissection of anger and human behavior. King could write in any genre and be considered a genius. I am only glad he chose horror. I belong to a family in which anger is very present and all those things that go through Jack's mind, happen a lot more than you probably think. Keep that in mind when you get one of those fake smiles from someone you are dealing with. Grab this at the sale price while you can. In five years I have rarely seen a King masterpiece go on sale. Don't expect the movie... Any additional comments? I think this audiobook will suffer from people comparing it to the movie. The movie story had very little to do with the actual novel. While the movie eventually reached classic status, the story and character development veered wildly from King's vision, quite notoriously and controversially. The movie is fantastic in its own right but should stand alone. If you are looking for an audio version of the movie or Jack Nicholson's performance, you should give this a pass. That being said the novel is a tremendously gripping and horrifying read, bringing you along as the characters are more and more absorbed by the forces at work. The centerpiece is the hotel, and King paints an amazing picture over the course of the book, giving the Overlook a back story, a personality and a voice. Campbell Scott does an admirable job capturing the myriad of voices and emotions. A very tough assignment given that he not only has to portray a woman and child, but inner voices and distinguish between lucidity and madness. His performance did not take me out of the story at all and that is a tall order in a suspense piece. I enjoyed every minute listening to this book and when listening at night was truly scared at times. Read this book if you've only seen the film... ...because the book is a much more well-developed story. I saw the movie as a kid and watched it again just after finishing the novel for the first time. While I can understand why the film is iconic, it is a completely different interpretation of King's story and in my opinion just doesn't have as much depth or emotion.

Blackwater: The Complete Saga Audiobook by Michael McDowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael McDowell) — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:15:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blackwater: The Complete Saga Author: Michael McDowell Narrator: Matt Godfrey Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-17 Publisher: Valancourt Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 466 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Blackwater is the saga of a small town, Perdido, Alabama, and Elinor Dammert, the stranger who arrives there under mysterious circumstances on Easter Sunday, 1919. On the surface, Elinor is gracious, charming, anxious to belong in Perdido, and eager to marry Oscar Caskey, the eldest son of Perdido's first family. But her beautiful exterior hides a shocking secret. Beneath the waters of the Perdido River, she turns into something terrifying, a creature whispered about in stories that have chilled the residents of Perdido for generations. Some of those who observe her rituals in the river will never be seen again.... Originally published as a series of six volumes in 1983, Blackwater is the crowning achievement of Michael McDowell, author of the Southern Gothic classics Cold Moon Over Babylon and The Elementals and screenwriter of Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas. This first-ever one-volume edition will allow a new generation of listeners to discover this modern horror classic. Members Reviews: A 6 Star Worthy Epic! Just wow. This story encompasses so much I would completely fail at an adequate synopsis of any kind. First though, narration. Matt Godfrey has made my list of top 5 best narrators. I would happily purchase anything read by him as I believe he could make even the most intolerable writing sound amazing. His characters are so distinct. I just loved hearing the way he read James and Queenie in particular. Yes. This is 30 hours long. But it isnt a grueling day to day account. The story spans decades and sometimes years pass in chunks. I was never bored or felt like the story was tedious in any way. I loved every minute. Each character is incredibly unique and I enjoyed getting to know them. I am typically a fan of horror/creepy type novels. This one satisfies some part of that but not to a great extent. There are some somewhat gruesome descriptions but they are few. Mostly I was happily drawn into the Caskey family and was sorry when it all came to an end. If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. Absolutely PHENOMENAL! Blackwater: The Complete Saga on audio is absolutely phenomenal! Phenomenal! That's right, it's so good, it deserves two PHENOMENALS. First-about the book itself. Michael McDowell was a force to be reckoned with as far as writing about family dynamics. If you've read The Elementals, Gilded Needles, or Cold Moon over Babylon, (and if you haven't you SHOULD), you already know that McDowell writes about families like no one else. Now imagine those books expanded to cover several generations of one family, in this case The Caskeys, and you might have an inkling of how great a work of literature, (that's right, I'm calling it literature), Blackwater really is. Starting with a huge flood in Perdido, Alabama and a mysterious woman found in a partially flooded hotel and ending with another flood in the same town, there is a symmetry here not often found in horror fiction. Perhaps it's because Blackwater isn't really a horror novel, (or series of novels, as it was originally released back in the 80's), at all. I would describe it more as a Southern Gothic soap opera or family saga, with supernatural and horrific elements. One of the things I adore about McDowell, and there are many of them, (click http://charlene.booklikes.com/post/13...

Salem's Lot Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:11:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salem's Lot Author: Stephen King Narrator: Ron McLarty, Stephen King Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6764 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in the hopes that living in an old mansion, long the subject of town lore, will help him cast out his own devils and provide inspiration for his new book. But when two young boys venture into the woods and only one comes out alive, Mears begins to realize that there may be something sinister at work and that his hometown is under siege by forces of darkness far beyond his control. Members Reviews: A Great Performance of an Excellent Story Being a admirer of Stephen King's writing pretty much from day one, I read this in it's first printing. I absolutely loved it and have re-read it many time over the years. I almost didn't get it on Audible for that reason and I would have been making a huge mistake. Hearing a story read, even a beloved favorite can bring out all sorts of little things that you never realized you missed. Salem's Lot is one of those stories. Read very well by Ron McLarty, the story of a town infested by vampires and it's inability to understand what is happen to it, is enthralling and chilling. Modern rationality keeps the majority of the Lot's inhabitants from realizing that The Master is among them. Only a handful of people, an alcoholic priest, an author who can't let go of childhood nightmares, a young boy with a preternatural knowledge and intensity, and a high school teacher who suspends his belief. They stand opposite of Barlow, a centuries old vampire who intends to end them. This is Stephen King discovering his gift and using it to keep you up all night. I highly recommend it. Whether you have read it or not, you will find a story that will fascinate and scare the pants off of you! Classic Where does Salem's Lot rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? High top of the list What did you like best about this story? A small city's description, perfectly written characters (all of them). What about Ron McLartys performance did you like? Yes, very much. But the quality of the recording wasn't good enough. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? My favorite thing about the book was how small, inconspicuous details are building the horror atmosphere. Stephen King is the MASTER!!! Any additional comments? It isn't easy to write a good book about the vampires. This one is a masterpiece!!! King's Favorite Novel? Good Enough For Me! Fond of keeping the blood curdling throughout the month of October, I was looking for only the best of the spine-tinglers, the elite nightmare elicitors, the ones that scare the bejesus out of you and have you even welcoming your dog onto your clean bedspread for the night. While there are some awfully good reads out there, I harkened back to one that I read in 1975 (when I was 5 yrs. old)--one of only 3 books that has truly ever creeped me out (one being The Exorcist and the other scares me too much to mention!). And, it is a pedigreed chiller, claimed by the King himself to be his favorite child...Salem's Lot. He even dedicated this one to his daughter. *Do not think of the terrible mini-series...it did not do this one justice. Dracula, Count Orlok (Nosferatu), and Mr. Barlow...the aristocracy of vampires (Lestat was just too well behaved).

Strange Weather Audiobook by Joe Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Hill) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:56:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Weather Subtitle: Four Novellas Author: Joe Hill Narrator: Wil Wheaton, Stephen Lang, Kate Mulgrew, Joe Hill, Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 997 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A collection of four chilling novels, ingeniously wrought gems of terror from the brilliantly imaginative number one New York Times best-selling author of The Fireman, Joe Hill. "One of America's finest horror writers" (Time magazine), Joe Hill has been hailed among legendary talents such as Peter Straub, Neil Gaiman, and Jonathan Lethem. In Strange Weather, this "compelling chronicler of human nature's continual war between good and evil" (Providence Journal-Bulletin), who "pushes genre conventions to new extremes" (New York Times Book Review), deftly expose the darkness that lies just beneath the surface of everyday life. Snapshot, performed by Wil Wheaton, is the disturbing story of a Silicon Valley adolescent who finds himself threatened by The Phoenician, a tattooed thug who possesses a Polaroid Instant Camera that erases memories snap by snap. A young man takes to the skies to experience his first parachute jump...and winds up a castaway on an impossibly solid cloud, a Prospero's island of roiling vapor that seems animated by a mind of its own in Aloft, performed by Dennis Boutsikaris. On a seemingly ordinary day in Boulder, Colorado, the clouds open up in a downpour of nails - splinters of bright crystal that shred the skin of anyone not safely under cover. Rain, performed by Kate Mulgrew, explores this escalating apocalyptic event as the deluge of nails spreads out across the country and around the world. In Loaded, performed by Stephen Lang, a mall security guard in a coastal Florida town courageously stops a mass shooting and becomes a hero to the modern gun rights movement. But under the glare of the spotlights, his story begins to unravel, taking his sanity with it. When an out-of-control summer blaze approaches the town, he will reach for the gun again and embark on one last day of reckoning. With an afterword from Joe Hill, read by the author. Masterfully exploring classic literary themes through the prism of the supernatural, Strange Weather is a stellar collection from an artist who is "quite simply the best horror writer of our generation" (Michael Kortya). Members Reviews: Cameras, Guns, Clouds and Nails...Oh my! Typically, I wouldnt star individual stories and just rate the overall body of work, but decided since these were kind of all over the place I would do some math to arrive at my final star rating. Math! This could get ugly Snapshot Nothing spectacularly original and fairly predictable, but an entertaining story nonetheless. 4 Stars Loaded - Despite its politically charged agenda, this was my favorite in the collection. Very well done with a perfectly brutal ending. 4.5 Stars Aloft A lot of my friends dug this one. I thought it was just better than ok. It started out great and then I dont know what the hell happened. I still enjoyed it though. 4 Stars Rain This one was probably the one that I was looking forward to the most and perhaps the most disappointing for me. Good premise, lackluster execution. 3 Stars Not a bad collection. Its just I was reeaallly looking forward to it, so my expectations were extremely high. That may have had a lot to do with my overall enjoyment of this one. Reviews and opinions are all over the map for this one. Looks to be hit or miss with a lot of folks as far as the individual stories go.

Mr. Mercedes Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:56:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mr. Mercedes Subtitle: A Novel Author: Stephen King Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24402 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands. In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes. In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the "perk" and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy. Brady Hartfield lives with his alcoholic mother in the house where he was born. He loved the feel of death under the wheels of the Mercedes, and he wants that rush again. Only Bill Hodges, with a couple of highly unlikely allies, can apprehend the killer before he strikes again. And they have no time to lose, because Brady's next mission, if it succeeds, will kill or maim thousands. Mr. Mercedes is a war between good and evil, from the master of suspense whose insight into the mind of this obsessed, insane killer is chilling and unforgettable. Members Reviews: IT'S ALL AS LEGAL AS LOTTERY TICKETS COLLEGE WAS FOR PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T KNOW THEY WERE SMART Besides building characters we care about King, brings it home by using modern day descriptions. King is a genius, but he has such a way of making people believe he is just a regular Joe. I found it fascinating that he even has the same taste in the news as I do. For instance I have watched NBC news all my life, but when Brian Williams was on, I got so disgusted I moved to CBS to watch Scott Pelley. That was before Williams got caught lying. King has a unique was of describing people such as: SHE LOOKED LIKE PRINCES LEIA ON THE KAREN CARPENTER DIET. As much as King is loved, I honestly believe he is under appreciated. DON'T OVER BUTTER THE MUFFIN Having said all that, this is a lot different than most King books. It is King's entry into detective fiction. As other reviewers have mentioned the investigation is not that tight. While I loved being able to see the investigation from the bad guy's view as well as the good guy's, this did not have the twists or surprises that you get with a good mystery book. One time I was surprised with what happened to the bad guy's mother, but other than that it was all predictable. I loved the writing enough for five stars, but to stay in this field, and this is the first of a trilogy, King needs more twists and surprises. BOLO Will Patton is one reason I chose this book. I am always on the LOOKOUT for books narrated by Patton. Love this style of King!!! I have become a reader/listener of Stephen King again. I had moved away from his books because they became too creepy and outlandish for my taste. He has returned to the days of The Stand and I am loving it. I have read many reviews that dislike this transition because they don't terrify anymore. They are less horror and more thriller! Mr. Mercedes is no different. It is wonderful. It was tense when appropriate and he fleshed out his characters wonderfully.

I Am Legend Audiobook by Richard Matheson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Matheson) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:40:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Am Legend Author: Richard Matheson Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8126 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: In I Am Legend, a plague has decimated the world, and those unfortunate enough to survive are transformed into blood-thirsty creatures of the night. Robert Neville is the last living man on earth. Every other man, woman, and child has become a vampire, and they are all hungry for Neville's blood. By day, he is the hunter, stalking the sleeping undead through the abandoned ruins of civilization. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive in a world of vampires? ©1954, 1982 by Richard Matheson; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Critic Reviews: "One of the ten all-time best novels of vampirism." (Fangoria) "The most clever and riveting vampire novel since Dracula." (Dean Koontz) "I think the author who influenced me most as a writer was Richard Matheson. Books like I Am Legend were an inspiration to me." (Stephen King) Members Reviews: Superb! Like a lot of reviewers, I saw the movie before I ever heard of the book. In fact, I decided to read the book because I was hoping for some clarification about some concepts and ideas that the movie hinted at but didn't explain. Rather than reading it, I bought it on Audible and let somebody else read it to me. From the start I knew this book was not going to be the movie. Neville was definitely not the same man in the book that Will Smith portrayed in the movie. A lot of the questions raised by the movie were not answered, though many others were. I liked that Neville wasn't some super-hero action star in the book. He was a normal guy just trying to survive in a world that didn't want or need him anymore. He was intelligent and given to learning, but he was also very dark, depressed and lonely. I pictured a Steve Buscemi in the book far more than a Will Smith. Rather than saying if you liked the movie you won't like the book, I'd rather say that if you liked the movie, you may also like the book, just don't expect it to be the same story. The movie is only very loosely based on the book. One more thing, when I saw the movie I thought "wow, the infected people are kind of vampiric", but they never used the word vampire, rather calling them "dark-seekers". The book was very prolific in the use of the word vampire, and I loved the history of vampirism as explained in the book much much more than the reasons given (well, sort of given) in the movie. Summary: Great fiction, great character development. Sometimes melodramatic narration (to be expected in an audio-only reading). Got a little long-winded and obscure during some of the exposition around the disease, and yet still intriguing to the curious mind. Over all, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anybody who can handle the darkness of a post-apocalyptic world where the protagonist is not an action-hero superstar! ROBERT NEVILLE, THE LAST OF THE OLD RACE THE HABIT OF LIVING Written in 1954, this book stands the test of time. Course if written today, the vampires would be Zombies. At least two movies have been made of this, but neither followed the book totally. The movies are good and the book is good. While this is a Horror, it is also Science Fiction. The book is entertaining and thought provoking. I highly recommend it. The narrator is excellent. GOOD, BUT IT DRAGS A BIT Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I would say it was well-spent.

NOS4A2 Audiobook by Joe Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Hill) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:22:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: NOS4A2 Subtitle: A Novel Author: Joe Hill Narrator: Kate Mulgrew Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8862 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Female, 2014 Joe Hill, the acclaimed, award-winning author of the New York Times best sellers Heart-Shaped Box and Horns, plunges you into the dark side of imagination with a thrilling novel of supernatural suspense that will have you flinching at shadows and checking the rearview mirror again and again.... NOS4A2 Don't slow down Victoria McQueen has an uncanny knack for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. When she rides her bicycle over the rickety old covered bridge in the woods near her house, she always emerges in the places she needs to be. Vic doesn't tell anyone about her unusual ability, because she knows no one will believe her. She has trouble understanding it herself. Charles Talent Manx has a gift of his own. He likes to take children for rides in his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with the vanity plate NOS4A2. In the Wraith, he and his innocent guests can slip out of the everyday world and onto hidden roads that lead to an astonishing playground of amusements he calls Christmasland. Mile by mile, the journey across the highway of Charlie's twisted imagination transforms his precious passengers, leaving them as terrifying and unstoppable as their benefactor. And then comes the day when Vic goes looking for trouble...and finds her way, inevitably, to Charlie. That was a lifetime ago. Now, the only kid ever to escape Charlie's unmitigated evil is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx hasn't stopped thinking about the exceptional Victoria McQueen. On the road again, he won't slow down until he's taken his revenge. He's after something very special - something Vic can never replace. As a life-and-death battle of wills builds her magic pitted against his - Vic McQueen prepares to destroy Charlie once and for all...or die trying.... Joe Hill's acclaimed works of fiction, Horns, Heart-Shaped Box, and 20th Century Ghosts, have already earned him international acclaim. With NOS4A2, this outstanding novelist - "one of America's finest horror writers" (Time magazine); "a major player in 21st-century fantastic fiction" (Washington Post) - crafts his finest work yet. Disturbing, mesmerizing, and full of twisting thrills, Hill's phantasmagoric, devilishly playful masterpiece is a terrifying high-octane ride. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, May 2013 - Christmasland is a place where every day is Christmas morning and every night is Christmas Eve. This might not sound like fertile ground for a horror novel, but rest assured; just as there's nothing funny about Pennywise the Dancing Clown in Stephen King's It, there's nothing merry about Christmasland in NOS4A2. Joe Hill tells the story of decrepit child thief Charlie Manx, who travels the country in his Rolls Royce Wraith taking mistreated kids to Christmasland, where they live happily forever playing games like "bite-the-smallest" and "scissors-for-the-drifter". The only girl who managed to escape his clutches and put Manx in prison for life finds that even Manx's death can't keep him from his quest to make sure every mistreated child is taken to Christmasland. As eerie as a Bing Crosby album played at half speed, NOS4A2 is a thoroughly creepy and compulsively readable supernatural thriller.

Kill Creek Audiobook by Scott Thomas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott Thomas) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:44:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kill Creek Author: Scott Thomas Narrator: Bernard Setaro Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: At the end of a dark prairie road, nearly forgotten in the Kansas countryside, is the Finch House. For years it has remained empty, overgrown, abandoned. Soon the door will be opened for the first time in decades. But something is waiting, lurking in the shadows, anxious to meet its new guests.... When best-selling horror author Sam McGarver is invited to spend Halloween night in one of the country's most infamous haunted houses, he reluctantly agrees. At least he won't be alone; joining him are three other masters of the macabre, writers who have helped shape modern horror. But what begins as a simple publicity stunt will become a fight for survival. The entity they have awakened will follow them, torment them, threatening to make them a part of the bloody legacy of Kill Creek. Critic Reviews: "A slow-burn, skin-crawling haunted house novel that had me on the edge of my seat until the last page. This debut establishes Scott Thomas as a force to be reckoned with on the horror scene. " (Shane D. Keene, HorrorTalk) Members Reviews: UNUSUAL PREMISE, COULDN'T STOP LISTENING What did you love best about Kill Creek? Four horror-story best-selling authors are offered a proposal they'd rather refuse: meeting at an obscure 'most haunted house' - for an interview. Dangled as bait: an absurd paycheck for a few day's travel, and the possible propulsion to world fame and money...mega-millions in book sales. But there was a twist: The interview would be 'live' - streamed as it happened to millions of people world-wide, by the billionaire owner of the internet media's prime trend-maker "WriteWire". Three men and a woman are invited to the interview, then learn this will be a 'group interview' - a vying for 'best author to be promoted'. All four write 'horror' as differently as they appear: Sam, lean and writer-blocked, whose novels twist ordinary days into terror, while his own horrific past keeps flashing back - Daniel, a Christian doughboy who scares teens with philosophic endings - T.C. Moore, a hard Gothic diva whose novel covers of sex, blood and perversity are horrifying in themselves, especially when written by a woman - and the impeccable Sebastian Cole, the most prolific of the authors, whose prolific classic British horror had engaged fans who liked to 'think'. Thoughtfully written with partial 'reveals' of each character's secrets, nudged along with dark references that slip into your subconscious, the book twists from the expected 'Ten Little Indians" format into that of an UN-haunted house - an infuriating joke made at the four writers' expense. Then it twists once again, and the real darkness creeps back in as the real story of 'the house' is revealed. My professor in 'creative writing' used to tell me 'how to create a plot': "See that statue out there?", he'd say. "Turn it upside down, and write about what you discover." Always practical, I'd think in terms of bronze, concrete, steel, even the earth and the grass roots beneath it. "Nope", he'd grin, as he sucked on his pipe. "Try again, and use your imagination this time." Scott Thomas' superb writing flips that statue multiple times, and with each landing , another plausability skews the story down an increasing, frightening scenario.

FREE: The Undead Audiobook by R R Haywood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R R Haywood) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 03:00:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FREE: The Undead Subtitle: Deleted Scene Author: R R Haywood Narrator: Dan Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1836 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: After a tense day of fighting off a horde of Undead, Howie and his group of survivors must find shelter before night falls. Moving through a desecrated town, they come across an industrial estate, break into a low building and find themselves in an abandoned radio station. They decide to record their voices for posterity. Meet Howie, Dave, their group of survivors and Meredith the dog in this free, exclusive Audible short. Members Reviews: FOR POSTERIORS DELETED SCENE The main word is scene. This is not a short story, it is not an episode, it is an introduction scene. A deleted scene at that. It was okay, a bit cute and a lot British. Several gay jokes, which I found weird, since I thought most of England was you know, a little light in the loafers. A big part of the scene was taken up with each individual introducing himself. Before that we got a list of characters and the weapons they use and there was a slaughter part to show how they use the weapons. I was intrigued that there is a Zombie series out where they actually go out with the sole purpose of killing Zombies. I have read so many Zombie books and watch Zombie series and movies, and I always wonder, why are they not out there purposely clearing the area. If the first book in the series goes on sale (and the $4.95 first in a series sale should be any day now) then I will give it a try. This Scene did not sale me on the series. Wow! Originally, I passed on this series because the first book wasn't very long and I wanted more story time for my credit. I downloaded the first book before this free story was over without any credits left cause I couldn't wait to get started. Great story, great performance. Well played Haywood, well played. The undead Boring and repetivetive not much of a story line. Would not recommend to anyone. Sorry Not the same old zombie tale I normally don't like zombie stories, but this one was different. It was entertaining and I totally enjoyed listening to it. listened for a taste I got this to see if I might like the series. entertaining and the narrator is really good. so series here I come.

Under the Dome Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:10:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Dome Subtitle: A Novel Author: Stephen King Narrator: Raul Esparza Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15610 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: On an entirely normal, beautiful fall day in Chester's Mill, Maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Planes crash into it and fall from the sky in flaming wreckage, a gardener's hand is severed as "the dome" comes down on it, people running errands in the neighboring town are divided from their families, and cars explode on impact. No one can fathom what this barrier is, where it came from, and when - or if - it will go away. Dale Barbara, Iraq vet and now a short-order cook, finds himself teamed with a few intrepid citizens - town newspaper owner Julia Shumway, a physician's assistant at the hospital, a select-woman, and three brave kids. Against them stands Big Jim Rennie, a politician who will stop at nothing - even murder - to hold the reins of power, and his son, who is keeping a horrible secret in a dark pantry. But their main adversary is the Dome itself. Because time isn't just short. It's running out. Members Reviews: Best Stephen King I've Heard Don't pass this great story up just due to some complaining in the narration department. That criticism is far overblown. The women sound like most men narrating women. A FEW minor characters rang false briefly. The New England setting is PURELY for the color of the tree changes in fall. (For visual plot reasons, otherwise ANY small town in the south would do (see below). So why do the "bad guys" have southern accents? I suppose our stereotypes & popular culture (our "zeitgeist")leads us to associate small minded or bizarre religious thinking to our "Bible Belt" (No offense intended, I know more of you are raised to be better mannered & more polite, and have fine religion beliefs than many "average" Americans.) But apparently the drawl is intentional, to creep you out and it does. Yes, very few people are religious fanatics but given the "dome" people's behaviors would indeed change. One criticism is that the characters do act very in very bizarre ways - some explained by heavy drug use. I really didn't like how the book excessively glamorized some very dangerous and addictive substances but it was all needed for the plot and I didn't buy this book for moral guidance. The plot works. The science fiction angle automatically adds enough verisimilitude (It's a big universe.) It is a well told story with decently drawn characters of sufficient depth. Onto the story, it grabs you at once, in the first minute or two. Things start happening and the pace doesn't let up until a mighty climax. I became quite fond of the heroes and hated the bad guys. That makes it a good book. It's no masterpiece but it is one heck of an enthralling story. Just the concept of a dome is on Earth is original. It kept me far more glued to the ears than many others books I've downloaded in months. Glad I Listened to 11-22-63 First The first twenty one hours of this book had lots of moments that felt like listeners torture. It would have been deleted unfinished if I hadn't been so awed by 11-22-63. Fortunately, "Under the Dome" got a lot better in the final twelve hours. Stephen King in his talk after the book finished (a great feature in both books) indicated that the book originally was larger and was shortened with input from a helper.

The Talisman Audiobook by Stephen King, Peter Straub

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:08:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Talisman Author: Stephen King, Peter Straub Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-06-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7254 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: On a brisk autumn day, a 13-year-old boy stands on the shores of the gray Atlantic, near a silent amusement park and a fading ocean resort called the Alhambra. The past has driven Jack Sawyer here: His father is gone, his mother is dying, and the world no longer makes sense. But for Jack everything is about to change. For he has been chosen to make a journey back across America - and into another realm. One of the most influential and heralded works of fantasy ever written, The Talisman is an extraordinary novel of loyalty, awakening, terror, and mystery. Jack Sawyer, on a desperate quest to save his mother's life, must search for a prize across an epic landscape of innocents and monsters, of incredible dangers and even more incredible truths. The prize is essential, but the journey means even more. Let the quest begin.... Critic Reviews: Audie Award Winner, Fiction (unabridged), 2002 "A classic...rare and dazzling...a journey to rival the greatest adventure stories ever told." (New York Daily News) "Extraordinary...makes your hair stand on end." (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: Still Good I read this book when it first came out in the 80s. This was before the sci-fi world took the theme of multi-dimensionality to it ad-nauseumal limit. (I know, not a word.) Even so, it's still an excellent story by these two excellent authors. I love the fact that when you read these reviews you get both ends of the spectrum and everything in-between. One compared this to Beyond the Dome which I thought doesn't even come close to The Talisman. I also suggest Audible listeners get used to Frank Muller. He's all over this place and you're going to miss out on a lot of great books if you try to avoid him. His style always puts me off at first, but it always ends up growing on me. Awesome! Awesome! I read this book when I was 16 and I loved it then... so now I'm 40 and listened to the Audiobook and still loved it! This is The Greatest Adventure Story Ever Looking for Adventure?...need suspense?...want to have fun?...need a vacation?..Well this is the book for you. It is long but the action and the different adventures inside one. You will find the strange and the funny so charming that you will not want to miss a thing. The beginning sets up the story and you may want to skip ahead. Don't do it this book builds you up to the task. You will need to hold on to your seat at times and remember some of the early charpters to get the full impact of some events. You will want the story not to end! It does end but... At that time get the book "Black House" to go on yet another adventure with Jack out hero. Simply a classic This story has it all: evil men, magic, adventure, a boy and his mother who are linked to another world and a dying queen, creatures of wonder as well as horror, and the best and worst of humankind. All of these headed across the continent on a collision course to the California coast. What a story! This story is entertaining from the start to the end! I know little of Straub and only bought it because of King but this book has me wanting to know more about him. I would love to tell you about the story but it would be unfair as it would likely rob the book of vital moments, so I will just say that in my opinion this book will be LOVED by any fan of King and Muller. Not only loved but read again and again in due time.

Finders Keepers Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:24:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finders Keepers Subtitle: A Novel Author: Stephen King Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17166 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A masterful, intensely suspenseful novel about a reader whose obsession with a reclusive writer goes far too far - a book about the power of storytelling, starring the same trio of unlikely and winning heroes King introduced in Mr. Mercedes. "Wake up, genius." So begins King's instantly riveting story about a vengeful reader. The genius is John Rothstein, an iconic author who created a famous character, Jimmy Gold, but who hasn't published a book for decades. Morris Bellamy is livid, not just because Rothstein has stopped providing books but because the nonconformist Jimmy Gold has sold out for a career in advertising. Morris kills Rothstein and empties his safe of cash, yes, but the real treasure is a trove of notebooks containing at least one more Gold novel. Morris hides the money and the notebooks, and then he is locked away for another crime. Decades later a boy named Pete Saubers finds the treasure, and now it is Pete and his family that Bill Hodges, Holly Gibney, and Jerome Robinson must rescue from the ever-more deranged and vengeful Morris when he's released from prison after 35 years. Not since Misery has King played with the notion of a reader whose obsession with a writer gets dangerous. Finders Keepers is spectacular, heart-pounding suspense, but it is also King writing about how literature shapes a life - for good, for bad, forever. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Will Patton takes the best Stephen King novel in years and turns it into an audio masterpiece.... Listeners may double check to see how many narrators are performing this work. But it's just Patton, and he's more than enough." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: 5 Stars for Will Patton reading Stephen King What a great trilogy, Stephen King's 3 Bill Hodges' books are..and WOW, Will Patton -there couldn't be a better narrator for these books! King has written something different here, in the first," Mr Mercedes", police detective 'Kermit' Bill Hodges and partner searches for the horrific murderer who barreled a stolen Metcedes Benz into a before dawn group of people, lined up tfor entrance to a job fair. "Mr Mercedes" is something very different for King..a suspense murder mystery..... In Book 2, "Finders Keepers", retired police detective AKA the 'Ret Det' falls in love and finds an unusual business partner. Again, Patton nails Holly "Berry", the OCD, slightly psychotic woman who is the daughter of the sister of the...well you have to read the story..imagine, King writing a real love story. Even side characters in the book, the Robinson family, are written so well and narrated so beautifully that we really get to know them. In "End of Watch", 6 years after the massacre at the City Center job fair, we find Bill Hodges still striving to bring closure for the people who were injured or killed. The murderer, however, has other ideas and continues to kill, again and again. He's still after Hodges and the Robinson family -a real page turner!. The final novel is more typical of Kings work with the addition of suspense and psychic computer programs. It's difficult to write a review and not insert spoilers...Harshfield is a crazy bad person and though we think he has gotten his just reward, he has something else going on. Hodges is the basic good person but has his own issues.

Hell House Audiobook by Richard Matheson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Matheson) — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:57:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell House Author: Richard Matheson Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2820 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: But now, a new investigation has been launched, bringing four strangers to Belasco House in search of the ultimate secrets of life and death. A wealthy publisher, brooding over his impending death, has paid a physicist and two mediums to establish the facts of life after death once and for all. For one night, they will investigate the Belasco House and learn exactly why the townsfolk refer to it as the Hell House. Hell House, which inspired the 1973 film The Legend of Hell House, is Matheson's most frightening and shocking book, and an acknowledged classic of the genre. Members Reviews: Got scary? Richard Matheson was an underrated novelist. He wrote fast-paced works, visual and visceral, full of philosophical questions and characters facing the unknown. My favorite is "I Am Legend," but "Hell House" turned out to be a very exciting and scary read. Four people enter a haunted house to prove to a millionaire that there's life after death, or that there isn't. Like all good haunted houses, Hell House is a character in itself. It has everything--creaking rocking chairs, deserted rooms, a Satanist chapel, awful smells. There are other surprises, mostly of the psychosexual variety, as each of the characters faces fear, insecurity, and blinding personal shame. Matheson describes all of this very well, sometimes in terms that were more explicit than I had expected. This book is definitely rated R, or possibly NC-17--no cute lil ghosts in white sheets here. But there are lots of good scares, and that's what I go to a haunted house book for. Unlike Matheson's other works, this one had slow spots and was a bit repetetive in places. The narrator did probably the best job out of any book I've listened to from Audible--seriously, with two male and two female voices, and various ghosts, I always knew who was speaking. Recommended for mature ghost-story lovers. Hell House is like Hill House, but fiercer Checking the dates of publication to be sure I was right that Hell House is a sort of pastiche or homage or even plagarism of "The Haunting of Hill House," I saw this opening sentence in Wikipedia that says it all: "Hell House is a novel by American novelist Richard Matheson, published in 1971. The novel has significant similarities to the earlier work The Haunting of Hill House (1959) by Shirley Jackson, though rendered with much more violence and sexual imagery." He beefed it up, basically. You could even say coarsened it and simplified it --- but in fact both novels are quite good. I suppose you could call it a remake! Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" is of course much scarier, because it deals with madness and human fragility as well as whatever haunts Hill House, and Audible has an excellent reading of it. Matheson uses the same set-up, the same basic scene and the same four basic characters -- six, really, counting the two cook/caretakers. Shirley Jackson achieves true horror. Chilling, ghastly, oh-no horror, with never an indelicate word or scene. Its opening and closing paragraphs are famous. Matheson's Hell House is more conventional and less truly terrifying, despite a lot of Sturm und Drang. It is the Matheson book that was made into a great movie, "The Legend of Hell House," one of the scariest movies ever made, I thought as a girl. The reading of this novel by Ray Porter is excellent.

Needful Things Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:09:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Needful Things Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2018 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Stephen King's number-one national best seller about a store where Leland Gaunt can sell you whatever your heart desires - sexual pleasure, wealth, power, or even more precious things - but not without exacting some price in return. Leland Gaunt opens a new shop in Castle Rock called Needful Things. Anyone who enters his store finds the object of his or her lifelong dreams and desires: a prized baseball card, a healing amulet. In addition to a token payment, Gaunt requests that each person perform a little "deed", usually a seemingly innocent prank played on someone else from town. These practical jokes cascade out of control, and soon the entire town is doing battle with itself. Only Sheriff Alan Pangborn suspects that Gaunt is behind the population's increasingly violent behavior. Praised as "tremendous...wonderful...one of King's best" (Kirkus Reviews). Critic Reviews: "A read in the tradition of The Stand." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A fine production At first, I didn't care for Stephen King reading his own work but then, slowly, it grew on me. He really brought the characters to life, specifically Mr. Leland Gaunt. He also read with such conviction, making me see every image he was describing, from the mud to the the passionate embraces with Elvis to the spider. I strongly recommend this production. It's not a typical horror tale but more a twilight zone tale, which makes it somehow even more real. Fine story, good narration by the author, terrible music The music on most audiobooks is nothing to write home about, but this one had the most obnoxious, poorly written junk I've ever heard. Cheesy recording The story was good enough, though a bit contrived. The recording was subpar: the sound effects seemed dated and a little cheesy, and the reading was only ok. Slow Start but Good Finish Too many characters to get my mind into in the beginning, for me, at least but the story ends up interesting, once I quit whining "I don't remember who that is" and went with the flow. I listen in the car so lots of distractions. The ending satisfied. I liked that King read it. It makes it more authentic with the vocal parts he wanted highlighted done exactly as he meant to do when he wrote it. Wonder if some folks I know have been to visit Needful Things. It would explain a lot. Sound effects I absolutely loved the voice actor he did an amazing job. However the sound effects I hated and the music bits didn't match or please me at all. Amazing book though. Long live the king

H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Omnibus Collection, Volume I: 1917-1926 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howard Phillips Lovecraft) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:04:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Omnibus Collection, Volume I: 1917-1926 Author: Howard Phillips Lovecraft, Finn J.D. John Narrator: Finn J.D. John Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-16 Publisher: Pulp-Lit Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 333 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: This is volume one of a two-volume omnibus set comprising the complete fictional works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft. Every story written for publication under his own name is included in this set, from 1917 through 1935. (Poems, ghostwritten material, and stories written in collaboration with other writers are not included.) A full ebook copy of this book in interactive PDF format is included and can be downloaded by clicking the "PDF" link in your Audible library (it's in the "Title" column). This PDF includes the audiobook chapter numbers, to make navigation easier. Highlights of this volume include: PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: I really enjoyed this collection Any additional comments? Narration sounded great to me, just the same as the other volume which I listened to before, with the later stories in it. The mini-biographical sketches of each year of Lovecraft's life were really interesting and in a couple cases changed the way I thought about the stories that he wrote in that year. Glad I didn't listen to those other comments from the three guys who left one-star reviews. A couple of those guys seemed to think it was Celebrity Mean Tweets with Jimmy Kimmel. I guess not everybody is going to love anything, so like the one guy said, listen to the sample before you decide. everything you would expect Aside from all of lovecraft's supernatural stories contain the relevant information from his life. The book was very good on the whole, particularly the latter half, and I would recommend it to any fan of the science fiction or supernatural horror-mystery genre. Great progression Shows Lovecraft progressing from novice to master. I found the stories in the earlier portions of the book a hit hard to follow, as they were very short stories. However, after the half way point of the book, the stories become amazing classics which were definitely worth a listen. I'll be picking up the second part of this book, and I would recommend buying this one to anyone. Surprisingly good... Reading all the negative reviews regarding Finn J. D. John performance I hesitated with purchase. I gave a listen to sample and decided to give this collection a try. I must say that I really enjoyed J. D. Johns narration! Highly recommended! Looking forward to second volume :-) Great Introduction to Lovecraft (2 hours in) If you could sum up H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Omnibus Collection, Volume I: 1917-1926 in three words, what would they be? transcendental cheese tales What other book might you compare H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Omnibus Collection, Volume I: 1917-1926 to and why? Reminds me of a "The Hobbit" reading from a different narrator a few months back in terms of performance. I do not remember the audiobook's performers but the style is similar. It's kind of goofy with the character voices while still staying true to the theme of it's work. Have you listened to any of Finn J.D. Johns other performances before? How does this one compare? Nope. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed at the voice of the transcendental entity being imprisoned in a dying man's body.

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:47:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Subtitle: Stories Author: Stephen King Narrator: Peter Friedman, Dylan Baker, Santino Fontana, Kathleen Chalfant, Stephen King, Hope Davis, Brooke Bloom Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6312 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Named to the American Library Associations Reference & User Services (RUSA) Listen List! Other narrators include: Cotter Smith, Will Patton, Edward Herrmann, Holter Graham, Frederick Weller, Mare Winningham, Craig Wasson, Thomas Sadoski, and Tim Sample. A master storyteller at his best - the O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King delivers a generous collection of stories, several of them brand new, featuring revelatory autobiographical comments on when, why, and how he came to write (or rewrite) each story. Since his first collection, Nightshift, published 35 years ago, Stephen King has dazzled listeners with his genius as a writer of short fiction. In this new collection he assembles, for the first time, recent stories that have never been published in a book. He introduces each with a passage about its origins or his motivations for writing it. There are thrilling connections between stories, including themes of morality, the afterlife, guilt, and what we would do differently if we could see into the future or correct the mistakes of the past. "Afterlife" is about a man who died of colon cancer and keeps reliving the same life, repeating his mistakes over and over again. Several stories feature characters at the end of life, revisiting their crimes and misdemeanors. Other stories address what happens when someone discovers he has supernatural powers: the columnist who kills people by writing their obituaries in "Obits"; the old judge in "The Dune", who, as a boy, canoed to a deserted island and saw written in the sand the names of people who then died in freak accidents. In "Morality", King looks at how a marriage and two lives fall apart after the wife and husband enter into what seems, at first, a devil's pact they can win. Magnificent, eerie, utterly compelling, these stories comprise one of King's finest gifts to his constant fan. "I made them especially for you," says King. "Feel free to examine them, but please be careful. The best of them have teeth." Critic Reviews: "Each narrator is a perfect fit for the stories he or she reads - it's rare to find such a collection with no misses, but it's not unusual for King. Narrating the stories' introductions himself, King makes the listener feel like his confidant every time. Cotter Smith steals the show, masterfully performing several pieces, including the poem 'The Bone Church,' the best performance of the collection." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: HE'S A CUP OF COFFEE COULD YOU GET ARRESTED FOR DRUNK BIKING? If you have read any of my reviews on any of King's work, than you have heard me say this before, but it is so true in these stories. King writes stories about characters, about people. Lots of his books, have very little horror in them. They seem terrifying, because of the investment you have in the characters. Another writer might come up with more terrifying situations, but if you don't care about the people in the story, it is not as scary. I am constantly amazed in King's ability to look into the human mind and tear out, those items which are uncomfortable. For instance in one story, a guy's wife dies in a local convenience store.

Desperation Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:09:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Desperation Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2393 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "The terror is relentless" (Publishers Weekly) in Stephen King's number-one national best seller about a little mining town, Desperation, that many will enter on their way to somewhere else. But getting out is not easy as it would seem.... Located off a desolate stretch of Interstate 50, Desperation, Nevada, has few connections with the rest of the world. It is a place, though, where the seams between worlds are thin. And it is a place where several travelers are abducted by Collie Entragian, the maniacal police officer of Desperation. Entragian uses various ploys for the abductions, from an arrest for drug possession to "rescuing" a family from a nonexistent gunman. There's something very wrong here, all right, and Entragian is only the surface of it. The secrets embedded in Desperation's landscape and the evil that infects the town like some viral hot zone are both awesome and terrifying. But as one of the travelers, young David Carver, seems to know - though it scares him nearly to death to realize it - so are the forces summoned to combat them. Critic Reviews: "Stephen King's knack for turning the stray junk of pop culture into sick, darkly engrossing thrills has rarely been this much in evidence as in Desperation." (Salon) Members Reviews: Once again unabridged I love unabridged books, and I am so glad Desperation is an unabridged option. I like this story better than The Regulators. I actually like to hear Steven King tell his own stories. He is not a professional reader, but his books "sound like him". Please don't ask me to explain, some of you may actually understand anyway. He is one of the original "kill off the good guy" writers, and that keeps me interested. Finally! I've been waiting for this to be available as an unabridged audiobook for years! And read by the author just makes it even better! Listened to it over two days and was not disappointed. Another Dimension If you like Kings more occult/metaphysical stories with evil entities like "It" or "Dreamcatcher" this is one of those, but a bit shorter. This one is got some very graphic horror and violence. I liked it a lot, well worth the money OR the credit! One of my favorites! it's been years since I read this story. it was a great honor to hear Stephen King himself read it. Desperation I hope Stephen King will read all of his books. I've enjoyed this book. I think he does a great job, except Drunken Fireworks, that one is perfect the way it is.

Insomnia Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 02:18:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Insomnia Author: Stephen King Narrator: Eli Wallach Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1403 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A number-one national best seller Since his wife died, Ralph Roberts has been having trouble sleeping. Each night he wakes up a bit earlier until he's barely sleeping at all. During his late-night walks, he observes some strange things going on in Derry, Maine. He sees colored ribbons streaming from people's heads, two strange little men wandering around town after dark, and more. He begins to suspect that these visions are something more than hallucinations brought on by lack of sleep. There's a definite mean streak running through this small New England city; underneath its ordinary surface awesome and terrifying forces are at work. The dying has been going on in Derry for a long, long time. Now Ralph is part of it...and lack of sleep is the least of his worries. Returning to the same Maine town where It took place, a town that has haunted Stephen King for decades, Insomnia blends King's trademark bone-chilling realism with supernatural terror to create yet another masterpiece of suspense. Critic Reviews: "A yarn so packed with suspense, romance, literary reference, fascinating miscellaneous knowledge, and heart that only Stephen King could have written it. Marvelous - that is, full of marvels." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Great story, horrible production! I want to know what insane audiobook producer thought putting HUGELY ANNOYING music into the background in seemingly random places at quite a high volume level was a good idea?! I'd like to wring his neck! So distracting it was difficult to focus on the narrator, who was good, btw. As was the story. sound effects ruined it the sound effects were not only irritating and grating but couldn't hear what was being said over them Insomnia I enjoyed the story and the narrator. The issue I had was with the random musical accompaniment at the end of chapters. It was much louder than the narrator and was not necessary, in my opinion. Great book! Bad performance! I didn't care at all for the music throughout the book. The reader was okay but not great. I feel like the producer missed the mark, however don't let that detour you from a great book. It was worth the effort to get through the crazy production. Book Good - Background effetcts BAD I had read this book many years ago and was glad to find it here. I often listen to books while accomplishing my daily tasks. I mainly listen as I fall asleep at night. I set the timer for 30 minutes and drift off. this book prevented me from doing that. The background guitar scratching and screeching sound effects made it so difficult to listen to. It would often blast into the audio near the end and beginning of a chapter obscuring, more often than not, the words of the narrator. I have some trouble hearing lower tones and so I must turn the volume up to hear male narrators. The startling sound of a screeching guitar made me jump every time. It was so much worse when I was trying to fall asleep. I couldn't go back to sleep. I had to stop listening while I fell asleep and it took forever to get through the book. Please don't add background "music " to the books! The content and narrator were EXCELLENT though!

Skeleton Crew Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 09:26:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skeleton Crew Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King, Lois Smith, Dylan Baker, Matthew Broderick, Paul Giamatti, Will Patton, Michael C. Hall, Norbert Leo Butz Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1503 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Narrated by Stephen King, Matthew Broderick, Michael C. Hall, Paul Giamatti, Will Patton, Norbert Leo Butz, Lois Smith, Dylan Baker, Kyle Beltran, Dana Ivey, Robert Petkoff, David Morse, and Frances Sternhagen. The master at his scarifying best! From heart-pounding terror to the eeriest of whimsy - tales from the outer limits of one of the greatest imaginations of our time! In "The Mist", a supermarket becomes the last bastion of humanity as a peril beyond dimension invades the earth. Touch "The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands", and say your prayers. There are some things in attics that are better left alone - things like "The Monkey". The most sublime woman driver on earth offers a man "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" to paradise. A boy's sanity is pushed to the edge when he's left alone with the odious corpse of "Gramma". If you were stunned by Gremlins, the Fornits of "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet" will knock your socks off. Trucks that punish and beautiful teen demons who seduce a young man to massacre; curses whose malevolence grows through the years; obscene presences and angels of grace - here, indeed, is a night-blooming bouquet of chills and thrills. Members Reviews: Not Bazaar, but still The King GOOD LOOKS ARE CHEAP IN A WEALTHY COUNTRY There are several very good stories in this collection. The Mist runs over five hours, but is very good. I especially liked Mrs. Todd's Shortcut, which was not scary. These stories are older than The Bazaar of Bad Dreams and the collection as a whole is not as good. If you are trying to decide between the two, get Bazaar. Of the 22 stories in this collection, there were seven that I loved and the rest fell between okay and boring. This is normal for any collection, but of course King has us spoiled. Several of these stories must have been written in the sixties or early seventies. King's habit of using lots of pop culture does not appear in these stories. The stories vary greatly also in style and content. One really good story is a Noir and than their is science fiction, paranormal, cannibal, coming of age, teenagers, grandmas, lovecraft, etc. It is a must for King fans, but you might want to fast forward a few of the stories. I GROK YOU, THAT'S A PISS CUTTER The narrators are top notch. King understand the importance of a good narrator and rarely lets anyone but the best read his stuff. I especially loved Will Patton and Paul Giamatti. They both read two stories and Patton does The Mist. I LIKE A WOMAN WHO CAN LAUGH, WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE TO POINT HER AT THE JOKE. A Book Full of Bones to Unearth Skeleton Crew is a fantastic collection of short stories by Stephen King and holds many of his classics. I love a great collection of shorts because it gives the reader a great sampling of the writers strengths (not that Stephen King needs anyones approval at this point, lol). Skeleton Crew contains twenty-two stories and most of them are horror or supernatural related. There are a few that focus more on the monsters who walk among us (King is great at pointing out the real monsters in our world- humans), but mostly they give you a glimpse into the unknown and he is the master at fleshing these nightmares into a believable reality, mostly through his realistic character development.

The Terror Audiobook by Dan Simmons

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dan Simmons) — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 13:36:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Terror Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dan Simmons Narrator: Tom Sellwood Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 257 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The men onboard HMS Terror have every expectation of finding the Northwest Passage. When the expedition's leader, Sir John Franklin, meets a terrible death, Captain Francis Crozier takes command and leads his surviving crewmen on a last, desperate attempt to flee south across the ice. But as another winter approaches, as scurvy and starvation grow more terrible, and as the Terror on the ice stalks them southward, Crozier and his men begin to fear there is no escape. A haunting, gripping story based on actual historical events, The Terror is a novel that will chill you to your core. Critic Reviews: "The best and most unusual historical novel I have read in years." (Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe) "The Terror is both dazzling history and a sparkling chiller." (Caroline Leavitt, People) "The Terror is nothing less than a revelation. Dan Simmons is a giant among novelists, and I am in awe of his achievement." (Lincoln Child) Members Reviews: F**KING AWESOME!!! Thank you Dan Simmons for writing such a fantastic epic horror, historical, supernatural, adventure novel that is The Terror. For the days that I spent listening to this book, I ate more ravenously, I felt colder then normal and I thought a lot about what would I do if placed in a similar situation. The Terror is the story of two English naval ships that set out on an exploration in 1845 and become trapped in solid ice... thats the shortest synopsis. The real story is about the peoples lives on the ships. The people you get to know intimately and grow to love and hate or the other way around. There multiple villains to this story, from the unseen Ursa Maritimas (or is it) lurking around the ships, to the mutinous sailors, to the most important villain of all... the ice. I highly recommend this emotional roller coaster dark, epic book. The narration by Tom Sellwood was amazing and I loved listening to his ability to change his tones and accents ever so slightly to conjure the image of the new characters. Finally in Unabridged Form! I've been waiting for years for this in unabridged format. Dan Simmons tells a gripping story of courage and perseverance amongst the crews of HMS Erebus and Terror. Fascinating historical detail mixed with all kinds of horror. One of my all-time favorites expertly narrated by Tom Sellwood. Chill read for hot summer I enjoy this story so much that I have read the ebook for two summers in a row and the audiobook this summer. I love the dark and stark polar setting where this story is played out. Dan Simmons' writing style is smooth, descriptive and gives this tale the kind of ambience that carries the reader right into the world of these polar explorers. Simmons' characters are very well created and each unique personality makes them seem real. Based upon an actual expedition, the author has provided a well researched mesh to support the imagined account of how the ships, Terror and Erebus and all hands disappeared while trying to discover the Northwest Passage. The performance could not have been better and it definitely enhanced the somber ambience of the story. Literate Horror Novel This is the best and most literate (or literary) horror novel in years. Simmons creates an eerie atmosphere delicious sense of dread in this tale about a 19th-century Arctic expedition that gets stuck in the ice with no hope of rescue.

The Green Mile Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 01:48:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Green Mile Author: Stephen King Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3851 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block. Convicted killers all, each awaits his turn to walk the Green Mile, keeping a date with "Old Sparky," Cold Mountain's electric chair. Prison guard Paul Edgecombe has seen his share of oddities in his years working the Mile. But he's never seen anyone like John Coffey, a man with the body of a giant and the mind of a child, condemned for a crime terrifying in its violence and shocking in its depravity. In this place of ultimate retribution, Edgecombe is about to discover the terrible, wondrous truth about Coffey, a truth that will challenge his most cherished beliefs...and yours. Editorial Reviews: Why we think it's Essential: If you've seen the Tom Hanks movie, you know this is a great story. But do yourself a favor and listen to it. Frank Muller, chosen to narrate by King himself, turns each character into flesh and blood with the pitch and pacing of his voice. I spent a Saturday with my headphones on because I couldn't turn off the story before finishing it. (I apologize for my rudeness to the person who called me that afternoon. You couldn't have known that I was dealing with life and death issues.) Beth Anderson Critic Reviews: "A literary event." (Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: An excellent narrator and an excellent story. I first read The Green Mile back in 2000 after wondering for some time whether the movie was the same as the book. I casually mentioned this to my sister and received the audiocassette version of this book as an Easter present. At the time I hadn't yet been exposed to the narration of Frank Muller or even had much exposure to Stephen King's work. I liked this book best out of those books that I had read. It's the story of Depression era Death Row, but more accurately it's the story of one prison guard's questioning the morality of his profession when an unusual prisoner, both in terms of his size and his personality, is sentenced to death for the brutal rape/murder of a pair of twin girls. Only the man's physical appearance (he's a nearly seven-foot-tall, musclebound black man), seems to support the charges of murder. His gentle, gentle, childlike personality however, doesn't fit, and when he is later revealed to possess a strange gift for healing, Paul Edgecomb begins to question not merely the nature of his own job, but whether or not the man accused of the unspeakable crime is the one who committed it. Frank Muller, a narrator who will be sorely missed, narrates this book with expression, giving each character a distinctive personality. So far I haven't found a book he's read that he didn't do justice. As I said above, he'll be sorely missed by those who loved his works. For those who don't know, Frank Muller was in a motorcycle accident some years back and, though he was wearing his helmet he nevertheless sustained severe head injuries. Two years ago this June he passed away, presumably having succumbed to his injuries. Regrettably however, even had he survived it's likely that his career as a narrator would have been finished. But at least he gave us many excellent works by which to remember him. Both the book and the reader were just plain great To me this was the kind of story that seeemed like I was there. The descriptions and characters had a vivid reality.

Misery Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:60:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Misery Author: Stephen King Narrator: Lindsay Crouse Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1331 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The number-one national best seller about a famous novelist held hostage by his "number-one fan" and suffering a frightening case of writer's block - that could prove fatal. One of "Stephen King's best...genuinely scary" (USA Today). Paul Sheldon is a best-selling novelist who has finally met his number-one fan. Her name is Annie Wilkes, and she is more than a rabid reader - she is Paul's nurse, tending his shattered body after an automobile accident. But she is also furious that the author has killed off her favorite character in his latest book. Annie becomes his captor, keeping him prisoner in her isolated house. Annie wants Paul to write a book that brings Misery back to life - just for her. She has a lot of ways to spur him on. One is a needle. Another is an axe. And if they don't work, she can get really nasty. "Terrifying" (San Francisco Chronicle), "dazzlingly well-written" (The Indianapolis Star), and "truly gripping" (Publishers Weekly), Misery is "classic Stephen King...full of twists and turns and mounting suspense" (The Boston Globe). Members Reviews: Great job The narrator did a great job with the voicing. There is a really subtle nod to Kathy Bates performance of the character. Love it! Edge of your seat disturbing This was a great story. I really enjoyed it. This really lived up to the hype of the old king. Amazing Lindsay Crouse was superb. Stephen King was absolutely amazing. This guy can write anything. Kudos! A great work of King. If you could sum up Misery in three words, what would they be? Excellent thriller. Amazing. What did you like best about this story? The overall plotline. What about Lindsay Crouses performance did you like? er voices for Annie was excellent. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Afraid I can't think of one, since there's already been a film version of it. Any additional comments? A must-have for fans of Stephen Kng. Misery loves company Here is another one of Stephen Kings novels that I had seen the movie before eve reading the book.... all I can say is, justice was served by both filmmakers with respect to the authors vision. The narrator did very well in Annie to life and while at the same time voicing Paul. Trying something. There are some confusing parts in the book where the interplay of the book "Misery's Return"' was voiced, or conversations in Paul's own mined were hard to decipher, however the narrator separated these words parts perfectly with haunting music. One thing I did differently from all other audio books I have listened to in the past, was I read along as I had a copy of the hard copy book that I had Unsuccessfully been able to get through before... with the narration in the background, often at double speed and often at 1.25, this made the audiobook much more enjoyable and rewarding. Great book, great narration, I am glad this one is off my list after nearly 25 or so years after trying to initially read it... glad I kept the hardcover copy

Earthcore Audiobook by Scott Sigler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott Sigler) — Tue, 30 May 2017 15:26:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Earthcore Author: Scott Sigler Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Empty Set Entertainment Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5702 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Deep below a desolate Utah mountain lies the largest platinum deposit ever discovered. A billion-dollar find, it waits for any company that can drill a world's record, three-mile-deep mine shaft. EarthCore is the company with the technology, the resources, and the guts to go after the mother lode. Young executive Connell Kirkland is the company's driving force, pushing himself and those around him to uncover the massive treasure. But at three miles below the surface, where the rocks are so hot they burn bare skin, something has been waiting for centuries. Waiting...and guarding. Kirkland and EarthCore are about to find out first-hand why this treasure has never been unearthed. Members Reviews: Awesome Book. Well written and very creative! This book was very hard to stop once I started. I really enjoyed everything about it. I like how it's a mystery science fiction book and seems to be poised for a series. The characters are very well developed and each have true motivations. I like the way Sigler takes the time tell the story. He really doesn't rush anything. He is clearly a very creative person with a big imagination. I can also tell he spent time learning about the mining industry. What would a sci-fi book be these days without cool technology and of course guns? He delivers on the tech side and gives us some nice action scenes. The Kool suits are badass. I wouldn't have minded him expanding the gun/black ops aspect but it seems that will be coming in the next book if there is one. Overall I highly recommend the book and really look forward to the next one. Now for Ray Porter. He is the best narrator on audible right now. I enjoy listening to books and for me the narrator is a big factor for the books I choose. Ray gives an amazing performance in Earthcore. He makes the book rise up and brings each character to life with unique voices. I also enjoyed the little bit of production in there. They use a little sound in between each intense scene to kind of accent the moment. Usually that type of thing is annoying but it works great with Ray Porter's bad@ss performance. Ray Porter great book so so I think my headline sums it up. Had a lot of potential but the last four hours are a struggle to get through as nothing interesting happens and the obvious is dragged on. A few changes and this could of been great. Ray Porter was a pleasure to listen too as always but he could read the obituaries and make it a worthwhile listen. Signer & Porter? Yes, please What did you love best about Earthcore? Fast paced, bogged down a little bit in the middle, but overall kept my interest through the whole 19 hours. What did you like best about this story? The character development. I felt like I really got to know (most of) the reasons the characters reacted the way they did. What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Mr. Porter is hands down my favorite narrator and was a perfect choice for this book. I have listened to almost everything he has done.

The Handyman Audiobook by Bentley Little

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bentley Little) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:24:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Handyman Author: Bentley Little Narrator: Chris Andrew Ciulla Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Daniel Martin has never forgotten his childhood encounters with Frank Watkins, the man who built his family a summer home out of cardboard and plywood. Frank's gaze was oddly confusing, as if he was attempting to discern the proper way to behave because he didn't know how to respond in a human manner. Since Frank obviously wasn't an alien, young Daniel thought maybe the man was crazy. In the end, Daniel would learn the terrifying truth about Frank Watkins. And as an adult, Daniel is about to discover there are more of them out there. Members Reviews: 2500+ books & this was the ONLY one gave me creeps Seriously. I have 2500+ audible books in my library (just ask my husband LOL). My genre is horror, suspense, paranormal etc. I have never, not once, had to turn a book off at night. Until the handyman. I don't know why but I passed on the title a few times. It just seemed like a stalkerish book. I'm glad I was wrong! Sam, his brother & parents buy a "kit" for an Aframe as a vacation home. The man they purchased the lot from, Frank, they also hire to build it. Frank creeps the boys out and is a peculiar man. He skips town, steals their things and due to his shoddy workmanship cause a horrible accident. Sam grows up but blames his families misfortunes on Frank. He begins an investigation and finds some disturbing things about "Frank". He travels back to his old Aframe vacation home where it all began. and actually runs into a ghost hunting reality show filming an episode. He gives them information about the his house, the house across the street, and the man who lived there. He discovers that everyone who has ever hired Frank ends up dead, injured or missing! He and two of the writers of the show try to track down frank. He learns about a mysterious religion in Vietnam where apparently Frank started his downward spiral into the occult and insanity! I'm hoping there's a part 2. I had to turn the book off last night. My whole family was asleep while I stayed up to clean. The creepy ghosts and characters and the situations in the book made my imagination run wild. I just finished it.......In broad daylight......as should you! Don't hesitate unless you don't want to be scared! First book ever. Not even It scared me. This one did!!! Scary I literally had to stop reading this book at night because it frightened me so much. I don't usually scare so easily, but all the death from seemingly unexplained accidents scared the heck out of me. At some point, you say to yourself, no way would this happen, but when you're alone listening to the story and all the lights are out in your house and you start hearing noises, well judge for yourself. But, I couldn't get enough of the storyline so I bit the bullet and listened the last 4 hours in the middle of the night. I admit I did stio the audio several times to listen for unexplained noises in the house, but it was worth it. There are a few items that remain unresolved for me. But, I'll just make assumptions rather than list them here and ruin the storyline for anyone. Disappointed This book started out as a page turner. It became confusion which quickly turned to boredom and then dove into a total WTH!? So freaking Spooky!!! This was disturbing with just the right amount of supernatural! Mr. Little is quickly becoming a favorite! The Master of Macabre! Great Narration.

Krampus Audiobook by Brom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brom) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:50:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Krampus Subtitle: The Yule Lord Author: Brom Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 807 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Santa Claus, my dear old friend, you are a thief, a traitor, a slanderer, a murderer, a liar, but worst of all you are a mockery of everything for which I stood. You have sung your last ho, ho, ho, for I am coming for your head.... I am coming to take back what is mine, to take back Yuletide.... from Krampus The author and artist of The Child Thief returns with a modern fabulist tale of Krampus, the Lord of Yule and the dark enemy of Santa Claus. One Christmas Eve in a small hollow in Boone County, West Virginia, struggling songwriter Jesse Walker witnesses a strange spectacle: seven devilish figures chasing a man in a red suit toward a sleigh and eight reindeer. When the reindeer leap skyward, taking the sleigh, devil men, and Santa into the clouds, screams follow. Moments later, a large sack plummets back to earth, a magical sack that thrusts the down-on-his-luck singer into the clutches of the terrifying Yule Lord, Krampus. But the lines between good and evil become blurred as Jesse's new master reveals many dark secrets about the cherry-cheeked Santa Claus, including how half a millennium ago the jolly old saint imprisoned Krampus and usurped his magic. Now Santa's time is running short, for the Yule Lord is determined to have his retribution and reclaim Yuletide. If Jesse can survive this ancient feud, he might have the chance to redeem himself in his family's eyes, to save his own broken dreams... and to help bring the magic of Yule to the impoverished folk of Boone County. Members Reviews: 5 stars Wow! Interesting, original, totally worth the credit and just in time for the holidays! This is a crazy story about a power struggle between a not so lovable Santa, Krampus, a forerunner of St Nick and the Belsnickel. Throw in some humans, a dash or Norse mythology and small town corruption and there you go, 5 stars. I loved it! aBROMination SANTA CLAUS IS AN ABOMINATION At one time Santa Claus and Krampus were the best of friends. Then the egotistical Claus sucker punched Krampus and chained him under ground. Santa Claus won the fight and rewrote the history books. He had so much power that Christians worship him today and put up trees in his honor, even though Santa stole that idea from the Yule Tide Lord. The Christians hated Krampus, who honored Mother Nature, because his parties included lots of drinking and getting naked. THE ANSWER TO ALL RIDDLES SEEM EASY ONCE YOU KNOW THEM Krampus is unfamiliar in America, but is well known in Germany and other European Countries. Brom did a lot of research for this book, which makes it that much better. This is not as good as NOS4A2 by Joe Hill, but it is the next best thing. Fabulous "new" take on Christmas! I saw this book at the bookstore and was thrilled to see that it was available on Audible. Honestly, I have both the print and the audible versions, thinking that I was going to go back and forth between them. I was so taken with the performance, however, that I found myself taking extra drives in the car to hear more! Kirby did a fantastic job creating the different characters, and his timing was impeccable. I am always drawn to things that challenge the status quo, so when I saw that this was a story that painted Santa Claus in a completely new way, I was intrigued. I am glad that I took a chance on this book! Although Krampus is not a new figure, and the author clearly did his research (!), he was presented in a new, almost sympathetic way.

Odd Thomas Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Thu, 04 Dec 2003 11:58:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odd Thomas Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: David Aaron Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8253 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Maybe he has a gift, maybe it's a curse, Odd has never been sure, but he tries to do his best by the silent souls who seek him out. Sometimes they want justice, and Odd's otherworldly tips to Pico Mundo's sympathetic police chief, Wyatt Porter, can solve a crime. Occasionally they can prevent one. But this time it's different. A mysterious man comes to town with a voracious appetite, a filing cabinet stuffed with information on the world's worst killers, and a pack of hyena-like shades following him wherever he goes. Who the man is and what he wants, not even Odd's deceased informants can tell him. His most ominous clue is a page ripped from a day-by-day calendar for August 15. Today is August 14. In less than twenty-four hours, Pico Mundo will awaken to a day of catastrophe. As evil coils under the searing desert sun, Odd travels through the shifting prisms of his world, struggling to avert a looming cataclysm with the aid of his soul mate and an unlikely community of allies that includes the King of Rock 'n' Roll. His account of two shattering days when past and present, fate and destiny converge is the stuff of our worst nightmares, and a testament by which to live: sanely if not safely, with courage, humor, and a full heart that even in the darkness must persevere. Critic Reviews: "Once in a very great while, an author does everything right, as Koontz has in this marvelous novel....This is Koontz working at his pinnacle." (Publishers Weekly) "A curious mixture of whimsy, gentle humor, and horror...It is the casual weirdness on display here, rife with bodachs and other signs of a Vonnegut-style fancifulness, that gives Odd Thomas its principal appeal." (The New York Times) "This quirky and touching story of a 20-year-old short order cook with paranormal abilities is spun with stylistic grace by Dean Koontz, and read in an innocent, unaffected style by David Aaron Baker." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: No Doubting Thomas Odd Thomas was a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing book. Never realized Dean Koontz had such a great sense of humor. Listened to every word while driving across the desert. Reader David Aaron Baker was fantastic. He became Odd Thomas, and as I totally suspended my disbelief, Odd Thomas became real. Denise Kusel Not Dean Koontz It took me about an hour to get used to the different style, but once I did, I was hooked. Listened to this book in 2 sittings. Couldn?t put it down. This is definitively one of the few I will listen to again. Captivating As a devoted Koontz fan, I downloaded this selection as soon as I saw it was available. This one knocked my socks off. With an economy of narration that should satisfy critics of previous, more descriptive works, Koontz pushes us relentlessly forward towards a potential catastophe with an urgency reminiscent of his earlier "Strange Highways". There is absolute faith and trust in the instincts and integrity of the hero and narrator of this tale, making the supernatural aspects of the story totally believable from the very beginning. Koontz and Stephen King are often linked together as similar in writing styles and genre. I have had no luck in enjoying King, finding him gloomy, hostile and often vulgar. On the other hand, in spite of catastrophic happenings, Koontz finds hope, courage and devotion to man's responsibility to humanity as consistent themes in developing his stories.

Reliquary Audiobook by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Preston) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:22:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reliquary Subtitle: Pendergast, Book 2 Author: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4689 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: When two grotesquely deformed skeletons are found deep in the mud off the Manhattan shoreline, museum curator Margo Green is called in to aid the investigation. Margo must once again team up with police lieutenant D'Agosta and FBI agent Pendergast, as well as the brilliant Dr. Frock, to try and solve the puzzle. The trail soon leads deep underground, where they will face the awakening of a slumbering nightmare. Critic Reviews: The netherworld of New York City...proves as shuddery a setting for the authors' latest scientific monster mash as the American Museum of Natural History did for their bestselling Relic, to which this is the sequel. ( Publishers Weekly)"This should do for the New York subway system what Jaws did for Long Island beaches." ( Booklist)"Dick Hill's reading of this fascinating sequel to Relic builds the suspense and horror." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Should have made this one into a movie... I really enjoyed "The Relic" but "Reliquary" was much better on so many levels. The writing is smart and scientific but I never felt lost. There is much more action in this novel than the Relic and the suspense is much higher. One of the better novels I've listened to The Louder a person Speaks the Less He has To Say And Art is that which is not art. Just some wisdom to be found in this book. I seemed to like stuff that is a little edgy. Stuff with science and maybe some pseudo-science. I like looking at things from a different point of view. Preston and Child have a knack for filling that niche. This is a sequel to Relic, but it also a stand alone novel. There are some mentions of Relic, but not enough to make it a must that you read Relic first. Having said that I would suggest you read Relic first, simply cause I liked it better. But only by about half a star. I also must mention that I prefer Koontz, when it comes to this type of novel, but it is well worth the four stars I gave it. This is a lot here about the underground of NY city, about those that live in the tunnels and sewer pipes under the city. As mention in the Afterword, even though this is a made up story, there is a population of people who live underground and it goes several stories deep. These tunnels are not charted or mapped. The entertainment value of this is rather high, but I was getting a little bored between chapters 51 and 57 and then it picks up. These c/o authors also take a hard hit on conservatives. Accusing them of mob behavior. Which is actually the opposite of the truth. See Anne Coulter, Demonic. She shows that conservatives rarely if ever protest or bend to mob rule. Protesters through out history have always been liberals. Those occupying the parks around the United States were very liberal. But that is a very small part of the book and should not keep you from listening. If I ever give Dick Hill less then six stars, please take my temperature. I also like Mount Dragon and Ice Limit. An unsurpassed thrill ride Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child pull out the stops in this superb sequel to Relic. Dick Hill's skillful narration effectively draws you into the unrelenting suspense and excitement of this white-knuckle edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. His voice characterizations and pacing mirror the anxiety and emotions of the characters. You feel as if you're standing beside them. Five stars - no argument.

It Devours! Audiobook by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Fink) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:06:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It Devours! Subtitle: A Welcome to Night Vale Novel Author: Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor Narrator: Cecil Baldwin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 684 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: From the authors of the New York Times best-selling novel Welcome to Night Vale and the creators of the international podcast of the same name comes a mystery exploring the intersections of faith and science, the growing relationship between two young people who want desperately to trust each other, and the terrifying, toothy power of the Smiling God. Nilanjana Sikdar is an outsider to the town of Night Vale. Working for Carlos, the town's top scientist, she relies on fact and logic as her guiding principles. But all of that is put into question when Carlos gives her a special assignment investigating a mysterious rumbling in the desert wasteland outside of town. This investigation leads her to the Joyous Congregation of the Smiling God and to Darryl, one of its most committed members. Caught between her beliefs in the ultimate power of science and her growing attraction to Darryl, she begins to suspect the Congregation is planning a ritual that could threaten the lives of everyone in town. Nilanjana and Darryl must search for common ground between their very different worldviews as they are faced with the congregation's darkest and most terrible secret. Members Reviews: Love Nightvale but.. The book is just okay. The story is entertaining, but doesn't really hold my attention. The writers and Cecil and the rest of the cast do an amazing job with the podcast, but for some reason it doesn't quite hold up in book format. That being said, I did enjoy hearing more about the scientists and Josh updates and the Church of the Smiling God. dragged on i feel miserable giving a WtNV product bad review. Story is excellent but buried under situational rubble that doesn't advance worldbuilding, plot or character. I did manage to finish it. And now I know more about nightvale's lore. That makes the purchase worth it in my eyes. Just... Be ready to a lot of filler, ok? Voice is perfection itself as always. Night Vale only by name It started off with the familiar feel of Night Vale and I enjoyed it in the beginning but as the story progressed the characters just felt less and less like they had been already developed in the series and that felt the same way with the town. It just felt changed and it ended up feeling like a more so normal town than the town I love that is Night Vale. WTNV fans rejoice! Cecil was great as always and the plot tied nicely, this is a vastly improved sophomore performance! Characters were easy to keep track of, old and new, and had many of the unique quirks you would expect of this small desert town. Long time fan of Nightvale, but this was bad False, IMO lazy equivalency between science and religion. This is a very bad time to pat religion and religious people on the head and say "see, science is just as bad, it does bad stuff too, and faith in science and faith in religion are basically the same." They really are not.

Winterfall Audiobook by John Conroe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Conroe) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 05:12:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winterfall Author: John Conroe Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1016 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: With Declan O'Carroll on Fairie and Chris Gordon on Earth, what could go wrong? Try everything. Scheming elves, deadly zombies, killer goblins, flaming dragons, and dirty diapers. With a growing, insidious threat to Earth, Chris and Tanya race to save lives while Declan, Stacia, and friends work just as hard to save their own lives on an alien world, far removed from the comforts and safety of home. Only together will they overcome the odds. But, come on, with this team, maybe the odds should look out. Members Reviews: Pretty good I thought the last three books- God Hammer, Rogues, and Snake Eyes were the best books of the series, so far. Winterfall was not quite as good, but I think Mr. Conroe was using this book to set up the conflict in future books, which might explain why it wasn't quite up to the high standards of the previous books. If I had one suggestion, it would be that Mr. Conroe work on making more sympathetic elves. I know Neve was initially set up as being possibly a good guy, as opposed to her cousin, and in Black Frost, it appeared that she might be interested in the protagonist, but by the end of Winterfall, I was hoping that Stacy or one of the others would successfully shoot her. 15 stars!!! One of my favorite series of all time...this is a great continuation. Expanding and ever evolving characters it is a divine mixture of paranormal, fantasy and action adventure with a dash of history thrown in. All in all a perfect tale, yet I still want more. Conroe and Cronin- job well done. Different but still Awesome! Please hurry because I can't wait for the next book in the series. Team God Hammer just keeps getting better and better! loveit What was one of the most memorable moments of Winterfall? when Declan first time make teleport Which character as performed by James Patrick Cronin was your favorite? Chris Gordon of course! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? if I had an option then yes, but don't have that much free time Almost Perfect In addition to Chris' and Mac's points of view, would like also to have had Declan's to experience his side of this initial trip to Fairie.

Patient Zero Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:58:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Patient Zero Subtitle: The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1 Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10573 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: From multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry comes a major new thriller that combines the best of the New York Times best-selling books World War Z by Max Brooks and James Rollins Sigma Force Series to kick off the start of a new series featuring Joe Ledger and the Department of Military Sciences. When you have to kill the same terrorist twice in one week theres either something wrong with your world or something wrong with your skills - and theres nothing wrong with Joe Ledgers skills. And thats both a good and a bad thing. Its good because hes a Baltimore detective who has just been secretly recruited by the government to lead a new task force created to deal with the problems that Homeland Security cant handle. This rapid-response group is called the Department of Military Sciences, or the DMS for short. Its bad because his first mission is to help stop a group of terrorists from releasing a dreadful bioweapon that can turn ordinary people into zombies. The fate of the world hangs in the balance. Jonathan Maberry is the New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Awardwinning author of Ghost Road Blues, the first of a trilogy of thrillers with a supernatural bite. A professional writer and writing teacher, he has sold more than 1.000 articles, 17 nonfiction books, six novels, and two plays. Critic Reviews: Brilliant, shocking, horrifying, it puts the terror back in terrorist. (James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author) Plenty of man-to-zombie combat, a team traitor and a doomsday scenario add up to a fast and furious read. ( Publishers Weekly) "Jonathan Maberry has found a delightful voice for this adventure of Joe Ledger and his crew: while the action is heated, violent, and furious, the writing remains cool, steady, and low-key, framing all the wildness and exuberance in a calm rationality (given an almost comic edge) that renders it as palatable as your favorite flavor of ice cream." (Peter Straub) Members Reviews: Drop Dead and get back up great. While others are thinking about what to do, Joe Ledger is getting it done. If you take a second to think, Joe will kick your ass, he pulls no punches, he is balls out all the way. The book is funnier then a John Scalzi novel, Scarier then Stephen King and weirder then Dean Koontz. The Department of Military Science, seems to be the action side of the X-Files. It is run by Mr Church, but who is Mr. Church? People used to say Who is John Gault, but now they will be saying Who is Mr. Church? Don't get me wrong this is no comic book fluff, this is well-written stuff. Some say it is not literature, but I dare you to say that in front of John Maberry. He even knows how to use chapters, something that seems to confuse most modern Science Fiction writers. This is the best book I have listened to since I started listening and that is hundreds of books. Ray Porter does an excellent, excellent job. If I could give Seven Stars I would give it to him. Yes! It IS that good. Five stars and more. Lots of people have reviewed this book already so I will just aim my comments to those (like me) who hesitate to get this because of the cartoonish cover art and well the whole zombies thing. I like zombie fiction but eventually it does get pretty predictable. This book is not your typical run and shoot zombies take over the world tale. It is not a gratuitous gore-fest.

Shadow of Night Audiobook by Deborah Harkness

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Deborah Harkness) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:14:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadow of Night Author: Deborah Harkness Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12940 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "Together we lifted our feet and stepped into the unknown." (From the thrilling sequel to the New York Times best seller A Discovery of Witches) Deborah Harkness exploded onto the literary scene with her debut novel, A Discovery of Witches, Book One of the magical All Souls Trilogy and an international publishing phenomenon. The novel introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and the handsome geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont; together they found themselves at the center of a supernatural battle over an enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782. Now, picking up from A Discovery of Witches' cliff-hanger ending, Shadow of Night plunges Diana and Matthew into Elizabethan London, a world of spies, subterfuge, and a coterie of Matthew's old friends, the mysterious School of Night that includes Christopher Marlowe and Walter Raleigh. Here, Diana must locate a witch to tutor her in magic, Matthew is forced to confront a past he thought he had put to rest, and the mystery of Ashmole 782 deepens. Deborah Harkness has crafted a gripping journey through a world of alchemy, time travel, and magical discoveries, delivering one of the most hotly anticipated novels of the season. Members Reviews: Recommended, however.... Any additional comments? I have read and listened to A Discovery of Witches more than a dozen times over the past year. I waited for Shadow of Night like a child eagerly anticipates Christmas. In this new book, Deborah Harkness weaves a beautiful story as the main characters escape into the past. The new characters in the story are refreshing and endearing. Once again, Jennifer Ikeda does a marvelous performance of every character. Also, as a history major in college, I found the detailed information on the Elizabethan era of England interesting. With all of that said, I missed some the magic found in the first book. I felt the detailed historical information slowed the storyline. Matthews point of view is rarely provided. I missed the quick wit exchanges between characters, the faster pace to the storyline, and the peaks and valleys in the storyline of the first book. While I recommend the book and, once again, eagerly await the third volume, I am hoping that the full magic that Harkness has the ability to provide in her writing will be found in the next book. Even better than A Discovery of Witches This is a beautifully written series so far. Deborah Harkness takes you right into the 16th century. The plot is complex but not confusing, and the narration is excellent. The variety of accents Jennifer Ikeda conveyed was impressive without being overly theatrical. This is a vivid, enchanting story. The array of personalities was engaging, each character seemed well thought out and had a depth that was really refreshing. If you liked the first book you will certainly enjoy this one. Absence and Desire...for another year Whew; I liked this, but it took perseverance to get to *liking.* I don't just mean because of the 600 pages (24.5 hrs), and I'm not alone with my endurance problem -- even some of the professional critics confessed to wanting to skip ahead, jump over some of the fettering details. They justified their confessions by, in the end, giving Shadow of the Night a shining review. For me, that was the trick to *liking*...sticking it out to the end. I almost unplugged half-way through, which would have been regrettable.

Dreamcatcher Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 20 Feb 2001 20:46:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreamcatcher Author: Stephen King Narrator: Jeffrey DeMunn Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-01 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3656 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A dark and sweeping adventure, Dreamcatcher is set in the haunted city of Derry - the site of Stephen King's It and Insomnia. In it, four young boys stand together and do a brave, good thing, an act that changes them in ways that they hardly understand. A quarter-century later, as grown men who have gone their separate ways, these friends come together once a year to hunt in the woods of Maine. This particular year, a stranger stumbles into their campsite, and before long, the friends are plunged into the most remarkable adventure of their lives. They wind up in a life and death struggle, their only hope for survival locked in their shared past... and in the dreamcatcher. Critic Reviews: "May be the best alien invasion story since War of the Worlds." (Booklist) "A thriller that shows [King] remains a force in fiction." (Internet Bookwatch) "The X-Files comes to Maine." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Great Alien Story Stephen King artfully beckons you into the lives of four boyhood friends destined for a three way collision with an extra terestrial inteligence and a government cover-up headed by a cruel and vengeful subversive. An interstellar massacre of aliens begging earth for help, a galactic plague the aliens may carry, and a man with a dual personality and maniacle ambitions are all connected in a spiritual network of intrigue transending time and space and centering around a young retarded boy with a special gift. This story is innovative, facinating, and connects the dots between all the modern E.T. mythology. A must read for the die-hard sci-fi fan. Makes the commute fly by Like a previous reviewer, this was my introduction to Steven King. I've long considered myself king of the cynics... especially concerning anything metaphysical, enchanted, or ghostly. I've avoided Steven King books for years. If you are of the same state of mind, don't be put off by this book. It's a true gift for a story-teller to be able to create a tale with "regular guys" and have you pulled along, accepting the unbelievable things that are happening to them. My only complaint would be the rapid "conclusion" of the book. After listening to almost 20 hours of a book, it was disappointing to have the loose ends tied together in one brief chapter. From reading other reviews of Steven King, I understand that this might be typical: really strong for the first three-quarters, and then kind of trails off. I think that the stronget compliment that I can give an author is to say that I've purchased more books since. I'm now listening to "Bag of Bones"... and am enjoying it every bit as much. The Master's Best Work Well done. Jeffrey DeMunn does an terrific job performing this, the masters best work. The character developement by Stephen King makes each person so real that I not only knew them, I understood them and their imperfections, and I couldn't help but love them. I'd like to hang out with these guys. I just loved this book. I hope you do too. King Fans Will Love Dreamcatcher This book follows the typical King strategy. He tells an incredible story in series of small steps, and before you know it you are believing something that a few hours earlier would have been laughable.

Carter & Lovecraft Audiobook by Jonathan L. Howard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan L. Howard) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:60:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carter & Lovecraft Author: Jonathan L. Howard Narrator: Ari Fliakos Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 454 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Daniel Carter used to be a homicide detective, but his last case - the hunt for a serial killer - went wrong in strange ways and soured the job for him. Now he's a private investigator trying to live a quiet life. Strangeness, however, has not finished with him. First, he inherits a bookstore in Providence from someone he's never heard of, along with an indignant bookseller who doesn't want a new boss. She's Emily Lovecraft, the last known descendant of H. P. Lovecraft, the writer from Providence who told tales of the Great Old Ones and the Elder Gods, creatures and entities beyond the understanding of man. Then people start dying in impossible ways, and while Carter doesn't want to be involved, he's beginning to suspect that someone else wants him to be. As Carter reluctantly investigates, he discovers that H. P. Lovecraft's tales were more than just fiction, and he must accept another unexpected and far more unwanted inheritance. Critic Reviews: " Carter & Lovecraft is a Pandora's box loaded with all the wonderfully twisted stuff I love, including a two-fisted homicide cop turned PI, warped realities, a mysterious bookstore, the Cthulhu mythos, a dash of romance, and creepy fish-men. What's not to love? Jonathan L. Howard knows how to show his readers a wickedly good time." (Christopher Golden, New York Times best-selling author of Dead Ringers) Members Reviews: A mistakes that worked out in my favor. This book was not at all what I thought it was when I purchased it. What it is is a story of a hardboiled detective who inherits a bookstore, as a story hook. It starts a little slow, but once the chemistry of the characters starts, the story moves a bit better. The lead characters are forced to hunt a serial killer, who is sort of uninspiring, but he is what propels the story forward. Just because he is uninteresting doesn't mean that I did not appreciated the story; some people are just uninteresting, and I find it believable that some characters can be that way, too. My biggest complaint about this book is the narrator. Though his male voices are superb, and very much suit the genre, his female voices sound like husky drag queens. It was very distracting. All and all I would recommend this book to hard boiled fans who have an interest in Cthulhu mythos, but not so much Lovecraft fans or purists. Fun and Frivolous Fun reading. Actually hope it turns into a series. The narration was great. Not too sure why all the negativity from some readers. Interesting ride I'm not an HP Lovecraft reader, but from my outside understanding this book pays homage to the writings & genre. I enjoyed this enough to look forward to anything JL Howard may write about the Lovecraft universe in the future. Great for Lovecraft fans. Takes the mythos seriously but with some good natured ribbing as well. Honest in its setups and payoffs. Great performance too. If you love HPL this is a great escape! Where does Carter & Lovecraft rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the better adaptations of HPL. I enjoyed it, and will look for more of J.L.

The Warded Man Audiobook by Peter V. Brett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter V. Brett) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:03:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Warded Man Author: Peter V. Brett Narrator: Pete Bradbury Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7450 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Peter V. Brett has won accolades from critics, fans and fellow authors alike for this riveting debut novel. The Warded Man features a world where demons stalk the night, hunting humans who have long forgotten the magic of their ancestors. But all is not lost, as some hold out hope that a savior will release humanity from the demons' terrifying reign. ©2009 Peter V. Brett; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Brilliant, with action and suspense all the way." (Best-selling author, Terry Brooks) Members Reviews: SOMETIMES HIDING KILLS SOMETHING INSIDE YOU BOYS WILL BE BOYS, EVEN WHEN THEY ARE MEN I have been accused of disliking books, simply for their length. This soon to be classic, is an example of how to write an 18 hour book and keep my interest. It is full of characters who we grow with. The characters include both genders and even different age groups. The demons are scary and almost invincible. Zombie lovers should like these bad guys. This is my second read and I enjoyed it as much as the first time. It is entertaining from start to finish. WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR MOUTH BECOMES A PART OF YOU This starts out like a western, but ends up more like Dune. It is an apocalyptic story. that some might compare to Revelations in the Bible. Preppers should like the message about taking charge and not cowering and accepting. I have a reputation for liking the sophomoric, but this does not fit that category, this is an intellectual adventure. When enough time has past this will be considered a classic. Bradbury does a great job narrating. Brilliant The novel is amazing granted a few things, first the character set up is at least 35-40% of this story. The writer does a great job showing their development vs telling it via reflection, you can see the characters growing. Secondly, this book is intended to be one of several, because of that there seems to be a lot of minor loose ends. All of that aside, I think the novel was amazing. Very well thought out, structured and executed. Amazing character development and over all interesting. It kept my attention from the very beginning. Now for the narration, originally I thought Pete Bradbury was going to be too dry to endure. Surprisingly this novel suits him allowing him to show case his control over his voice. However, there are few times where knowing who is speaking can become problem. Overall, the novel is very pleasing and highly suggested. Should Have Read It Long Time Ago I had this book for months, but kept on postponing it.. Its really good.. Not as jaw dropping as other big epic books like the wheel of time... but it is a good series... I think that this series could have been one of those long series with several books to build the characters and the story plot... i'm not saying it was fast in this book, but it could have been longer with more characters and plots..... There were so many chapters were the author jumped for few years... The Warded Man is based in a world were demons exist and attack humans every single night. People defend themselves by using wards and hide.... A boy grows up hating how everyone hides and no one attack those demons... In general, I have enjoyed reading this book, and the character build up was good...

1922 Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:47:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1922 Author: Stephen King Narrator: Craig Wasson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The chilling novella featured in Stephen King's New York Times best-selling short story collection Full Dark, No Stars - soon to be a Netflix original film starring Thomas Jane and Molly Parker. A violence awakens inside a man when his wife proposes selling off the family homestead, setting in motion a grisly train of murder and madness. Members Reviews: Great story and narration The narrator, Craig Wasson, did a great job as usual. And while most Steven King books tend to drag on and on, this one was tight and kept a good pace. Solid story, solid narration, great book. AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY Easy to get distracted Would you listen to 1922 again? Why? The story seemed a bit boring for a Stephen King novel. It was very easy to get distracted while listening and zone out. The narrator did a good job but the story seemed a bit bland to me. I wanted to read the book before watching the netflix movie which I'm glad I did but just wasn't for me. Would you recommend 1922 to your friends? Why or why not? Probably not, too dry for me. Have you listened to any of Craig Wassons other performances before? How does this one compare? No I haven't, but would! Good story; bad narration What would have made 1922 better? The story is vintage Stephen King; he's always been one of my favorites. However, the narration is making it very difficult for me to listen to the book. I may opt out, and read it in regular book form instead. It is VERY important to have a good narrator who can translate and perform the story as intended, but this actor puts emphasis on the wrong words, and often speaks in a horrible, whiny sing-song voice, mostly when he is imitating how he thinks a character should sound when speaking. Listening to him do the wife's voice is almost unbearable. I don't think I can listen to it any longer. Would you be willing to try another book from Stephen King? Why or why not? Yes, he is pretty much my favorite author. Would you be willing to try another one of Craig Wassons performances? Nope. Sorry. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Yes - good, vintage Stephen King thriller. meh I got bored. It never really roped me in not awful just meh... better luch next time wonderful loved the story, and the narrator was brilliant. he should be reading everyone's stories. definitely reread

H.P. Lovecraft, The Complete Omnibus, Volume II: 1927-1935 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howard Phillips Lovecraft) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:09:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: H.P. Lovecraft, The Complete Omnibus, Volume II: 1927-1935 Author: Howard Phillips Lovecraft, Finn J.D. John Narrator: Finn J.D. John Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Pulp-Lit Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 284 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: This is volume two of a two-volume omnibus set comprising the complete fictional works of Howard Phillips Lovcecraft. Every story written for publication under his own name is included in this set, from 1927 through 1935. (Poems, ghostwritten material, and stories written in collaboration with other writers are not included.) A full ebook copy of this book in interactive PDF format is included and can be downloaded by clicking the "PDF" link in your Audible library (it's in the "Title" column). This PDF includes the audiobook chapter numbers, to make navigation easier. Highlights of this volume include: PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: A great get for Lovecraft fans Would you listen to H.P. Lovecraft, The Complete Omnibus, Volume II: 1927-1935 again? Why? H.P. Lovecraft has a style like no other and this chronological telling of his later works is great and definitive. At this point Lovecraft's style is completely realized. The author gives great insights in between stories that explain Lovecraft's life at the time of writing these works Any additional comments? I wish that the first volume in this series was available, and hopefully it will be some day. The performance seems well rehearsed and well spoken, which is impressive when it comes to Lovecraft's love of difficult to pronounce made up language. There are one or two times in which the reader stumbles over his words and the voice he adopts when narrating the dialog of a country folk or other less worldly characters can be construed as vaguely offensive, but that shouldn't stop you from picking this book up. Fantastic narration! Really outstanding narration, with thoughtful historical background and high production values. Great because most stories are relatively short, but many of them are connected in unexpected ways. Absolutely LOVED it!! I have previously read most if not all of H.P. Lovecraft's works. Therefore I was familiar with the stories but WOW. In audiobook form they're just fantastic. The narration is awesome. This is simply a terrific product. As good as Vol. 1 I really can't get enough of these stories and the performance is perfect. I couldn't recommend more. Excellent This is a must have for any Lovecraft fan! Great listening and thoroughly enjoyable, very pleased!

Bag of Bones Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 23 May 2000 07:31:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bag of Bones Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4496 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Even four years after the sudden death of his wife, best selling novelist Mike Noonan can't stop grieving, nor can he return to his writing. Now his nights are plagued by vivid nightmares of the house by the lake. Despite these dreams, or perhaps because of them, he decides to return to Sara Laughs, the Noonans' isolated summer home. In his beloved Yankee town, he finds himself falling in love with a widowed young mother, who struggles to keep custody of her 3-year-old daughter. He is also drawn into the mystery of Sara Laughs, now the site of ghostly visitations, ever-escalating nightmares, and the sudden recovery of his writing ability. What are the forces that have been unleashed here - and what do they want of Mike Noonan? ©1998 Stephen King, All Rights Reserved (P)1998 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved Critic Reviews: "The witty and obsessive voice of King's powerful imagination." (Amy Tan)"What King lacks in professional polish he makes up for with an infectious enthusiasm that will lock in listeners for the long haul." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: My Favorite King Novel Bag of Bones is probably the most complete and satisfying Stephen King novel I have heard to date and the fact that it is read by the author is a big plus! Stephen King will be the first to tell you that he isn't a "professional voice" but as he happens to be the author of the book (duh!), his knowledge of the characters, not only what they say but also how they say it is, as they say, priceless. Bag of Bones is a ghost story, a love story, and a "whodunit and why" murder mystery all rolled into one. It is also a story that leaves the listener in doubt about the chosen sides of many of the characters right through to the end of the novel. Complemented by sound and music, with lyrics by the author, the audio version of this book (I have both read and listened to this one) is the far superior way to experience the story. Also, the audio version includes a terrific interview of the author by Eve Beglarian, who produced the audio version. This interview gives the listener an even deeper vision of the story as well as a glimpse into the life of the author and his whole hearted endorsement of audio books as a preferred medium for narrative. Best I've read by Stephen King. I used to not like Stephen King, but lately I've gotten into some of his more character-driven works, and found that when he concentrates on the characters instead of the beasties, he's pretty darned good. Even with this new respect for him, I was surprised by the quality of this novel. Everything works in it, even King's reading of it. The book is sad through much of it, as you will guess from the first line, so don't listen hoping for a cheerful experience. But the characters are complex and the presentation of the local town where most of the story happens is observant and detailed, and King takes his time developing the mystery. He doesn't even introduce the mystery until far longer than you'd think possible. Still, it will captivate you until he does, and throughout, and not just through the mystery, but through the character interactions and even the moral questions raised. This book has several layers of story, from the horror story to the romance to the backstory that is slowly developed.

Revival Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:38:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revival Subtitle: A Novel Author: Stephen King Narrator: David Morse Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6501 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life. In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man, the new minister. Charles Jacobs, along with his beautiful wife, will transform the local church. The men and boys are all a bit in love with Mrs. Jacobs; the women and girls feel the same about Reverend Jacobs - including Jamies mother and beloved sister, Claire. With Jamie, the Reverend shares a deeper bond based on a secret obsession. When tragedy strikes the Jacobs family, this charismatic preacher curses God, mocks all religious belief, and is banished from the shocked town. Jamie has demons of his own. Wed to his guitar from the age of 13, he plays in bands across the country, living the nomadic lifestyle of bar-band rock and roll while fleeing from his familys horrific loss. In his mid-30s - addicted to heroin, stranded, desperate - Jamie meets Charles Jacobs again, with profound consequences for both men. Their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devils devising, and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings. This rich and disturbing novel spans five decades on its way to the most terrifying conclusion Stephen King has ever written. Its a masterpiece from King, in the great American tradition of Frank Norris, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe. Members Reviews: Sinister and Classic King I really enjoyed this book, but I had to alter my expectations away from "horror." I was bracing for a scary story based on the description and some of the early reviews. I was picturing IT, The Shining, etc. It's classic Stephen King, but it's more in the line of the Green Mile, or 11.22.63 style. The story is great. I became interested and totally invested almost right away. King is a master story teller which is why I can enjoy his books no matter which way they go. The character development of the main character Jamie was deep, extensive, and very interesting. I liked him and even more, liked his relationships and interactions with all the other characters. That's what drives this story is the people. I was interested in what happened to them without wavering, and was interested right up until the end. Pastor Jacobs is a great antagonist. He is a great vehicle for the creepiness. He has the hubris, and the lack of humanity that kept me on the edge of my seat. He remained unpredictable which helped create a great pace to the story and kept me guessing. Why only 4 stars? I love the book, but it could have had more. It could have been creepier, Jacobs could have been a little more evil, or there could have been a side-kick to Jacobs that could have been really evil that would have created a little more action. The ending was good. It was worthy of the rest of the story and worthy of the characters. I enjoyed the ending. I loved Morse as the narrator. I've already looked at other books he narrates for, I like him enough to seek him out. While I was listening, I took note that Morse's voice for Jacobs was perfect.

The Fireman Audiobook by Joe Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Hill) — Tue, 17 May 2016 23:47:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fireman Subtitle: A Novel Author: Joe Hill Narrator: Kate Mulgrew Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5157 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of NOS4A2 and Heart-Shaped Box comes a chilling novel about a worldwide pandemic of spontaneous combustion that threatens to reduce civilization to ashes and a band of improbable heroes who battle to save it, led by one powerful and enigmatic man known as the Fireman. The fireman is coming. Stay cool. No one knows exactly when it began or where it originated. A terrifying new plague is spreading like wildfire across the country, striking cities one by one: Boston, Detroit, Seattle. The doctors call it Draco Incendia Trychophyton. To everyone else it's Dragonscale, a highly contagious, deadly spore that marks its hosts with beautiful black and gold marks across their bodies - before causing them to burst into flames. Millions are infected; blazes erupt everywhere. There is no antidote. No one is safe. Harper Grayson, a compassionate, dedicated nurse as pragmatic as Mary Poppins, treated hundreds of infected patients before her hospital burned to the ground. Now she's discovered the telltale gold-flecked marks on her skin. When the outbreak first began, she and her husband, Jakob, had made a pact: They would take matters into their own hands if they became infected. To Jakob's dismay, Harper wants to live - at least until the fetus she is carrying comes to term. At the hospital, she witnessed infected mothers give birth to healthy babies and believes hers will be fine, too...if she can live long enough to deliver the child. Convinced that his do-gooding wife has made him sick, Jakob becomes unhinged and eventually abandons her as their placid New England community collapses in terror. The chaos gives rise to ruthless Cremation Squads - armed, self-appointed posses roaming the streets and woods to exterminate those who they believe carry the spore. But Harper isn't as alone as she fears: A mysterious and compelling stranger she briefly met at the hospital, a man in a dirty yellow firefighter's jacket, carrying a hooked iron bar, straddles the abyss between insanity and death. Known as the Fireman, he strolls the ruins of New Hampshire, a madman afflicted with Dragonscale who has learned to control the fire within himself, using it as a shield to protect the hunted...and as a weapon to avenge the wronged. In the desperate season to come, as the world burns out of control, Harper must learn the Fireman's secrets before her life - and that of her unborn child - goes up in smoke. Members Reviews: GOD'S WAITING ROOM; AKA FLORIDA GLEN BECK BURNS TO DEATH ON TV, HIS GLASSES MELTED TO HIS FACE This was a miss for Mr. Hill. He had plenty of pop culture from my age and I liked the references to Ray Bradbury. I was kinda of wondering why someone of his age would be enthralled with Mary Poppins? It is going to take more than a spoon full of sugar to get through this, as the book, smolders more than burns.. Mulgrew, like usual was a plus. She is one of my favorites. Can't fathom why anyone didn't like this book Now, I would like to say I was hesitant to buy this due to the bad reviews. I am very glad I went on my instinct and bought it. I didn't find anything boring or confusing about this, and I actually love the character development was pretty good. Of course it's not perfect, nothing ever is, Who cares.

The Strain Audiobook by Guillermo Del Toro, Chuck Hogan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guillermo Del Toro) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:40:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Strain Author: Guillermo Del Toro, Chuck Hogan Narrator: Ron Perlman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4351 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: They have always been here. Vampires. In secret and in darkness. Waiting. Now their time has come. In one week, Manhattan will be gone. In one month, the country. In two months - the world. A Boeing 777 arrives at JFK and is on its way across the tarmac, when it suddenly stops dead. All window shades are pulled down. All lights are out. All communication channels have gone quiet. Crews on the ground are lost for answers, but an alert goes out to the CDC. Dr. Eph Goodweather, head of their Canary project, a rapid-response team that investigates biological threats, gets the call and boards the plane. What he finds makes his blood run cold. In a pawnshop in Spanish Harlem, a former professor and survivor of the Holocaust named Abraham Setrakian knows something is happening. And he knows the time has come, that a war is brewing.... So begins a battle of mammoth proportions as the vampiric virus that has infected New York begins to spill out into the streets. Eph, who is joined by Setrakian and a motley crew of fighters, must now find a way to stop the contagion and save his city - a city that includes his wife and son - before it is too late. Members Reviews: Slow Start The book has a very slow start, but picks up in the middle and towards the end. I read the hard cover when it came out and enjoyed it. I was looking forward to listening to it. The narrator pretty much ruined it. His slow monotone voice makes you want to chew nails. I suggest get the hard cover but if you get the audio, put it on 2x. It is fun to have a vampire story in the United States, in Modern Times and it not be a romance. Could be better but still a worthy vampire yarn Yes, Ron Perlman was not the best choice of narrator, but I've heard much worse. He does not excel at voice characterizations (except he does a good job with the old Romanian vampire hunter), and he speaks in a bit of a monotone (but not completely). For all that, I got used to his performance and was able to enjoy the book. As to the story itself, it's a bit formulaic, but the idea of a plague of vampires in New York City is novel enough to me that I was carried along by it. If you like the vampire and/or zombie genre, give this a try. I'm looking forward to the next installment. Hokey But Fun Most of the reviews I've read have been fair--there are some elements of this story which some people may find hard to swallow; the creatures aren't properly zombies and they aren't properly vampires; the authorities take too long to wake up; Ron Pearlman isn't the most exciting narrator. Still, this story is good fun. It dragged in a couple parts, but largely kept me interested and eager for more. I'll check out the sequels. Actually scared me I loved this!!! The narrator was great, the details were awesome, this audiobook sucked me in completely. I was actually scared by the end of it, and avoided the second one until I went through some lighter stuff first.

Watchers Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:20:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Watchers Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3881 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Dean Koontz presents his most terrifying, dramatic, and moving novel: The explosive story of a man and a woman, caught in a relentless storm of mankind's darkest creation. Critic Reviews: "Cross Lassie with E.T., add a touch of The Wolfen and a dash of The Godfather, and you get a sense of some of the ingredients in this supernatural thriller, which should move Koontz a notch closer to Stephen King's high-rent district." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great book; so-so narrator The book itself was great; Mr. Koontz obviously loves dogs and understands people who love dogs. The story had a lot of suspense but wasn't too scary to listen to alone in the sewing room at night. My only issue was the old-school narrator. This recording was made in 1987, and the narration sounds decidedly old-fashioned compared to newer recordings. His tone is very "storyteller", and his character voices can edge dangerously close to cartoony. Several well-written passages sound sillier than they ought to because of his inflection and emphasis. If I weren't a veteran audiobook listener who'd learned to let the narrator grow on me, I would have been instantly put off. Not for newcomers to the format, I'd say. Great Book! I loved this book. After recently reading a Koontz book which was almost too awful to finish, i was worried about this one, but found it to be wonderful. I fell in love with the dog, and felt like Nora and Travis were friends of mine. I was so wrapped up in this book that i found myself finding reasons to drive so that i could have an opportunity to listen. And if you ask any of my family, they'll tell you "Keep it down so Mommie can hear the book..." I truly enjoyed it and was almost sad when the adventure ended. I would (and have) recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story, great characters, and lots of plot twists and turns. Great read/listen I first read 'Watchers' some 20 years ago. It has always been one of my favorites, and listening to it has been like reuniting with an old friend. Well narrated, with great characters (especially Einstein!), this is Koontz at his best. I loved it! It takes a gifted author to come up with a suspense novel that is both scary and charming, but Dean Koontz has accomplished this and more in this wonderful story of monsters and heros and good people and bad guys and a lovable dog. This is one of those books that you rush to read (or listen to) and then when you've devoured it, you're sorry it's over. And I don't think I'll look at my not-too-smart miniature dachshund, Lena, in the same way ever again. Creepy trip down memory lane! I read this book about 20 years ago and loved it then. When I listened on Audible, it was every bit as entertaining and scary as I remember, but more like watching a movie! In fact, it should BE a movie! Dean Koontz has a comic side to his horror writing that other writers of this genre don't have. Just when the goosebumps are starting to form, he makes you laugh. And the reader is wonderful. I recommend this book even if you recall reading it long ago as I did.

Foretold Audiobook by Laura Spinella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laura Spinella) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:31:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Foretold Subtitle: A Ghost Gifts Novel, Book 2 Author: Laura Spinella Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Laura Spinella's Ghost Gifts trilogy continues as Aubrey's otherworldly talents - and a visit from a former lover - threaten to tear apart her family. A mysterious death in a muddy swamp, missing children in different states...psychic Aubrey Ellis and her partner, investigative reporter Levi St John, have their hands full. The added strain of raising their son, who struggles with his own psychic gift, pushes life to the brink of collapse. Enter Zeke Dublin - Aubrey's first love from her carnival past. Tensions escalate when it's clear that the attraction between them is alive and well. But as Levi discovers disturbing clues about the body pulled from the swamp, he begins to suspect Zeke's sudden presence is more than coincidence. As Aubrey's uncanny abilities take an unsettling turn, she fears that this time her own child is in danger. Who can Aubrey trust to help solve the unknowns surrounding her life - the father of her son, or a man who's always understood the deepest secrets of her psychic gift? Members Reviews: Better than book 1 Was reluctant to buy the second book in the series- but Im sure glad I did. All came together in this book, with surprising plot twists and a good well rounded story. And although the author laid the groundwork for book three, this books story concluded. Hats of to Nicol... (I hate cliffhangers)... the groundwork enticed me just enough to anticipate book 3, without the feeling of unresolved issues. Narration was a great compliment to a good story. Ghost Gifts? I loved the first book in the trilogy, but this one surpasses all expectations. I almost wish I had not found them until the third book is out. I will be waiting impatiently for the next story. Pete's story is so very intriguing. Highly recommend for anyone who likes a bit of supernatural. AWESOME! Loved this book, definitely keeps you on your toes. Hoping there are more in the series soon. WOW!!! Wow is a very simple adjective but there really is no other way to describe how good this book is. The characters and plot are complicated and imaginative. There were a lot of twists and turns and complex feelings. It was hard for me to put the book down to sleep and go to work. The only thing I didn't like was that there were times when I thought the drama of the situation went on longer than necessary, but, that's because I wanted to know what happened next. I can't wait for the next one. May is too far away! Wow Laura Spinella is a masterful storyteller. Making the paranormal both mysterious & frightening even while satisfyingly logical. My only problem is that I couldnt stop listening for at least the last 3 hours. Oh well, thats ok...I have until May 2018 to recuperate until Peters story comes out.

Everything's Eventual Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:50:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything's Eventual Subtitle: 14 Dark Tales Author: Stephen King Narrator: Becky Ann Baker, John Cullum, Boyd Gaines, Peter Gerety, Josh Hamilton, Arliss Howard, Judith Ivey, Stephen King, Justin Long Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1392 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The first collection of stories Stephen King has published since Nightmares & Dreamscapes nine years ago, Everything's Eventual includes one O. Henry Prize winner, two other award winners, four stories published by The New Yorker, and "Riding the Bullet," King's original e-book, which attracted over half a million online readers and became the most famous short story of the decade. "Riding the Bullet" is the story of Alan Parker, who's hitchhiking to see his dying mother but takes the wrong ride, farther than he ever intended. In "Lunch at the Gotham Café", a sparring couple's contentious lunch turns very, very bloody when the maître d' gets out of sorts. "1408" is about a successful writer whose specialty is "Ten Nights in Ten Haunted Graveyards" or "Ten Nights in Ten Haunted Houses", and though Room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel doesn't kill him, he won't be writing about ghosts anymore. And in "That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is In French", terror is déjà vu at 16,000 feet. Whether writing about encounters with the dead, the near dead, or about the mundane dreads of life, from quitting smoking to yard sales, Stephen King is at the top of his form in the 14 dark tales assembled in Everything's Eventual. Intense, eerie, and instantly compelling, they announce the stunningly fertile imagination of perhaps the greatest storyteller of our time. The complete list of narrators includes Becky Ann Baker, John Collum, Boyd Gaines, Peter Gerety, Josh Hamilton, Arliss Howard, Judith Ivey, Stephen King, Justin Long, Oliver Platt, and Jay O. Sanders. Members Reviews: It Was So Eventual I bought this audio book because I enjoy listening to Stephen King narrate his work. I've listened to all the novels he has narrated so far, and now I'm on to the short stories, starting with this one. I was not disappointed. LT's Theory of Pets was a live reading, and it was enjoyable, though it was a little strange hearing this live recording sandwiched in between studio performances which had better sound quality. Justin Long was the perfect narrator for Everything's Eventual, which ended up being my favorite tale. A Really Great Audiobook The sheer variety of these great stories - which range from gruesome horror tales to hardboiled crime narrative to literary poignancy - should be enough to recommend this title, but on top of that each story has a different reader (all recognizable voices of famous actors), and each reader seems somehow especially suited to the story in question. If "Autopsy in Room 4" doesn't grab you right away and hold you spellbound in horrified fascination, then I don't know what will! A great book for the beach or beside the pool. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Absolutely would recommend this title. I listened to it while on vacation and some of these tales will haunt me ever after. What did you like best about this story? This was a collection of short stories. Everything's Eventual, the title story about a geek with an unusual ability to create deadly emails, was brilliantly told, unfolded.

Swan Song Audiobook by Robert McCammon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:48:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swan Song Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6050 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "We're about to cross the point of no return. God help us; we're flying in the dark, and we don't know where the hell we're going." Facing down an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the government responds with a nuclear attack. America as it was is gone forever, and now every citizen - from the president of the United States to the homeless on the streets of New York City - will fight for survival. Swan Song is Robert McCammon's prescient and shocking vision of a post-apocalyptic nation, a grand epic of terror and, ultimately, renewal. In a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, earth's last survivors have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil, that will decide the fate of humanity. They include Sister, who discovers a strange and transformative glass artifact in the destroyed Manhattan streets... Joshua Hutchins, the pro wrestler who takes refuge from the nuclear fallout at a Nebraska gas station... and Swan, a young girl possessing special powers, who travels alongside Josh to a Missouri town where healing and recovery can begin with Swan's gifts. But the ancient force behind earth's devastation is scouring the walking wounded for recruits for its relentless army, beginning with Swan herself. Please note: Two chapters were originally missing from Part 2 of this book. We were alerted to the problem on 11/21/11 and have corrected it. We're very sorry for any inconvenience. If you had already downloaded the book, dont worry - your library has automatically updated with the corrected version. Simply re-download from your library, at no additional cost, to get the complete book. Members Reviews: Simply an Amazing Story Where does Swan Song rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I was hesitant on buying this book because of the mixed reviews and the length of the book. After the first part of of the book I was sucked into Swan and Sister's apocalyptic nightmare. The book is simply amazing, frightening, funny, sad, brutal, and inspirational. I am for once at a loss of words to describe this book of fear I might not do it justice. If you like The Stand by Stephen King you will IN FACT LOVE Swan Song. Who was your favorite character and why? Sister and Swan What does Tom Stechschulte bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Listening to the tone of voice in certain conversations allowed me to experience the characters emotional distress, love, and sadness. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Both.....I laughed and cried...and sometimes yelled! I Don't Think We're In Kansas Anymore HIS EYES GLAZED OVER LIKE POND ICE RM has divided this into 14 parts. Part one follows the President of the United States, who is a former astronaut who can't make a decision. Then goes to Professional Wrestler to a Bag Lady to a Trailer Park. I thought the characters were going to be cliche and that the writing was going to be very simple. YOU AIN'T GOT THE SENSE GOD GAVE A PISS ANT. Part 2, 3 and 4 got better, but I was thinking this was a cheap copy of "The Stand". Is there really an insect called a piss ant? AS COLD AS A VIRGIN'S BED Around part 5 or 6 they get to Matheson, Kansas. Holley crap the story really picks up then.

The Silence of the Lambs Audiobook by Thomas Harris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Harris) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:39:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silence of the Lambs Author: Thomas Harris Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2341 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A serial murderer known only by a grotesquely apt nickname - Buffalo Bill - is stalking women. He has a purpose, but no one can fathom it, for the bodies are discovered in different states. Clarice Starling, a young trainee at the FBI Academy, is surprised to be summoned by Jack Crawford, chief of the Bureau's Behavioral Science section. Her assignment: to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter - Hannibal the Cannibal - who is kept under close watch in the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Dr. Lecter is a former psychiatrist with a grisly history, unusual tastes, and an intense curiosity about the darker corners of the mind. His intimate understanding of the killer and of Clarice herself form the core of Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs - and ingenious, masterfully written book and an unforgettable classic of suspense fiction. Critic Reviews: "Scary Tales are always best when told out loud, which is why a novel such as The Silence of the Lambs works so well on tape." (Playboy) "Even if youve already loved the movie and the book, youll still love this production of this wildly successful thriller.... This telling should not be missed. Acclaimed and popular narrator Frank Muller does his usual great narration by changing timbre and the level of his voice and sometimes his accent. The characters sound exactly as they should in this wonderful production. Its probably wise to stay away from listening to this while eating, but otherwise its a triumph." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Much more than the movie I have always felt this is one of the few movies faithful to the book. But one must listen to the hypnotic narration by Frank Muller for a different take on the story. It would be ludicrous to summarize this tale, we all know it. But there are some aspects of the book that just could not fit into the time limit of the movie. The FBI bureaucracy and it's internal politics makes the listener fear the investigation will suddenly come to a screeching halt. The book shows how Agent Starling is willing to put her career on the line to stop the killing. It also deals with the terminal illness of Jack Crawford's wife and the stress it puts him under. The biggest difference between book and movie is that Buffalo Bill is actually more terrifying and sinister that Hannibal Lecter. Buffalo Bill is still on the loose(for most of the novel) and still on a killing spree. In the end Clarice Starling is the more interesting character, not Hannibal the Cannibal, because of her constant fight against a law enforcement world dominated by men and her ability to change, grow and thrive in it. If It's Possible for a Narrator to be DESTINED... Frank Muller was DESTINED to read this book to us. Plain and simple. The book itself is brilliant, but his reading takes it to a level that I didn't even think was possible! He nails Lector, and is PERFECT as Buffalo Bill (the other bad guy). By the way, to have TWO characters as iconic as Hannibal Lector and Buffalo Bill in the same book is quite an accomplishment unto itself. They are so different, and yet so perfectly dark in all the right ways. I found myself laughing quite a bit at Buffalo Bill's lines, but that's even more credit to how superb Muller's reading was. If you loved the movie...even if you JUST WATCHED the movie...

The Tommyknockers Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:28:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tommyknockers Author: Stephen King Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 939 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "Stephen King never stops giving us his all" (Chicago Tribune) in this number-one national best seller about the idyllic small town of Haven, Maine, and its encounter with a deadly evil out for a diabolical invasion of body, soul - and mind. Writer Bobbi Anderson becomes obsessed with digging up something she's found buried in the woods near her home. With the help of her friend, Jim Gardener, she uncovers an alien spaceship. Though exposure to the Tommyknockers, who piloted the alien ship, has harmful effects on residents' health, the people of Haven develop a talent for creating innovative devices under their increasingly malignant influence. In this riveting, nightmarish story, Stephen King has given us a "brilliant, riveting, marvelous" (The Boston Globe) novel. "You will not be able to put this down" (Los Angeles Times Book Review). And the next time someone raps at your door, you may want to keep the chain on. It just might be the Tommyknocker Man. Members Reviews: terrible editing The proofreader should be fired, every chapter cut out early. Basically, the last two to ten seconds was cut out. The editing drove me bonkers! While I have always been a fan of Stephen King and I will attest that this is indeed a pretty good book, I would have to advise you to pass this one by. Edward Herrmann is a very good narrator. The problem with this rendition of the story is THE EDITING IS AWFUL!!! You can clearly hear where the editing cuts were made and this is quite distracting. Often times parts of the narrators words are cut short, particularly toward the front of the book. Very disappointing! spooky and enthralling The narrator does a great job with this Stephen King signature. Tommyknockers knocking on your door... I love how King fills the space between the book covers with a story about 1 person and the situations they face. There are very few characters you get to know but don't care, it's all about the one, unlike any other. Edward Herrmann, I hope you sought some psychiatric help after embodying Gard for this book. Great all around, excellent to listen to. Did they listen to it before publishing?!? The overall book is good,and the narrator did his job very well. It's just the editing of the audio book is driving me crazy, they cut words short and even a few words out of the end of every chapter Just ok but... Other reviewers have commented on the poor editing of this book. They were wrong; it was terrible editing. At first I sort of overlooked it but by the end I was super annoyed. Sentences cut off and the end of many chapters poorly spaced. The story was good and it's worth a listen if you like classic king. If you expect perfect production from your audio books skip this one. Narrator was very good.

Black House Audiobook by Stephen King, Peter Straub

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:59:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black House Author: Stephen King, Peter Straub Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3185 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Twenty years ago, a boy named Jack Sawyer traveled to a parallel universe called the Territories to save his mother and her Twinner from an agonizing death that would have brought cataclysm to the other world. Now Jack is a retired Los Angeles homicide detective living in the nearly nonexistent hamlet of Tamarack, Wisconsin. He has no recollection of his adventures in the Territories, and he was compelled to leave the police force when a happenstance event threatened to awaken those long suppressed and dangerous memories. When a series of gruesome murders occur in western Wisconsin that are reminiscent of those committed several decades earlier, Jacks buddy, the local chief of police, begs Jack to help find the killer. But are these new killings merely the work of a disturbed individual, or has a mysterious and malignant force been unleashed in this quiet town? What causes Jacks inexplicable waking dreams - if that is what they are - of robins eggs and red feathers? As these cryptic messages becomes impossible to ignore, Jack is drawn back to the Territories and to his own hidden past. Critic Reviews: IntelligentSuspenseful ( Wall Street Journal) Overflows with dark wit ( New York Times Book Review) Two master craftsmen, each at the top of his game ( Washington Post) Members Reviews: Jack Sawyer delivers Maybe it was during the time that I fell out of love with Stephen King. Maybe there were things in my own life that kept me from this book. Maybe it was Ka. Who knows? I've waited 10 years to enjoy this book. I read and loved The Talisman when it came out but when this came out, I shunned it for some unknown reason. I bought it and it sat on my shelf, mocking me for years until I gave it away in a frenzy of hardback reduction that I have come to regret for many reasons. Maybe it was The Black House itself hiding itself from me. Anyway. This is a great continuation of the Talisman and I'm really glad that I finished the Dark Tower series in the intervening years (Nudge, wink). A great sequel What did you love best about Black House? I loved the fact that we follow up on our hero Jack Sawyer. He is grown into an adult, but he is still the sensitive boy/man that you came to love in the Talisman. Also, if you are a true King fan, it does not hurt that we see a bit of the Dark Tower story as well. Better than Talisman, but not by much Would you try another book from Stephen King and Peter Straub and/or Frank Muller? I already did - The Talisman and Dark Tower Books If youve listened to books by Stephen King and Peter Straub before, how does this one compare? I listened to The Talisman and I thought Black House was a little better, but not by much. Only because with the main character being an adult rather than a child, I think King/Straub could utilize mature themes. Which scene was your favorite? Probably the hedge clipper scene at the retirement home. Was Black House worth the listening time? Barely. Any additional comments? Black House seemed to be a very different kind of story than The Talisman. In some ways I probably preferred BH over Talisman, but overall I was pretty underwhelmed by both stories.

Heart-Shaped Box Audiobook by Joe Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Hill) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:56:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heart-Shaped Box Author: Joe Hill Narrator: Stephen Lang Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4750 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: I will sell my stepfather's ghost to the highest bidder. For a thousand dollars, Jude will become the proud owner of a dead man's suit, said to be haunted by a restless spirit. He isn't afraid. He has spent a lifetime coping with ghosts: of an abusive father, of the lovers he callously abandoned, of the bandmates he betrayed. What's one more? But what UPS delivers to his door in a black heart-shaped box is no imaginary or metaphorical ghost. It's the real thing. And suddenly the suit's previous owner is everywhere: behind the bedroom door...seated in Jude's restored vintage Mustang...standing outside his window...staring out from his widescreen TV. Waiting - with a gleaming razor blade on a chain dangling from one hand. A multiple award-winner for his short fiction, author Joe Hill immediately vaults into the top echelon of dark fantasists with a masterwork brimming with relentless thrills and acid terror. Critic Reviews: "Powerful....[Hill's] subtle and skillful treatment of horrors that could easily have exploded over the top and out of control helps make this a truly memorable debut." (Publishers Weekly) "Mr. Hill elicits honest empathy for Jude, who turned his stage persona into a nightmare version of his fears and must now figure out what strength he has left for legitimate battles. This dynamic is both frightening and funny, and the book weaves together those two threads in clever ways." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Yikes! Five stars for fright I bought this book for the concept: a dead man's suit that comes with a ghost. I figured it would be good and scary, and I wasn't wrong. I read a lot of stories that I think are going to be scary, but then I'm disappointed when it turns out the monster really isn't much of a monster. But parts of Heart-Shaped Box scared me so much I could barely listen, even in a brightly-lit health club with dozens of other people there. I won't describe any of those sections for fear of spoiling other readers' fun. Let's just say that some stuff happens that scares even the main character--a guy who owns a cookbook for cannibals. Although this book is frightening, and a thriller, the writing doesn't suffer. All the characters had fully realized story arcs, even some of the minor ones who turned out later to be more important than they seemed at first. I particularly liked the main character, Judas Coyne. Even though he has apparently been mean to others through some of his life, I found him fairly easy to sympathize with through most of the action. By the end of the book he'd won me over--I was cheering for his side all the way. The production of the audiobook itself was good, too. The narrator did a fine job, even with voices for female characters, which is often hard for a guy. Between sections, there are a couple of musical breaks--the first one startled me, but only because I wasn't expecting it. I definitely recommend this one for people who don't mind a good scare. I hope Joe Hill has some more on the way. Disturbing Intricately written and extremely descriptive, this story leaves you wondering who the real victims/villains are...the roles are not clearly defined and each character crosses back and forth across the line of decency.

Locke & Key Audiobook by Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Hill) — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 22:38:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Locke & Key Author: Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez Narrator: Haley Joel Osment, Tatiana Maslany, Kate Mulgrew, full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6082 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Original Work, 2016 Based on the best-selling, award-winning graphic novel series Locke & Key - written by acclaimed suspense novelist Joe Hill (NOS4A2, Horns) and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez - this multicast, fully dramatized audio production brings the images and words to life. A brutal and tragic event drives the Locke family from their home in California to the relative safety of their ancestral estate in Lovecraft, Massachusetts, an old house with powerful keys and fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them. As siblings Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode Locke discover the secrets of the old house, they also find that it's home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all.... Featuring performances by Haley Joel Osment (Entourage, The Sixth Sense), Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Kate Mulgrew (Orange Is the New Black, Star Trek: Voyager), Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Stephen King (The Stand, 11-22-63), as well as a cast of more than 50 voice actors, this audio production preserves the heart-stopping impact of the graphic novel's astounding artwork through the use of richly imagined sound design and a powerful original score. *Locke & Key contains explicit language and adult situations. Critic Reviews: "The concepts in this production, based on a graphic novel, are perfectly executed by a full cast.... Kate Mulgrew leads the way with her perfect portrayal of an ancient grandmother with an evil streak." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: I am a Huge Joe Hill Fan So, Please Hear Me Out I believe I have bought and read every Joe Hill book on the market. I love the guy. It will take more books, before I know if I like him better then his dad, but he has a good start. FREE Right now this is free and it might not stay that way, so by all means get it. The Graphic Version is Better. This is a full cast with music and sound effects and that is all good. Stephen King even does a walk on. For me doing this book this way, made it sound more young adult then it is meant to be. Yes, graphic novels are not for old guys like me, but they audio version comes off as a little silly and over done. At times during the screaming (which is blood curdling) it is easy to get lost on who is doing what. Since it is not done in a novel version, there is a lot that seems missing. A novelization of this would probably work out great. Gabriel Rodriguez does the art work and it is art. The art adds a lot or is the whole story. After listening, see if you can find the book, you will see what I mean. Having the graphic novel also gives you the ability to take your time and admire the art and the story. I just feel the graphic novel is more fulfilling. Great narration I love the narration of this book, and I also love the intrigue and drama of the storyline. The author does a really good job of keeping you cooked, and really making you feel like you're inside the story. Dark stories told with different voices Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. The experience of the different voices helped keep the people separate as the dark story unfolds in unexpected ways. Any additional comments? This was most definitely an interesting listen. I enjoyed all the different voices as the story unfolds.

Ramses the Damned: The Passion of Cleopatra Audiobook by Anne Rice, Christopher Rice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Rice) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:26:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ramses the Damned: The Passion of Cleopatra Author: Anne Rice, Christopher Rice Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: From the iconic and best-selling author of The Mummy and The Vampire Chronicles, a mesmerizing, glamorous new tale of ancient feuds and modern passions. Ramses the Great, former pharaoh of Egypt, is reawakened by the elixir of life in Edwardian England. Now immortal with his bride-to-be, he is swept up in a fierce and deadly battle of wills and psyches against the once-great Queen Cleopatra. Ramses has reawakened Cleopatra with the same perilous elixir whose unworldly force brings the dead back to life. But as these ancient rulers defy one another in their quest to understand the powers of the strange elixir, they are haunted by a mysterious presence even older and more powerful than they, a figure drawn forth from the mists of history who possesses spectacular magical potions and tonics eight millennia old. This is a figure who ruled over an ancient kingdom stretching from the once-fertile earth of the Sahara to the far corners of the world, a queen with a supreme knowledge of the deepest origins of the elixir of life. She may be the only one who can make known to Ramses and Cleopatra the key to their immortality - and the secrets of the miraculous, unknowable, endless expanse of the universe. Members Reviews: I am hungry for more...... OMG, I love this story!!!! Thank you, Anne, and thank you, Christopher, for your masterful storytelling. It has been a long time coming. I love the new layers and new characters in the story. I did not like the narrator, however. she told the story beautifully BUT SHE YELLS!! Please, if she narrates the next book, please don't yell, it distracts from the story.

holy screeching! The narrator is a screeching shrew turned it off going to read it in silence. A Hearty Thank You to Kathrrine Kellgren Anne and Christopher Rice make an excellent team..seamless prose. I didn't know when I started this book that it would be one of KKs last. .such a loss. Thanks for the memories and an outstanding sequel. I liked it! This book was slow to start, but once it got going it was typical Anne Rice brilliance! There was little feel of Christopher Rice in this book...there is some...but on t much. I would have liked to have more of Christopher's touch in the book. Over all though it was a good read. Hysterical narrator!! Good book but narration is such a distraction that I had to turn off the sound and read it instead. Ramses lacks the magnetic, visceral appeal of Lestat, but he is such a compelling character it is hard not to look for traces of him in other male leads. I remain a hard core Ann Rice Fan.

Dark Lover Audiobook by J.R. Ward

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.R. Ward) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:59:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Lover Subtitle: The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1 Author: J.R. Ward Narrator: Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5728 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The vampire Darius fears for the life of his half-breed daughter, who is unaware of her unusual destiny. To oversee her transformation, Darius seeks help from Wrath, a dangerous loner and the world's only purebred vampire. Members Reviews: Pleasantly Unoriginal This book has a decent storyline but its like the author just plucked things from a few other fantasy series out there and added a new villan race to make the series unique in some way. I fell asleep several times while listening...partly because of the story and mainly because of the narrator. Yea, that's the other thing--'to each his own' and all that but play the sample first. Now imagine that voice with an "OK" but not great great storyline...not awful, just harder to focus. Juvenile writing quality for adults situations The character names are ridiculous. The love story is juvenile and one dimensional. There doesn't seem to be any particular plot or story structure. It isn't going anywhere. Overall, rather juvenile in every way. I keep hoping for more, but so far nothing to really excite me. By the end, I did like some of the characters and was kind of curious where things were going to go, but I'm just not sure the writing quality is worth further investment. The narration was very flat and basic. Hardly any changes between characters or to express emotion. Really terrible Couldn't even finished it. Romance novels do not need to play up every possible stereotype of the dark brooding oversized warrior prince sheltering a bruised and tender heart. Oh, and daddy problems. Just too much. Not my cup of tea!!!!! What disappointed you about Dark Lover? With the jumping to different characters, hard to follow what is even going on. There are also long pauses, that I got to the point wondering if it was even still playing. I was agervated and very disappointed. I even redownloaded it, didn't help! my cup of tea! "Best of luck with this book" Would you ever listen to anything by J.R. Ward again? Not if they r like this Would you listen to another book narrated by Jim Frangione? As long as there are not any long pauses! You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? I Horrible... I cant even finish this. Because the narrator is bad I just can not pay attention long enough to figure out the story line.

The Bog Audiobook by Michael Talbot

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Talbot) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 01:21:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bog Author: Michael Talbot Narrator: Matt Godfrey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Valancourt Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Hovern Bog. People live in terror of it - especially the residents of Fenchurch St. Jude, the little village located at its edge. They think of it as a living being. They've seen it reach out with sinewy tentacles... to take, entangle, and digest. When 2,000-year-old bodies are recovered from the bog, perfectly preserved, it is the discovery of a lifetime for archaeologist David Macauley. But close examination of the corpses reveals a curious fact: all were cruelly, mysteriously murdered, gnawed to death by some unimaginable creature. Soon it becomes apparent that whatever tortured and killed the bodies from ancient times still roams the bog, and no one in Fenchurch St. Jude - especially David and his family - is safe. In The Bog (1986), Michael Talbot (1953-1992), author of the vampire classic The Delicate Dependency and the chilling haunted house novel Night Things, delivers an exciting mix of science and the supernatural that will keep listeners guessing until the horrific climax. "One of the better horror novels.... odd and risky mingling of pure science with fairy lore and gnashed bodies.... terrific." - Kirkus Reviews "Exciting!" - Publishers Weekly "Convincingly original!" - Ocala Star-Banner Members Reviews: Magic and Monsters A pretty good tale about a Leviathan sort of monster that roams a bog where an archaeologist found a well-preserved body from Roman times. It has some creative plot twists, but is, for my taste, a little saccharine in its character development and family relationships. Entertaining, and well presented. Unfocused This book skipped between so many genres that the depth of the story suffered. I felt as if it had more than one story line and never completing some of them. It was hard to finish this story. I wasnt really pulled into the story. Its hard to listen to a book that doesnt really have an identity. Excellent story Very good story, good blend of supernatural, fantasy, and scary. The story got a tad too fantastical at the end, but was really good. Great narration too! I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. A decent read, somewhat predictable. The worst thing was the narrators voice for Melanie. The accent was very badly done. Loved the weirdness This was definitely a slow build. It didnt really hook me till halfway through. Still the story is well written. Loved the characters. And the general weirdness is definitely my thing. The narrator was fantastic, he really brings the story to life. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.

FantasticLand Audiobook by Mike Bockoven

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Bockoven) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:31:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FantasticLand Subtitle: A Novel Author: Mike Bockoven Narrator: Angela Dawe, Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where "Fun is Guaranteed!" But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast and isolates the park, the employees find it anything but fun. Five weeks later, the authorities who rescue the survivors encounter a scene of horror. Photos soon emerge online of heads on spikes outside of rides and viscera and human bones littering the gift shops, breaking records for hits, views, likes, clicks, and shares. How could a group of survivors, mostly teenagers, commit such terrible acts? Presented as a fact-finding investigation and a series of first-person interviews, FantasticLand pieces together the grisly series of events. Park policy was that the mostly college-aged employees surrender their electronic devices to preserve the authenticity of the FantasticLand experience. Cut off from the world and left on their own, the teenagers soon form rival tribes who viciously compete for food, medicine, social dominance, and even human flesh. This new social network divides the ravaged dreamland into territories ruled by the Pirates, the ShopGirls, the Freaks, and the Mole People. If meticulously curated online personas can replace private identities, what takes over when those constructs are lost? FantasticLand is a modern take on Lord of the Flies meets Battle Royale that probes the consequences of a social civilization built online. Members Reviews: Absurd...But awesome This was one strange story- Performed in a 'mock interview' style, akin to 'World War Z' it was an attempt to piece together the events that happened at an amusement park that was cut off from society after a hurricane. When the rescue teams arrived they found carnage, and a place known for family fun was a complete warzone I'm not going to bother with any particular details other than to say that it was absurd but totally fantastic, pretty well written and the performance by the narrators was some of the best I have ever heard- The Female narrator did an especially outstanding job in conveying emotion and creating different personas that were believable and so well 'acted' that it 'felt' like a real interview was being conducted. I say this was absurd because it is- But not in a way that is unbelievable or way over the top. The fact is, I loved the story. My wife and I literally laughed at parts and cringed at others and felt emotion when it was merited...This book was made for audio, and I'm not sure how good it would have been in book form but the narration here was mind blowing, the story really draws you in and at the end you are left wanting more. This is one of those books ill be able to listen to again and again- Which is rare for me even if I enjoy the story. I was reluctant to buy this tbh and this has quickly moved to one of my favorite audible titles. Disturbing... but in a thought provoking way At first I thought I was gonna be turned off by the interview format but I have to say it worked. Wasnt too gory so I really appreciated that part. Definitely enjoyed it So happy I stumbled onto this This was a great book, now one of my favorites. I love the style and the story. Everything was so unique. I will be reading more from this author. Brilliant!!! This is the greatest book I've "read" in a long time. I listened to it at work and found myself stopping, mouth open, just listening to the horror.

The Long Walk Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:17:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Walk Author: Stephen King Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 952 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: In this number-one national best seller, "master storyteller" (Houston Chronicle) Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, tells the tale of the contestants of a grueling walking competition where there can beonly one winner - the one who survives. In the near future, when America has become a police state, 100 boys are selected to enter an annual contest where the winner will be awarded whatever he wants for the rest of his life. Among them is 16-year-old Ray Garraty, and he knows the rules - keep a steady walking pace of four miles per hour without stopping. Three warnings and you're out - permanently. With an introduction by Stephen King on "The Importance of Being Bachman". Members Reviews: ONLY,---- WHAT A STUPID WORD! A MOMENT LATER, A RED HEADED BOY'S FACE WAS BLOWN AWAY A Good book, written by a great author. I am in agreement with several of my fellow reviewers: Beverly- Who would have thought kids walking would make such a good story. I am always amazed in how King takes so little and does so much with it. A woman tied in her bed, a man stuck in bed and being tortured by a crazy lady, a girl lost in the woods etc... King is the expert at building characters. I have said it one hundred times, King's books are so scary because we get to know the characters and care what happens to them. Khadeejah- Story was intense. Mostly towards the end, these kids are in so much pain, physically and mentally and the writing is intense, which leads to Dustin- My feet still hurt. I felt I was on the walk, I felt tired, physically and mentally, I was worried I would get three warnings. I also agree with Jenna- Want to know more about the state. The United States these boys live in, is not very well explained. A police state is hinted at, but no world building is done here. Course, I hark back to character development, King rarely builds universes he seems to like us to use our imaginations to come up with what we think. I liked the book and it pulled at my heart strings. I GAVE HER MY HEART SHE TOOK IT APART WHO GIVES A FART Before the Hunger Games there was ... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I have recommended this book. Written years before all the dystopian teen sacrifice stories, this one rules them all. Who was your favorite character and why? Garrety of course but also McVrees is the typical tragic hero. Which scene was your favorite? No one particular scene stood out but the story still haunts me. If you could rename The Long Walk, what would you call it? Farewell to Youth. love the papbook but clipped audio is unlistenable Any additional comments? Really surprising that an audio book company would take your money for part of a st ... because whe ... (isn't that REALLY annoying???). If you don't want to bother to take the time to deliver a decent product, at least warn customers in the header that this is an incomplete and choppy audiobook. Dang what a book I really like the description of all the characters; I fell in love with them through the beginning, middle and end. Though the story line and the gruesome descriptions were fantastic, I just couldn't grab ahold of the ending. It left me like what? Haha! Makes me want to call Steven king myself ! But this book was awesome all and all ! Fourth time! This is the fourth read. I love this story, but it is sad in many areas. Stephen King rulz!

Carrie Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:12:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carrie Author: Stephen King Narrator: Sissy Spacek Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1359 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: An unpopular teenage girl, whose mother is a religious fanatic, is tormented and teased to the breaking point by her more popular schoolmates. She uses her hidden telekinetic powers to inflict a terrifying revenge. Critic Reviews: "A master storyteller." (The Los Angeles Times) "Guaranteed to chill you." (The New York Times) "Gory and horrifying.... You can't put it down." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: The best of Stephen Kings books, and to think he a Where does Carrie rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The best so far What did you like best about this story? How detailed it was, it actually made you connect to the characters and understand the unfolding of a tragedy Have you listened to any of Sissy Spaceks other performances before? How does this one compare? She is great, and considering she starred in the original movie, I think she connected to this book in a personal way Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The ending, when Sue and Carrie were together. A moment of what I felt was guilt, love, and friendship, and perhaps for Sue growing up. Any additional comments? I actually watch this film when it came out. It was terrific in it's time. I also have read most of Stephen Kings books, including this one years ago. I couldn't resist listening to this book again especially with Sissy Spacek as the reader. Despite the fact I read it years ago, it was more enchanting and captivating then before. Perhaps because I was about their age when it came, out, and years of life can give you a new sense of understanding. I don't see Carrie as a horror book or movie, I see it as a tragedy. And just how cruelness to others can bring out the worse in people who are actually good, but pushed to the brink of madness. Early Stephen King Great reading by Sissy Spacek ! The prologue by Stephen King is interesting, too, for the origins of the character and story. It's got some slow spots, and the writing isn't as polished as later work by The Master, but it's definitely worth listening to. I Love This Book!!! What a great book to be read by Carrie (Sissy Spacek) herself!!! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Especially hearing Sissy say, Mama just gave me chills. Early King with an excellent reading by Spacek What did you love best about Carrie? This is an early work by King. It's a little rough around the edges. You'll find a lot of half-baked ideas that king would later put to greater use in better novels. You have gossiping small town, bully that gets his, and your doomed romance. That's not to say this is a bad King Novel, just that it's his early work and it shows. King even describes this novel as "raw". What was one of the most memorable moments of Carrie? Carrie crawling to a lodge to kill the prime bully covered in blood, disfigured, and barely alive. What about Sissy Spaceks performance did you like? I'm not going to lie, the performance had to grow on me. I needed about thirty minutes to adjust to her voice, but it was worth the adjustment period. Spacek brings an odd, unsettling trait to her reading that fits the story perfectly.

The Exorcist Audiobook by William Peter Blatty

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Peter Blatty) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:27:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Exorcist Subtitle: 40th Anniversary Edition Author: William Peter Blatty Narrator: William Peter Blatty, Eliana Shaskan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2645 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Four decades after it first shook the nation, then the world, William Peter Blatty's thrilling masterwork of faith and demonic possession returns in an even more powerful form. Raw and profane, shocking and blood-chilling, it remains a modern parable of good and evil and perhaps the most terrifying novel ever written. Members Reviews: Terrifying... I listened to this book while my wife was out of town. Bad idea. I slept with the lights on the whole weekend. I'm 35. The author does an unusually phenomenal job of narration, I wish he'd only been a more prolific writer I'd love to hear more of his work and his narration. The book took me to a darker place than I remember when i saw the movie for the first time 15 years ago. Don't pass this one up. Enthralling. I know we all have our Exorcist movie experiences. The movie came out my senior year in high school and even Time Magazine gave it a huge exposé and for years most of us think of it as a mortifyingly realistic horror story. It is much, much more than this. This book, especially this audible version read by its author, is a masterpiece of tragedy and mystery. My favorite character is Kinderman, the old, Columbo type detective. He provides the comic relief during the horror, reminding us there is a normal world carrying on during the possession. I like that the story reveals the priests as professional, human and loyal to the Church whether their faith is weak or strong. And how accurate he is regarding the Church's official teachings and history. The great emphasis the Church places on science and truth. Finally, how clever he reveals shame and guilt as the powerful entities they truly are. A couple of interesting notes if you are interested. You can listen at 1.5 x speed and lose none of the emotional content. Years ago I purchased the director's cut of the movie and watched the version with the director explaining all the shots and angles and just what he was wanting the audience to understand. It was then I grasped the depth of the story. This is an easy 5 star experience. Scary Reviews Guess, I will get blasted for this, but someone has got to tell it as it is. Just buy the movie. The movie is scary. This is long and boring. This was more a study in psychiatry then anything else. A lot of the story dealt with the life of the divorced, actress mother. My biggest horror was seeing the rating and the reviews after I read the book. Someone needs to exorcise these reviews. Narrator was great. I was expecting to hear complaints about the author reading his own work, but I was with everyone on this one, they guy has a scary voice. Wow! Who knew? I'd never read the book -- I did see the film, of course, but now, decades later, I remembered only two scenes, probably the same ones you remember. But this is a fine novel by any standard -- much more complex and nuanced that I ever expected. Back then, I guess I was too engrossed in the green puke and turning heads to realize that there was a real story here, and a good one. The struggles of Father Damien are really touching. Quite a story. But really, what made this book among my favorites -- and yes, I will listen to this one again -- is the author's narration. I actually had to go look, to see if William Peter Blatty had acting experience in his background -- and no, apparently not, but wow.

Lover Avenged Audiobook by J.R. Ward

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.R. Ward) — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:13:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lover Avenged Subtitle: The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7 Author: J.R. Ward Narrator: Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3025 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Now, as the vampire warriors defend their race against their slayers, one male's loyalty to the Brotherhood will be tested - and his dangerous mixed blood revealed. Rehvenge has always kept his distance from the Brotherhood - even though his sister is married to a member - for he harbors a deadly secret that could make him a huge liability in their war against the lessers. As plots within and outside of the Brotherhood threaten to reveal the truth about Rehvenge, he turns to the only source of light in his darkening world: Ehlena, a vampire untouched by the corruption that has its hold on him - and the only thing standing between him and eternal destruction. Members Reviews: Fabulous... the last book in the series of the "Black Dagger Brotherhood" by JR Ward, was by far one of my favorites, I loved Rehvenge, his passion, his desires all balled up in a amazing story, I so did not want it to end.... I have all 7 audio books and see myself re-listening to them over again. One of my favorites so far! This is the longest BDB books at about 24 hours and it was hard to put down my earphones for any of it. I think this is one of the best books so far closely tied with #3 Lover Awakened (Zhadist/Bella) and #4 Lover Revealed (Butch/Marissa). I thought this installment was emotionally deeper then the last couple of books or maybe I just had a hard time liking Phury and/or relating to Vishous. This book is about Rehvenge and Ehlena and had alot of twists and turns as they all do but I felt more empathy for these two characters. This book also delved a little more into John and Zhex and there was quite a bit about Wrath and Beth too. I can't wait for the next book, Lover Mine due out in April 2010. If you haven't read this series you need to start at the beginning with Dark Lover and work your way forward, its a series you shouldn't skip around in as one leads to another. They are very darkly emotionally and highly sexual in nature. Best series that I have every read! A must read for all in the Brotherhood series. Terrific book of the series, terrific narrator J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood is one of the best of the paranormal romance series. Lover Avenged is a solid book. She managed to turn a drug lord, pimp and murderer into a sympathetic romantic lead with her touching dialogue and interaction between Ehlena and Rehv. There are also two side stories of the other two Brothers weaved in. Jim Frangione's narration added a contemporary mood to this urban fantasy/romance. Highly recommended for lovers of paranormal romance or urban fantasy. Irony: the sympath puts feeling back in the story Leave it to the sympath to put the heart back into this series. Like many others I was disappointed with the last couple of entries in the BDB series. Those novels missed the heart that was so much a part of the first few books and made them compelling listens/reads. I was leary of using a credit for this story, since it was the longest in length up to its entry in the series, and quite frankly, I had checked out of V's and Phury's story so many times while listening, I put off the purchase for a while. However, I am really glad I bought back in to the series. This story takes us back to the fast paced nature and emotional depth that made the story believable in the first few novels.

The Mist Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:47:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mist Author: Stephen King Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 632 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Number-one New York Times best-selling author Stephen King's terrifying novella about a town engulfed in a dense, mysterious mist - as humanity makes its last stand against unholy destruction.... In the wake of a destructive Maine summer thunderstorm, an impenetrable mist descends from the direction of a local military facility and infiltrates the small town of Bridgton. David Drayton and his son, Billy, are dragged into a living nightmare as unnatural and violent forces concealed by the mist begin to emerge, wreaking havoc in their wake. Now trapped in the local supermarket with a ragtag group of survivors, David unexpectedly faces a growing threat from within, one that promises to challenge the boundaries of sanity itself. In this horrifying mist, hearing is seeing - and believing. And what you're about to hear, you'll never forget. Originally published in his acclaimed collection Skeleton Crew, this riveting, eerie novella proves why Stephen King is a master storyteller in short form. Members Reviews: Great audio I will be listening to this again. I couldn't stop listening even while working. it's that good. Great narration! I loved Will Patton's narration. Also nice to find a Stephen King story that doesn't take a month to listen to :) Something in the fog took John Lee! Frightening story, expertly narrated. What lurks in the mist is nothing compared to the boat load of crazy those cowering from it face. This is the novella previously published in a collection of shorts. Classic King I love all of Stephen King's work. I read this book years ago, but decided I wanted to listen to it this time. The story is classic King (much different from the series) and of course I loved it. I think, however, the narrator could have been better. One of King's Finest efforts I first read The Mist on a Sunday morning back in the early 1980s. I had picked up a copy of Kirby McCauley's anthology, Dark Forces, and The Mist was (if I recall correctly), the first story in the book. It was riveting. I read it one sitting, completely transported to a small supermarket in Maine, where a group of people faced a terrifying, inexplicable situation. Rarely has a story ever drawn me in so completely. The Mist is part Lovecraftian horror, part B-movie homage, and throughly satisfying. It's effectiveness lies in the simplicity of it's concept. The titular mist is pervasive and mysterious. It diminishes the ability of the characters to perceive what's around them and what's around them is unknown, horrifying. That mystery is juxtaposed against a very familiar setting (the interior of a supermarket) in which the all-too-familiar frailties and dangers of human beings create as much drama as what lurks outside. The story's ending has been a source of some controversy but I think it's perfect. I've been waiting a long time for a good audio version of The Mist and Will Patton does a great job reading it. If you want to lose yourself in a good horror story for a few hours you can't go wrong with this one.

Subhuman Audiobook by Michael McBride

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael McBride) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:52:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Subhuman Subtitle: Unit 51, Book 1 Author: Michael McBride Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: They are not human. At a research station in Antarctica, five of the world's top scientists have been brought together to solve one of the greatest mysteries in human history. Their subject, however, is anything but human.... They are not natural. Deep beneath the ice, the submerged ruins of a lost civilization hold the key to the strange mutations that each scientist has encountered across the globe: A misshapen skull in Russia. The grotesque carvings of a lost race in Peru. The mummified remains of a humanoid monstrosity in Egypt.... They are not friendly. When a series of sound waves trigger the ancient organisms, a new kind of evolution begins. Latching onto a human host - crossbreeding with human DNA - a long-extinct life form is reborn. Its kind has not walked the earth for thousands of years. Its instincts are fiercer, more savage, than any predator alive. And its prey are the scientists who unleashed it, the humans who spawned it, and the tender living flesh on which it feeds.... Members Reviews: Science, Sound and Secrets Mr. McBride just keeps getting better...and he was pretty good from the start. His latest work, Subhuman, takes place in an Antarctic research station. The story relies on science more than characters but the atmosphere of wonder and terror develop grow steadily. There are several nods to sci-fi classics which made the listen even more enjoyable. I took off points on the performance because there are several audio glitches, several audi, several audio glit (sigh) throughout the narration. There aren't enough to completely spoil the experience and I would certainly listen to Neil Hellegers again without hesitation. I just wish someone had given the final recording a listen to edit out the boo-boos. Intense and fast paced! This was so well paced I could not believe I had finished this book already. Alien vs. The Thing A good story. Elements of Alienwith Who goes There set as in The Mountains of Madness. Plot ran decently, characters were not the classical caricatures of the usual sort of brilliant misfits. You know, the people you usual say Fine. Hes the best, but people dont hire him cause hes a dick. With out giving away too much of the plot, the overall premise was pretty good. I agree, that could be the way a bunch of ETs could view us. I usually like books like this. Would you try another book from Michael McBride and/or Neil Hellegers? Unfortunately this book needs to go back for two main reasons: the story is loaded with pseudoscience nonsense and the narration makes the story difficult to follow. I don't mind ignoring some silliness in favor of a good adventure. This story make that too hard to do; lots of smart people being dumb and too much "science" nonsense. The cadence of the narration made it very hard to follow. Not impressed The story was fairly weak with several inconsistencies and way too many cliches. It was fairly hard to follow though. The narrator read the entire story in an overly dramatic voice. Seriously, every single word was dramatized.

Rose Madder Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:34:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rose Madder Author: Stephen King Narrator: Blair Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 664 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The number-one national best seller about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage is "one of Stephen King's most engrossing horror novels. Relentlessly paced and brilliantly orchestrated...fueled by an air of danger immediate and overwhelming" (Publishers Weekly). Rosie Daniels leaves her husband, Norman, after 14 years in an abusive marriage. She is determined to lose herself in a place where he won't find her. She'll worry about all the rest later. Alone in a strange city, she begins to make a new life, and good things finally start to happen. Meeting Bill is one, and getting an apartment is another. Still, it's hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder, and with good reason. Norman is a cop, with the instincts of a predator. He's very good at finding people, even if he is losing his mind. Fixed on revenge, Norman Daniels becomes a force of relentless terror and savageness, a man almost mythic in his monstrosity. For Rosie to survive, she must enter her own myth and become a woman she never knew she could be: Rose Madder. "Riveting, engrossing...packed with suspense" (People), Stephen King infuses this novel with an edge-of-your-seat, chilling atmosphere. Rose Madder is "an eerie, remarkably mature and moving novel" (The Washington Post). Members Reviews: Excellent! If you like King you will probably find much to enjoy with this one. My only complaint is really just a quibble. This recording has bumper music to separate various sections of the book. The music is at times very creepy which is very cool. Occasionally the music is too loud as it plays over the narration. Any overall very enjoyable. Completely brought me in From Page 1, he brought me into the story. Having experienced some of the things that the main character had, with domestic violence, the book was riveting and emotional for me. Sometimes it was difficult. I was ALL in. Fantastic!!! Not Accessible What disappointed you about Rose Madder? The background noise at the start of the book's narration made it difficult for me to understand the narrator. I have a hearing loss and I struggled to separate out the narrator's voice from the noise. I was driving and started to listen to the book (I generally listen to books from Audible when driving long distances). At first, I thought the noise was the sound of the car's tires on the pavement; then I realized it was background "ambiance" for the narration at the start of the book. I had to listen to the beginning of the book several times to catch everything. I purchased the book to hear the narration, NOT the "ambiance". I'm not interested in going through this periodically throughout the book. I'm returning the book. I'll purchase and download the Kindle version of the book and just read it. I'll listen to other Audible book on my next trip. Beware the background "music" If you don't like music I the background of your audiobooks, avoid this one. It's not so much music as squawking and overtakes being able to hear the actual text. I love Stephen King's work and hadn't read this one yet so it was disappointing to hear another production with these horrible musical transitions that add nothing to the story or audible experience.

The Regulators Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 19:37:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Regulators Author: Stephen King Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 945 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The battle against evil has begun in this "devishly entertaining" (Publishers Weekly) story of a suburban neighborhood in the grip of surreal terror - a number-one national best seller from Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman. Peaceful suburbia on Poplar Street in Wentworth, Ohio, takes a turn for the ugly when four vans containing armed "regulators" terrorize the street's residents, cold-bloodedly killing anyone foolish enough to step outside their homes. Houses mysteriously transform into log cabins, and the street now ends in what looks like a child's hand-drawn Western landscape. Masterminding this sudden onslaught is the evil creature Tak, who has taken over the body of an autistic eight-year-old boy, Seth Garin. "A rip-roaringly violent thriller whose main action takes place in little more than an hour and a half" (Booklist), The Regulators features an introduction by Stephen King on "The Importance of Being Bachman". Members Reviews: Wow! Stephen King and Frank Muller. Do I need to say more? It's like spooky poetry... Frank Muller was the best Classic Stephen King, and no one read him better than Frank Muller. Black House will always be my favorite, but this was very good. so so king....more Koontz than king. king has done better. lots of times. but the narrator is fantastic! frank Mueller is exceptional here as he always is. Tak Part 2??? I'm not sure which was published first but this book is the companion piece to King's novel Desperation. Personally I liked Desperation better in both story and character development but that's just me. The Regulators has many similarities to Desperation including the villain, the characters (sorta), and how the plot unfolds. The Regulators story takes place in about a 90 minute window with diary entries and flashbacks filling in the spaces, so there are several points where this book drags on and on. The saving grace to this audiobook is Frank Muller, who returns to read another King story after a severe motorcycle accident about a decade ago. Muller is perfect for the role of narrator and I wish he would have done Desperation as well. One last note is that this book has several, let's just say, scarring moments of violence, I'm not one to cringe a lot but the terror and mayhem inflicted on the poor neighborhood was shocking to say the least. Unfortunately that is one of its few redeemable qualities and the length is as well, coming in at only 12 hours, a rarity for King. Is it worth the credit/money? Only if you are interested in more Tak/mayhem, though don't expect anymore mythology about it then what was already told in Desperation. Regulators I am a Stephen King fan and have read many of his books. I didn't really care for Regulators. The story was all over the place and hard to follow. Some of the confusion is the use of the same characters as in Desperation although they aren't truly linked.

God Hammer Audiobook by John Conroe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Conroe) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:29:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Hammer Author: John Conroe Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1985 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Book nine: summer in the Big Apple. Eight million stories of excitement and adventure...plus one. Declan O'Carroll is ready to start his summer internship at the hottest new company on the planet, Demidova Incorporated. What will he be doing? What tasks could he possibly handle for the most famous couple on Earth? After all, what could a second-semester college freshman hope to add to a multinational conglomerate? As the strongest male witch in existence, it might just be much, much more than anyone could ever predict. Members Reviews: DO NOT MISS THIS SERIES. But start at God Touched This series is outstanding! it hooks you in the first 2 pages and does not let go - even 9 books later. On Facebook people are constantly urging John Conroe to write faster in order to get the next book in the series out faster! I couldn't agree with them more! Wonderful book. Series is unstoppable. This is a great urban fantasy series. This one in particular does something that few books can, it divides the storyline between two characters without disrupting the flow of the story. They are two stories, but they are masterfully interwoven. I will admit that the narrator deserves a great amount of credit for that as well. Perfectly narrated with many characters that are so well performed you wonder why they left the "said Tanya" "said Dekland". Really dig into it. Start with the first. You'll devour them. Still a fan The story is good. The series is fantastic. Few gripes. The relationship between D and his werewolf is seriously slow to develop. The fact that Chris and Tanya brought Declan on as an intern allegedly as a special part of their inner circle; however, he continued to get flack from all of Chris other staff got irritating. It seemed like Chris and Tanya where a bit less intelligent in this book. It challenged my ability to suspend disbelief when the intern is called to his bosses room; however, the intern can't get past an overzealous door man. Either Chris and Tanya are not capable of putting better staff at their door or they can't keep their staff informed of their expectations of the intern's pending arrival or they are not bright enough to realize second and third order effects of their administrative decisions. Of course, none of the explanations are consistent with their characters. That's the problem. The author is needlessly lowering the IQ of his two strongest characters whenever he writes a story focused on Declan. It's almost... almost a deal breaker. Each book gets better This book was worth the wait. Chris is an great character, but Deklin is an awesome character and together.... Wow. I'm actually upset the book is over. When is the next one coming out I love this series. I am left wanting to know what happens next.... And having to wait to find out... Which I hate. Chris and Dec have similar voices (narrator) so you have to remember who is talking sometimes. This story fully integrates the story lines. Just a good listen

Cujo Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 04:08:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cujo Author: Stephen King Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 670 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The number-one national best seller for Stephen King's rabid fans, Cujo "hits the jugular" (The New York Times) with the story of a friendly Saint Bernard that is bitten by a sick bat. Get ready to meet the most hideous menace ever to savage the flesh and devour the mind. Cujo is a 200-pound Saint Bernard, the best friend Brett Camber has ever had. One day Cujo chases a rabbit into a cave inhabited by sick bats. What happens to Cujo, how he becomes a horrifying vortex inescapably drawing in all the people around him, makes for one of the most heart-stopping novels Stephen King has ever written. "A genuine page-turner that grabs you and holds you and won't let go" (Chattanooga Times), Cujo will forever change how you view man's best friend. Members Reviews: Gut Wrenching, SOAP OPERA IT WAS AMAZING HOW BAD YOU CAN HURT WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING PHYSICALLY WRONG Like most King books, the characters are well written and fleshed out. I felt that the horror was minimal, barely even classifying this as a horror novel. The main theme revolved around a main character whose wife cheats on him. We are made to feel his humiliation and his hurt. I felt the hurt so much, that unlike him, I could not forgive his wife. Everything she did made me mad. King empathizes and tries to give a good excuse for her infidelity, but I felt the hurt so much that it did not work for me. Some may ask if I would have felt the hurt so much if it had been the other way around and to be honest I don't know. As a man, if your wife cheats, it makes you question, everything in your life. Most men's lives are so wrapped around masculinity and if they don't have that they have no worth, as a human. That may be right or wrong, but it is what society has made us. WEARING THE HORNS GARY DIDN'T GIVE A SH IT. King writes like a fisherman. He hooks you by getting you to care about his characters and than he reels you in by putting them in scary situations. Like most books there is plenty of pop culture from 1981 thrown in. King also seemed to be worried about getting older, as there are several references to it. RAVER I loved the narrator and thought she did a great job. Some others disagree. She was very dramatic, maybe for some, too much so. I know I got real tired of the four year old and his crying, yet it was very realistic of real life. Good story, annoying narrator If you could sum up Cujo in three words, what would they be? Suspenseful but slow-ish What did you like best about this story? My favorite thing was that Cujo had his own point of view. He wasn't a monster at all, really. What aspect of Lorna Ravers performance would you have changed? I would have replaced her with someone less annoying. Her performance made me have less sympathy for the characters -- she made the main character seem wimpy and irritating and her Tad was a whiny, irritating child. Who was the most memorable character of Cujo and why? Cujo - he wanted to be a Good Dog and he WAS, until the rabies ruined his brain. I felt a lot of sympathy for him (more when I read the written version than I did with the audiobook) Any additional comments? It sure would be nice if Stephen King would narrate his own books. I may be picky because I saw that some people really enjoyed this narrator, but I just could not stand her. Great Narrator Good book, good narrator. Ignore Hubert's hypersexist "review".

The Furthest Station Audiobook by Ben Aaronovitch

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Aaronovitch) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:28:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Furthest Station Subtitle: A PC Peter Grant Novella Author: Ben Aaronovitch Narrator: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-17 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 436 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A stunning PC Peter Grant novella continues this best-selling series with commuting ghosts, a kidnapping, and a superb new London mystery! PC Peter Grant is heading west. The Furthest Station is Ben Aaronovitch's first PC Grant novella...and there's something going bump on the Metropolitan line. And when commuters start reporting encounters with ghosts up and down the track - encounters which they forget entirely within minutes - Peter Grant gets a call to investigate. And the very first interview leads to a ghost-hunting expedition.... The first ever Peter Grant novella, this is a fantastic London-based mystery. Critic Reviews: "The Hanging Tree is definitely one of the best in the Grant/Aaronovitch pantheon. There again, so have most of the previous books in the series and the odds are the next one probably will be too." (The Bookbag) "Aaronovitch deftly balances urban fantasy with the police procedural. As for Grant, he's a wonderful blend of laconic copper and, methodically researching how magic works, full-on nerd." (Crime Scene) "This series is brilliant!" (Teen Librarian) Members Reviews: Delightful writing and narration This author and narrator team make the Peter Grant series my favorite audio book series. The writing is imaginative - with twisty plots and characters with depth and layers. The narration is fabulous, with interesting change-ups in pacing, fantastic and recognizable voices. Ben Aaronovitch and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith do outstanding work. I always look forward to the next book and find listening to this series delightful. Don't miss The Furthest Station What do I love about this audiobook series? The vivid London landscape, the digressions about architecture, the musicality, the diverse backgrounds of all the characters (not one character is a cardboard stand in -- even if we're not told their whole story), the details of a police procedural, Peter's efforts to apply science to magic, the dashing Nightingale, the rich context of history, class, and region... and I could go on. There could not be a better narrator for this series than Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. If you haven't read the series, start at the beginning and don't skip this installment-- even if it's a novella, it's a wonderful listen. I can't wait for the next full length novel. Thank you, Mr. Aaronovich, now back to work! Very well done all around. Loved it as usual but as good as it is, I know it's a short but I miss a chat with Peter's Parents all though it was nice to have more of Abigail. I'd love to see another series with just Abigail and I don't particularly like children in books but I'd make an exception for her. The audio was really well done as usual. Who doesn't enjoy trains and River God's? Another enjoyable and enchanting (enchanted?) Peter Grant tale. The style of the writer continues to engage you with the characters and the sometimes gritty side of London through the perspective and procedures of PC Grant. Kabna Holdbrook-Smith's narrative provides great distinction between the characters, enabling the reader to build an image and invest their attention into the characters, enhancing the immersion into the story. The only complaint I have is the story was too short.

Gerald's Game Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 16:14:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gerald's Game Author: Stephen King Narrator: Lindsay Crouse Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 654 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: When a game of seduction between a husband and wife ends in death, the nightmare has only just begun in this sinister twist on a bedtime story - a number-one national best seller and "one of Stephen King's best" (USA Today). Gerald and Jessie Burlingame have gone to their summer home on a warm weekday in October for a romantic getaway. After being handcuffed to her bedposts, Jessie tires of her husband's games, but when Gerald refuses to stop, the evening ends with deadly consequences. Still handcuffed, Jessie is trapped and alone. Over the next 28 hours, in the lakeside house that has become a prison, Jessie will come face to face with all the things she has ever feared. Her only company is a hungry stray dog and the various voices that fill her mind. As night comes, she is unsure whether it is her imagination or if she has another companion: someone watching her from the corner of her dark bedroom. A master of his craft, Stephen King's novels haunt in many different ways. Gerald's Game "kept us up half the night, we couldn't put it down" (Newsweek). Members Reviews: Please get rid of the sound effects The story was great, but the random sound effects placed in the story by the editing/production department absolutely drove me insane. I forced myself to finish the book and them promptly returned it. A Perfect Masterpiece of Story Telling! I'm an Exterminator in NYC for the past 24 years. I've seen blood and guts galore. But I had to pull over, put my face in my hands and moan in distress. The way the story is written and told is beyond amazing. This is the highest quality of psychological horror. Stephen King really pushed the limits and came out on top... Again and Lindsay Crouse is now one of my favorite narrators. Random noises The reading was 5 stars. random noises earned it 3 stars. could do without it. Scared the hell out of me. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, It's a long book and sometimes you want to just stop reading it but the ending makes up for any boring parts. Who was your favorite character and why? The Dog, Prince. You cannot help but feel sorry for him. Which scene was your favorite? When you find out about the Space Cowboy in the last chapter. Who was the most memorable character of Gerald's Game and why? The Space Cowboy. I have already had a nightmare about him/it. Any additional comments? I had just read, or should I say, listened to the audio book of Dolores Claiborne and loved it. Being it kind of ties into this book I decided this would be my next one to listen to. One of the things I dont like about Kings writing is that it can go on and on and on about one little detail and I like things to keep moving at a faster pace. Dolores Claiborne moved along very well. This book, however, does not. I have, to be honest, I fell asleep many times listing to it. Some reviewers say they dont like the musical chime sounds in the book. I feel they are there to wake the reader up. The biggest problem I have with the story. I don't want to give too much of the plot away, even though it seems to be easily available below. I'll just say that the main character gets herself into a situation a little bit like "Misery", in that she is trapped in a bed for most of the book. While different than "Misery", this situation is every bit as frightening as in the other books.

Necroscope Audiobook by Brian Lumley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Lumley) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 06:18:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Necroscope Author: Brian Lumley Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 559 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: An instant classic, Brian Lumley's astonishing feat of imagination spawned a universe that Lumley has explored and expanded through more than a baker's dozen novels and novellas. Millions of copies of Necroscope and its successors are in print in a dozen languages throughout the world. Nominated for the British Fantasy Award, Necroscope has inspired everything from comic books and graphic novels to sculptures and soundtracks. This new edition of Necroscope uses the author's preferred text and includes a special introduction by Brian Lumley, telling how the Necroscope saga came to be. Harry Keogh is the man who can talk to the dead, the man for whom every grave willingly gives up its secrets, the one man who knows how to travel effortlessly through time and space to destroy the vampires that threaten all of humanity. Members Reviews: ONE MUST NOT CURSE THE DEAD THEY HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE Wow!!!, what did I just listen to? This book has vampires, but it is not just about vampires. It has the KGB, but it is not just about the KGB. It also has Espionage, witches, a necromancer, ESP, The Evil Eye, Far seeing, wizards, evolution, Boris and Natasha (no Moose and Squirrel) and it has a Zombie Army, but it is not about any one of these things. It is as if Dan Simmons, Simon R. Green and Jack Ketchum got together to write a book. Actually, copyrighted in 1986, this was before their times. WELL, THAT WAS HARRY Unlike the other reviewers, I had never read Lumley before. I had seen his name at used book stores and wondered about him, but had never gotten around to reading him. It seems he has a sort of cult following of which my name can now be added. This is a very entertaining read. It is full of Pseudo Science, but it is not a comedy. It is a serious, scary read. It is a little long in the tooth, but stay with it. Chapter one will blow your socks off, than it slows down a bit, with a lot of remembering. At chapter eleven, the remembering is done and the action goes full force. Chapter one is gory and chapter 24 is pain filled. So, well written you will cringe. The amount of genre's contained in this read, is crazy. I have read other genre crossing novels, but most fell short. This is the first of a series and I hope Audible will pick up the rest of them. WAITED FOR YEARS!!!! Awsome horror series! What did you love best about Necroscope? The Lovecraftian vampire. These vampires don't glitter they are horrific, old and among us! If they really walked the earth I would live in a bunker. What other book might you compare Necroscope to and why? Really can't say. Brian Lumley's characters are unique. I have never read a series like it before or since. What about James Langtons performance did you like? His English accent. Brian Lumley is English and the story, in part, takes place in England. The e-branch is in London. He does a great job of narrating. Who was the most memorable character of Necroscope and why? Harry. the reluctant hero. Any additional comments? I hope Audible records all of the Necroscope novels. it is the best series I have ever read. Period! Also, I am a real live person who enjoys good, engaging stories. definitely a five star book! I read the originals I read the original books in the nineties, want more of his his books soon Excellent! What made the experience of listening to Necroscope the most enjoyable? The story is fantastic and the narrator is wonderful.

This Book Is Full of Spiders Audiobook by David Wong

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Wong) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:23:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Book Is Full of Spiders Subtitle: Seriously, Dude, Don't Touch It Author: David Wong Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3817 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Warning: You may have a huge, invisible spider living in your skull. This is not a metaphor. You will dismiss this as ridiculous fearmongering. Dismissing things as ridiculous fearmongering is, in fact, the first symptom of parasitic spider infection - the creature secretes a chemical into the brain to stimulate skepticism, in order to prevent you from seeking a cure. Thats just as well, since the cure involves learning what a chain saw tastes like. You cant feel the spider, because it controls your nerve endings. You cant see it, because it decides what you see. You wont even feel it when it breeds. And it will breed. So what happens when your family, friends, and neighbors get mind-controlling skull spiders? Were all about to find out. Just stay calm, and remember that telling you about the spider situation is not the same as having caused it. Im just the messenger. Even if I did sort of cause it. Either way, I wont hold it against you if youre upset. I know thats just the spider talking. Members Reviews: Stupid/smart Gen-Y horror/satire If youre not familiar with David Wong (AKA Jason Pargin), he writes for the stupid-yet-brilliant website Cracked, which deconstructs movie plots, videogames, and commonly-held beliefs with ironic, profanity-laced Gen-Y snark. For better or worse, thats pretty much what his novels are, too -- a marriage of the Evil Dead trilogy and witty commentary on different subjects. This Book is Full of Spiders isn't quite as off-the-wall entertaining as its predecessor, but it's still a fun read, and mixes some maturity in with its signature goofball humor. The plot riffs on standard horror movie tropes, in this case about evil spiders that invade their victims, turning them into flesh-eating monsters. Quickly, the government sets up a quarantine, trapping David on one side while the impulsive dumbass John and David's nerdily sweet, resourceful girlfriend Amy must find their way through the cordon of special agents, paranoid townspeople, and disgusting creatures. There are also appearances by a badass detective, a psychiatrist whos a bit too rational, the sagely occult expert, Doctor Marconi, and Davids not-too-bright-but-faithful-in-her-own-way dog, Molly. Wong's treatment of familiar conventions is clever, and raises the question of whether the zombies would really be the worst thing about a zombie outbreak. Perhaps the worst thing, Wong suggests, would actually be an outbreak of human nature, in the form of trigger-happy vigilantes and survivalists, zombie-movie-crazed man-children with hero fantasies, the internet, and good-hearted people trying to save their friends. The villains might simply be the people acting rationally. Definitely one of the more self-aware, ironic horror stories ever. Unfortunately, the book is weaker in other departments. The narrative is often thin and jumpy, as though Wong is writing from a storyboard in his head, but neglecting to show clearly how events got from state A to state B. Readers who have seen their share of B-movies will probably picture where hes going with it, everyone else will be confused. Of course, the first book probably filtered out most of the latter group. The ending, disappointingly, leaves loose ends dangling. Still, I enjoyed this one nearly as much as John Dies at the End.

White Trash Zombie Unchained Audiobook by Diana Rowland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Diana Rowland) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:04:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: White Trash Zombie Unchained Subtitle: White Trash Zombie, Book 6 Author: Diana Rowland Narrator: Allison McLemore Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 691 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Horror meets humorous urban fantasy in the sixth book in the White Trash Zombie series. Winner of the 2012 Best Urban Fantasy Protagonist by the RT Awards. Angel Crawford has finally pulled herself together (literally!) after her disastrous dismemberment on Mardi Gras. She's putting the pieces of her life back in order and is ready to tackle whatever the future holds. Too bad the future is a nasty bitch. There's a new kind of zombie in town: mindless shamblers, infectious and ravenous. With the threat of a full-blown shambler pandemic looming, and a loved one stricken, Angel and the "real" zombies scramble to find a cure. Yet when Angel uncovers the true reason the plague is spreading so quickly, she adds "no-holds-barred revenge" to her to-do list. Angel is busting her ass dealing with shambling hordes, zombie gators, government jerks, and way too many mosquitos, but this white trash chick ain't giving up. Good thing, since the fate of the world is resting on her undead shoulders. Members Reviews: WOW!!! just wow!!! First, I would say this was the best book of the series!!! I laughed out loud so many times people probably thought I was nuts. Seriously enjoyable. The narrator of course did an amazing job like normal, I love her Angelkins voice lol. The story just kept me hooked, couldn't stop listening. This felt like the end, I truly hope it isn't because these characters are some of my favorites. Angel just keeps improving and growing, her father, Nick, everyone of them keeps growing, learning. Amazing job Diana Rowland, thank you so much for sharing these truly lovely characters with us. Allison McLemore, your voice acting is superb!!! Thank you both so much. Gators, Outbreaks, and Angel on the Case! Finally, yes finally, I had the opportunity to see what everyone was loving on. A scrappy Louisiana local girl turned zombie and her adventures told by a well-matched narrator certainly lived up to its rep. This was my kind of zombie story. White Trash Zombie Unchained is book six in the White Trash Zombie urban fantasy series. I read it out of order and did alright, but I can most definitely see that these books build on each other and are best read/listened to in order. The story opens with the heroine, Angel Crawford, just recovered from her last (un)deadly adventure just in time for another one. A new zombie strain has arrived affecting even the gators in the swamp and this brings an old nemesis back making a strange bedfellows situation. The new strain's epidemic must be stopped and the stakes are high to find a cure. So much isn't adding up and Angel and the other zombies have to figure it all out fast. I took to Angel right from the beginning. She has a wry, homey, country girl humor. She's an every-gal sort of heroine trying to live down her past mistakes and move on. And, she is a scrappy one. I enjoyed seeing her stand up to the big shots when she felt she was right and she got in a few jabs when people got condescending toward her. Side characters are numerous as its six books into the series now. I enjoyed all the camaraderie among the zombies and Angel's various and colorful circle of acquaintance and friends.

Gwendy's Button Box Audiobook by Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 16 May 2017 00:09:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gwendy's Button Box Subtitle: Includes Bonus Story "The Music Room" Author: Stephen King, Richard Chizmar Narrator: Maggie Siff Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1088 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The little town of Castle Rock, Maine, has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told...until now. There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974, 12-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong (if time-rusted) iron bolts and zigzag up the cliffside. At the top of the stairs, Gwendy catches her breath and listens to the shouts of the kids on the playground. From a bit farther away comes the chink of an aluminum bat hitting a baseball as the Senior League kids practice for the Labor Day charity game. One day a stranger calls to Gwendy: "Hey, girl. Come on over here for a bit. We ought to palaver, you and me." On a bench in the shade sits a man in black jeans, a black coat like for a suit, and a white shirt unbuttoned at the top. On his head is a small, neat black hat. The time will come when Gwendy has nightmares about that hat.... Journey back to Castle Rock again in this chilling new novella by Stephen King, best-selling author of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, and Richard Chizmar, award-winning author of A Long December. This book will be a Cemetery Dance Publications exclusive with no other editions currently planned anywhere in the world! INCLUDES A CONVERSATION BETWEEN STEPHEN KING & RICHARD CHIZMAR! Critic Reviews: "Maggie Siff narrates with touches of nostalgia, wonder, and insecurity that beautifully capture Gwendy's adolescence. Though the horror elements are effective, it's Gwendy's coming-of-age that truly resonates. Siff characterizes Farris as blandly likable but with intangible menace - listeners, like Gwendy, will be both wary and intrigued. In the bonus short story, 'The Music Room,' Siff's highfalutin accents perfectly complement the story's mix of black humor and wickedness." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: THE PEOPLE SEE A LEVER, THEY WANT TO PULL IT THEY SEE A BUTTON, THEY WANT TO PUSH IT. Let me start by saying this is good, not great, but still worth five stars. Like most King stories it is character driven and that is what makes the story worth listening to. The most unrealistic part of the story was a guy named Harry. My dad who was born in 1935 and was named Harry, but I am pretty sure with the exception of England, it is rarely used in America since the 30's. We also know that Chizmar wrote the ending to this book, because no aliens were involved. Richard Matheson King has said in the past that Matheson was an inspiration to him. Matheson wrote a very popular short story called THE BOX, in which you can push a button on it and you get your wish, but in return someone will die. If King credited Matheson for this story, I missed it and apologize, but the stories are very similar. PEOPLE IN ALBANY GET WHAT THEY GOT COMING The last story, THE MUSIC BOX, is very short and similar to a Twilight Zone episode. I was not very impressed with the story, worth three stars, but it is so short, that I did not take it into account for the overall rating. A great collaboration Per the interview at the end of this production, Gwendy's story was one that King started but couldn't finish. He sent it to Chizmar and was pleased with what he got back.

Frankenstein: Prodigal Son Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:10:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frankenstein: Prodigal Son Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you know the legend, you know only half the truth. Here is the mystery, the myth, the terror, and the magic of... Every city has its secrets. But none as terrible as this. He is Deucalion, a tattooed man of mysterious origin, a sleight-of-reality artist who has traveled the centuries with a secret worse than death. He arrives in New Orleans as a serial killer stalks the streets, a killer who carefully selects his victims for the humanity that is missing in himself. Deucalion's path will lead him to cool, tough police detective Carson O'Connor and her devoted partner, Michael Maddison, who are tracking the slayer but will soon discover signs of something far more terrifying: an entire race of killers who are much more - and less - than human and, deadliest of all, their deranged, near-immortal maker: Victor Helios - once known as Frankenstein. Members Reviews: The best of the series - whole series review. This was the best one of the series. However, the series is kind of broken up into two sections. Books 1, 2 & 3 are all one story. Books 4&5 are another story with the same characters. Some might think it's all the same story continued. However, the books themselves are not individual stories. They just kind of stop - like a dead end road with no signs. So, you do need to commit to at least the first 3 books. In that respect, I didn't really care for the series. This book was the best. This review is for the whole Frankenstein series. The series is mostly entertaining though it lacks depth and mystery. In particular, depth into Frankensteinâs monster and Frankenstein himself. Those two characters had great potential! An entire book devoted to them is what was needed â how they came into being â and why. And I donât mean Mary Shelleyâs book either. I mean Koontzâs book. He put a very creative twist on the original and that is what was needed to be explored more. The books are too short; not enough development. Maybe the publisher insisted on this. If so, then Mr. Koontz should have sought after another. There is one more thing. Starting with book-2, there is far to much recap from the previous books distributed throughout the series. I found that very annoying. However, still and always shall be, a fan of Dean Koontz! Unforgettable and a story well told. Can't wait for book 3 As always, Koontz managed to tell me a great 'what if' story where characters were consistent and where i could practically taste the cop's take out! I loved Jocko and how ambiguous his character came across. A sweet childlike innocence with an understanding of the horrors there be in the world. And I believe we can all relate with knowledge of at least one megalomaniac in our path along our life walk. Koontz nailed Victor's 'godplex' amazingly to the point of seemingly exuding ridiculous self importance in a one-way mirror. Mirror, mirror on the wall...yeah, look down, watch your step, cause i guaranty you're about to fall! Great story. B "Frankenstein" was an interesting departure from what I'm used to ... "Frankenstein" was an interesting departure from what I'm used to after reading many of Dean's books.

Snake Eyes Audiobook by John Conroe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Conroe) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 05:32:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snake Eyes Author: John Conroe Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1543 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Book 11 of the Demon Accords. Las Vegas. Sin City. What happens in Vegas...could kill most of the human race. When all trails lead Chris, Tanya, and their entire team to the desert gambling mecca, the stakes become the highest possible. Facing a hybrid demon werewolf, his death witch mother, undead strippers, and pregnancy cravings, Chris must rely on his team like never before if he's to have any chance at saving the race of man, not to mention a spot in preschool for his unborn kids. Members Reviews: Amazing books! I would definitely recommend these books too anyone looking for something entertaining with touches of humor. Just overall great books They just keep on being good reads. Once again this series entertains. Looking forward to Fairie. JPC is one of my favorite readers - great job again on this one. When is the next book? this was an excellent series that kept my attention throughout the entire series. Waiting for next edition. It soooo GOOD I love love love love how great this story is from book one to now still a die hard fan. Looking forward to the next book awesome! !! this story gets better and better. Write faster dammit! your plot teaser at the end is exceeding the limitations of my medication.

The Dark Half Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 05:30:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Half Author: Stephen King Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 572 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A "wondrously frightening" (Publishers Weekly) tale of terror and number-one national best seller about a writer's pseudonym that comes alive and destroys everyone on the path that leads to the man who created him. Thad Beaumont would like to say he is innocent. He'd like to say he has nothing to do with the twisted imagination that produced his best-selling novels. He'd like to say he has nothing to do with the series of monstrous murders that keep coming closer to his home. But how can Thad deny the ultimate embodiment of evil that goes by the name he gave it - and signs its crimes with Thad's bloody fingerprints? The Dark Half is "a chiller" (The New York Times Book Review), so real and fascinating that you'll find yourself squirming in Stephen King's heart-stopping, blood-curdling grip - and loving every minute of it. Members Reviews: Sparrows I have read quite a few Stephen King Novels, I've listened to just about the same amount. Through all those stories I hadn't read this one, I just couldn't find it until just last year. Sure, I have seen it recommended on Amazon and the like, but I prefer books to digital especially where my favorite authors are concerned. I was reading Needful Things and finally was simply too interested in Allan Pangborn's involvement with Thad Beaumont to ignore The Dark Half any longer, and boy am I glad I did. After buying a copy of the book at a used book shop that I came across, along with the audiobook (obviously) I have found my new favorite King novel. As usual, the writing is superb. Filled with awesome characters and Allen's shadow puppetry, where can one go wrong with this book. Not only that, but the story has one of the Darkest tones King has written. Let mw tell you, buy this book. If you love old or new Stephen King you will be riveted by this creepy book. Also, "The sparrows are flying again." My First King Book This is my first Stephen King book (or audiobook) and I don't consider it a bad start. I enjoyed it and generally was surprised that the first few chapters had generally funny moments. As for the main story I enjoyed it, it was a good thriller. My only gripe was the middle part where anyone could have forgotten this was a supernatural story. not that it wasn't bad it just felt like it was taken out of a different story. but it picked back up in the last third and went off with a bang. The narrator was good and did his best which was good enough. I recommend it. Highly Enjoyable! I've heard it said that this was Stephen King exercising his anger for being unmasked as Richard Bachman and it would surely appear that this was so. What a tremendously creative way to express yourself. Awesome! Grover Gardner did a wonderful job. I especially liked his George Stark. This is One High-Toned Son of a Book... I love the way King gives a thank you to the late Richard Bachman at the beginning. If you dont know who Bachman is and how appropriate his mention is to this story, be sure and Google him. Itll give you a much greater appreciation for this novel. I originally read this back when I was in high school, so it was a nice treat to revisit this story. I especially liked reacquainting myself with Alan Pangborn.

Innocence Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:28:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Innocence Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4130 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen. She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she is ever found. But the bond between them runs deeper than the tragedies that have scarred their lives. Something more than chance - and nothing less than destiny - has brought them together in a world whose hour of reckoning is fast approaching. In Innocence, number-one New York Times best-selling author Dean Koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with listeners forever. Critic Reviews: "Laced with fantastical mysticism, its an allegory of nonviolence, acceptance and love in the face of adversity. . . . The narrative is intense, with an old-fashioned ominousness and artistically crafted descriptions. . . . An optimistic and unexpected conclusion [mirrors] his theme. Something different this way comes from Mr. Koontzs imagination. Enjoy." (Kirkus Reviews) "Entrancing . . . as speedy a chase-thriller as any Koontz . . . has ever constructed. Written in Koontz late mellifluent and reflective manner . . . [Innocence is] fueled by deep disgust with the worlds evils [and] hope for redemption" (Booklist, starred review) "[An] imaginative, mystical thriller from bestseller Koontz . . . This is the most satisfying Koontz standalone in a while" (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Best Dean Koontz book yet As someone who has enjoyed the Odd Thomas line of books, I always consider a book featuring another character to be a deviation from and an unwelcome departure from that wonderful story arc. But in this book Dean Koontz delivers a tale of wonder, mystery, love, intrigue, and joy that is profoundly philosophical and thematically rich. It seems as though Koontz must have labored over this as an act of love, and you can feel his deep sense of humility, his kindness and gentleness, and his abiding belief that there is good in all of us, if we are but to discover it. Koontz does not scare me like Steven King. Reading his works makes me want to be a better man, and reminds me that we all fall short of the marks we set for ourselves in that pursuit. It would do no good for me to describe the plot and substance of this book. It is something that you must discover for yourself. Like Intensity and the last of the Odd Thomas books, this has some disturbing descriptions in it, but it also leaves you with the feeling that Koontz is on to something. TS Elliott has always featured prominently in his works, and you can find the allegory in this work as well. The book is very well read, and the audio characterizations are exceptionally well done. Get this book and listen to it. You will not be sorry you did. Among Koontzs Best Slow Interesting Books There are at least two quite different Dean Koontz. One writes fast paced, intense suspense novels with chases and guns and lots of tension. The other Koontz writes thoughtful, interesting, character driven stories with philosophical and religious overtones. This book is a wonderful example of the latter type. Fans of Intensity may not like this book at all. I like both Koontz styles and I liked this book a lot. This is some of Koontzs most interesting writing with nice plot elements and unexpected twists.

Midnight Crossroad Audiobook by Charlaine Harris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charlaine Harris) — Tue, 06 May 2014 05:13:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midnight Crossroad Subtitle: A Novel of Midnight Texas Author: Charlaine Harris Narrator: Susan Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2738 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: First in a new trilogy From Charlaine Harris, the best-selling author who created Sookie Stackhouse and her world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, comes a darker locale - populated by more strangers than friends. But then, that's how the locals prefer it. Welcome to Midnight, Texas, a town with many boarded-up windows and few full-time inhabitants, located at the crossing of Witch Light Road and Davy Road. It' s a pretty standard dried-up western town. There' s a pawnshop (someone lives in the basement and is seen only at night). There' s a diner (people who are just passing through tend not to linger). And there' s new resident, Manfred Bernardo, who thinks he' s found the perfect place to work in private (and who has secrets of his own). Stop at the one traffic light in town, and everything looks normal. Stay awhile, and learn the truth.... Members Reviews: The verdict is still out I'm not sure what to think of this book. It's very different from Charlaine Harris' other series. Although it included characters from other series. That was a surprise that I appreciated. Especially since I wish The Lily Bard series continued. This book started off very slow with just a hint that something good was coming. I had faith in Harris so I continued. The book didn't really pick up until the last few chapters. Then things took a very strange turn. I won't spoil the ending for anyone but it's rather shocking. I can see good things coming and I will get the next book. Rocky Start but Good Mystery Listened for Fun (Audible) Overall Rating: 3.75 Story Rating: 4.00 Character Rating: 3.50 Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating) First Thought when Finished: Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris had a very strong (and enjoyable) mystery and the characters are starting to grow on me! Story Thoughts: I am a self-professed fangirl of Charlaine Harris' ability to write a good mystery. It is the main reason that I love her stories. She writes a darn good "who-dun-it". Midnight Crossroad is no exception in that aspect. Once we got to the mystery, the book really took off. I was invested and a little bit caught off guard that one of my off-the-wall guesses was right (granted I only guessed off-the-wall because sometimes Charlaine will do that). Even though it takes a bit to get to the mystery, it really was worth the journey. My only complaint was the pacing for the first 1/3 of the book which happens a lot in first in series. Especially when you are introducing a town as quirky as Midnight, TX! Character Thoughts: Going to admit that it took till the last quarter of Midnight Crossing for me to get into the characters. In the beginning, I just couldn't quite connect with them. There were too many characters but towards the end I realized why. Now, I am invested in Fiji and her familiar. I was happy to see characters such as Manfred and Arthur from her other series. Overall, I am sure in the 2nd book I will have more favorites! Audio Thoughts: Narrated by: Susan Bennett/Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins I thought Susan did an excellent job with the narration of Midnight Crossroad. She managed to capture the quirkiness of the town just right. She showcased the large cast in a way that made each one stand out and be completely unique.

Dolores Claiborne Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:27:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dolores Claiborne Author: Stephen King Narrator: Frances Sternhagen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 727 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "An unforgettable, unflinching glimpse into a mind driven to murder" (San Francisco Chronicle) - the number-one national best seller from Stephen King about a housekeeper with a long-hidden secret from her past...one that tests her own will to survive. Dolores Claiborne is suspected of killing Vera Donovan, her wealthy employer, and when the police question her, she tells the story of her life, harkening back to her disintegrating marriage and the suspicious death of her violent husband 30 years earlier. Dolores also tells of Vera's physical and mental decline and how she became emotionally demanding in recent years. Given a voice as compelling as any in contemporary fiction, the strange intimacy between Dolores and Vera - and the link that binds them - unfolds in Dolores' account. Dolores Claiborne is "a literary triumph. The finest of King novels...a plot of enormous energy.... Read this book." (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Members Reviews: Absolutely Fantastic! This is a perfect audible. The story is compelling and nail biting at times. The performance by Francis Sternhagen is stunning. She is Dolores Claiborne. The Audio quality and small sound effects are great. You could hear a pin drop in the room. You truly feel like one of the people in the room with her. I highly recommend this book. crossover!! Wonderful read, best narrorating I've heard in months! Different story style for stephen but I thought it was a great change! Enjoyed the crossover between this and Gerald's game! Hated @ 1st Then Loved Threw me for a loop when it started out with Dolores being deposed. And that New England accent...so ugly. Then, it became Really interesting. I ended up liking the book very much and appreciated the creative in how it was told. Worth the credit Great performance! Frances Sternhagen has the most authentic Downeast Maine accent I've ever heard outside of Maine. The story was great but Sternhagen really took it up a notch with her delivery. Frances Sternhagen was made for this book This one made me have to admit- Stephen King is a good writer. The story was engaging, humorous, scary at times, with a nice little twist at the end. What really made it a great experience was the narrator. Her delivery- and accent- made me forget I was listening to a book- more like I was sitting across from her, listening to her story. I was looking for a "light read" and got much more.

Carrion Comfort Audiobook by Dan Simmons

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dan Simmons) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:02:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carrion Comfort Author: Dan Simmons Narrator: Mel Foster, Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 39 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1300 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The Past...Caught behind the lines of Hitlers Final Solution, Saul Laski is one of the multitudes destined to die in the notorious Chelmno extermination camp. Until he rises to meet his fate and finds himself face-to-face with an evil far older, and far greater, than the Nazis themselves... The Present...Compelled by the encounter to survive at all costs, so begins a journey that for Saul will span decades and cross continents, plunging into the darkest corners of 20th-century history to reveal a secret society of beings who throughout the ages may exist behind the worlds most horrible and violent events. Killing from a distance, and by darkly manipulative proxy, they are people with the psychic ability to use humans: read their minds, subjugate them to their wills, experience through their senses, feed off their emotions, force them to acts of unspeakable aggression. Each year, three of the most powerful of this hidden order meet to discuss their triumphs of induced bloodshed and deliberate destruction. But at this reunion, something will go terribly wrong. Sauls quest is about to reach its elusive object, drawing hunter and hunted alike into a struggle that will plumb the depths of mankinds attraction to violence, and determine the future of the world itself. Critic Reviews: Epic in scale and scope but intimately disturbing, Carrion Comfort spans the ages to rewrite history and tug at the very fabric of reality. A nightmarish chronicle of predator and prey that will shatter your worldview forever. A true classic. (Guillermo Del Toro) [Carrion Comfort is] one of the few major reinventions of the vampire concept, on a par with Jack Finneys Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Richard Mathesons I Am Legend, and Stephen Kings Salems Lot. (David Morrell) Members Reviews: Simmons at his best As I said in my review of The Passage by Justin Cronin, had I known the book was about vampires, I would have taken a pass. And, as I said in that review, it would have been my loss. This really is not a book about vampires, per se, as we have come to think about them, but a variation on the theme and it was excellent. I selected this book because another reviewer had written that he thought Carrion Comfort was the best that Dan Simmons had penned. I would certainly rate it close up there with his Magnum Opus Hyperion and Endymion. It was that good and that is saying something. The book is one of Simmons early works apparently derives its title and many of its themes from a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins. I am also not a fan of WWII books about Nazis. This also was not what the book was about per se though it does give us the background on the main villains of the story and villains they are like perhaps we have never come upon before. That theme also is somewhat of the thread that permeates and ties things neatly through the book as it continues to America in 1981. Saul Laski is one of a few of the heros in the tale of whom some survive and others do not. Saul is both predator and prey. Though old in 1981, he somehow manages to rise to the occasion and present a challenge to some of the most nightmarish scenes I have ever read. And, no, I am not particularly a fan of horror books either but I am a fan of Dan Simmons and will probably read anything he comes out with. Some of the accolades and awards the book has received include Bram Stoker Award winner 1989; British Fantasy Award winner, World Fantasy Award nominee, 1990.

Firestarter Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:28:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Firestarter Author: Stephen King Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 597 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Stephen King's "gem of a story" (Chicago Tribune) about a child with extraordinary psychic powers who is on the run from the government. A number-one national best seller. Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participated in a drug experiment run by a veiled government agency known as The Shop. One year later, they marry. Two years later, their little girl, Charlie, sets her teddy bear on fire by simply staring at it. Now that Charlie is eight, she doesn't start fires anymore. Her parents have taught her to control her pyrokinesis, the ability to set anything - toys, clothes, even people - aflame. But The Shop knows about and wants this pigtailed "ultimate weapon". Shop agents set out to hunt down Charlie and her father in a ruthless chase that traverses the streets of New York and the backwoods of Vermont. "Terrifying and gripping" (The Miami Herald) Firestarter is chilling proof that "Stephen King is superb" (Time). Members Reviews: Its a Gem ! What a great story.. I absolutely was not expecting this book to be this friggin GOOD ! I turned it on at 6:30 am on my way to the shop (wink wink) and listened for 14 hours straight.. I just wish it was longer. Seemed like there were no slow parts it just moves along at a good pace.. One of a kind. Buy it !!!!!! Wow just wow Stephen King has an odd way of making you so involved and become the characters in his books. Once this book finally climaxed, I was excited, shocked, sad, and confused. Definitely a roller coaster and I highly recommend it. good book. bad editing cuts out in the middle of a word and long breaks between sections. otherwise great story. minor faults on production end... Grest Story horrible production. My issues aren't with the story itself. There abrupt stops that made me check and see if audible suddenly closed. Literally in the middle of words which makes me wonder if I missed some of the story. Love Dennis!! I really enjoyed this book and I especially loved Dennjs Boutsikaris as the narrator. I have listened to home before and he is by far my favorite!

Frankenstein: City of Night Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 10:45:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frankenstein: City of Night Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you know the legend, you know only half the truth. The mystery, the myth, the terror, and the magic continue.... They are stronger, heal better, and think faster than any humans ever created - and they must be destroyed. Not even Victor Helios - once Frankenstein - can stop the engineered killers he's set loose on a reign of terror through modern-day New Orleans. Only the one-time "monster" Deucalion and his all-too-human partners, Detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison, stand in their way. But as the three race to uncover the true dimensions of an age-old conspiracy, they will discover that Victor's new, improved models have infiltrated every level of the city's society...and far beyond. Members Reviews: Fun listen! Can't wait to see what happens next! Ordering next book now! Love the story and audible performance was great! AWESOME!!!! Riveting, brilliant!! I didnt want to stop listening. I cant wait for the next book.

A Head Full of Ghosts Audiobook by Paul Tremblay

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Tremblay) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 07:09:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Head Full of Ghosts Author: Paul Tremblay Narrator: Joy Osmanski Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1503 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A chilling thriller that brilliantly blends domestic drama, psychological suspense, and a touch of modern horror, reminiscent of Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves, John Ajvide Lindqvist's Let the Right One In, and Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. The lives of the Barretts, a normal suburban New England family, are torn apart when 14-year-old Marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia. To her parents' despair, the doctors are unable to stop Marjorie's descent into madness. As their stable home devolves into a house of horrors, they reluctantly turn to a local Catholic priest for help. Father Wanderly suggests an exorcism; he believes the vulnerable teenager is the victim of demonic possession. He also contacts a production company that is eager to document the Barretts' plight. With John, Marjorie's father, out of work for more than a year and the medical bills looming, the family agrees to be filmed and soon find themselves the unwitting stars of The Possession, a hit reality television show. When events in the Barrett household explode in tragedy, the show and the shocking incidents it captures become the stuff of urban legend. Fifteen years later a best-selling writer interviews Marjorie's younger sister, Merry. As she recalls those long-ago events that took place when she was just eight years old, long-buried secrets and painful memories that clash with what was broadcast on television begin to surface - and a mind-bending tale of psychological horror is unleashed, raising vexing questions about memory and reality, science and religion, and the very nature of evil. Members Reviews: Page turner I am a horror fan and am pretty immune to the scary story. I pride myself of predicting the oncoming action as the story unfolds. I didn't even try with this story. It sucked me in, chewed me up and spit me out. Not leaving me with screams in the night but with a cold hollow in the pit of my stomach. Excellent! Unexpected! I was worried about listening to this, late at night. It seemed too scary. I was surprised to find that it didn't bother me at all. It's a great story about family bonds, sisterhood, the corruption of the church, fanaticism and reality tv. Great story, great ending. Can't recommend it enough!! Good story, hard to listen While the story pulled me in and kept me entertained, the narration was a little rough at times, especially the attempts at male voices, the dad in particular made me cringe every time I heard it. A great read, very psychologically disturbing... I actually read this after Stephen King spoke so highly of it in an article. I can see why he did. Part Exorcist, part Amityville Horror, and part something altogether its own. A very unique take on the old "girl possessed by demon" story with several twists and surprises that will leave you with QUITE a few questions. The narrator does a fine job as well. Super Smart and Creepy as... You won't know what hit you, but whatever it was will leave goosebumps. Smart storytelling, with nods to classic possession stories in book and movie form, and a mystery that resonates and means more than the blurb would suggest. Good stuff, and highly recommended for a well-rounded scary tale. (The narrator, by the way, was fantastic. Grade A performance.)

The Running Man Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 03:52:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Running Man Author: Stephen King Narrator: Kevin Kenerly Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 463 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A desperate man attempts to win a reality TV game where the only objective is to stay alive in this number-one national best seller from Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman. It was the ultimate death game in a nightmare future America. The year is 2025 and reality TV has grown to the point where people are willing to wager their lives for a chance at a billion-dollar jackpot. Ben Richards is desperate - he needs money to treat his daughter's illness. His last chance is entering a game show called The Running Man where the goal is to avoid capture by Hunters who are employed to kill him. Surviving this month-long chase is another issue when everyone else on the planet is watching - and willing to turn him in for the reward. With an introduction by Stephen King on "The Importance of Being Bachman". Members Reviews: GET STUFFED MAGGOT HE REMOVED HIS UNVALUABLE, VALUABLES With the exception of The Long Walk, I believe this is the only King book, which is written in the future. I have read a lot of King, but not all, so I could be wrong. If like me, when you read, The Long Walk, you wanted to know more about the society, the story took place in. This might be it. It is a Dystopia, with people starving and lacking medical care. At one point a wife tells her husband on the phone "BEN, I TURNED TWO TRICKS THIS MORNING" and he does not even flinch. She did it to get medicine for their baby girl. Air pollution is killing people and the government is covering it up. RICH FOLKS SMOKE DOKES. Pot is legal. The better off, show off by showing off, their healthy well fed bodies, NICE T!TS. THANK YOU. The poor smoke cigarettes with the brand name of BLANDS. In this future the blacks speak like the blacks of the sixties and there is lots of racism. I'D PUT THEM ALL IN CAGES. The N word is used often, along with other racist slang. Most people are referred to by the police as MAGGOTS. The PIGS are also corrupt and like killing. The government practices DOUBLE THINK. The TV networks seem to run the country with the help of game shows. Game shows like Survivor, except when you lose, you die. IT SEEMED LIKE HE WAS JUST LET OUT OF PRISON Book and Movie are not much alike. Both are good. I like the book better. HE'LL MAKE YOU SH#T IN YOUR BOOT AND EAT IT. Language throughout is very foul. HIS VOICE WAS AS COLD AS DEEP SPACE BETWEEN PLANETS. Narrator is great. I have listened to this book several times, this is even my second audible review of it. If you like Dystopia novels, this is for you. Skip the intro If you haven't read/heard the story before, skip the Stephen King introduction as it contains spoilers. The Hunger Games series popped into my mind often The Running Man was first published in 1982 under Stephen Kings pseudonym Richard Bachman. I remember reading it shortly after it was released and again a few years later when it was revealed that Bachman was King. Then, when I was in my twenties, it seemed to be a very bleak book. Now in my fifties and a parent, the book has an overwhelming sense the desperation of a man without hope. The story does pull you in quickly. There is an immediate connection with the man character Richards. The listener roots for Richards from the beginning, realizing how he is being manipulated by the system. The world King/Bachman creates for Richard to exists in is a very segregated country. There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.

Horns Audiobook by Joe Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Hill) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:47:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Horns Subtitle: A Novel Author: Joe Hill Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3114 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Ignatius Perrish spent the night drunk and doing terrible things. He woke up the next morning with a thunderous hangover, a raging headache, and a pair of horns growing from his temples. At first, Ig thought the horns were a hallucination, the product of a mind damaged by rage and grief. He had spent the last year in a lonely, private purgatory, following the death of his beloved, Merrin Williams, who was raped and murdered under inexplicable circumstances. A mental breakdown would have been the most natural thing in the world. But there was nothing natural about the horns, which were all too real. Once the righteous Ig had enjoyed the life of the blessed: born into privilege, the second son of a renowned musician and younger brother of a rising late-night TV star, he had security, wealth, and a place in his community. Ig had it all, and morehe had Merrin and a love founded on shared daydreams, mutual daring, and unlikely midsummer magic. But Merrin's death damned all that. The only suspect in the crime, Ig was never charged or tried. And he was never cleared. In the court of public opinion in Gideon, New Hampshire, Ig is and always will be guilty because his rich and connected parents pulled strings to make the investigation go away. Nothing Ig can do, nothing he can say, matters. Everyone, it seems, including God, has abandoned him. Everyone, that is, but the devil inside. Now Ig is possessed of a terrible new power to go with his terrible new looka macabre talent he intends to use to find the monster who killed Merrin and destroyed his life. Being good and praying for the best got him nowhere. It's time for a little revenge. It's time the devil had his due. Members Reviews: EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! The whole book is good, but the first couple of hours are fall on the floor funny, and a little sad. You have to listen to know what I am talking about. There is a love story in here and you will fall in love with her, yourself. Like several of King's books such as "It" this will take you back to your childhood. It is a great story about Evil, Love and Friendship. GOD IS DEAD I am a Christian, but was okay with Hill questioning God. If you are bother by such things, this is not the book for you. God is made fun of and put down. Karl Rove Just like dad, Hill is a liberal and his stuff is political. In this book the devil is compared to Karl Rove. That is a small part of the book, but if you are sensitive, you will not like it. I thought the narrator was excellent for this book. I have read EEEEEE!! in books before and usually thought how silly. Fred does this a couple of times and with so much feeling, I will never read that as silly again. You laugh, but when you hear it, you will be feeling Ig's pain. $5.95 and $2.50 At the time that I am writing this, you can get this book for $5.95. That is a secret unannounced sale, and I don't know when it will end. This is also Customer Appreciation Month and this qualifies as one of the four books you can buy and get a $10 coupon. Which means you only pay $3.45 for this in the long run. This is a great buy at full price, what a great deal to get it so low now. FUN Any additional comments? I am so reassured after reading/listening to a Joe Hill novel. Reassured because he relatively young writing talent, age 41, who is on track to produce numerous future great book in the horror genre. I will always look forward to the next Joe Hill novel.

The Bad Games Series Box Set: Books 1-3 Audiobook by Jeff Menapace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Menapace) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:58:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bad Games Series Box Set: Books 1-3 Author: Jeff Menapace Narrator: Gary Tiedemann Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-17 Publisher: Mind Mess Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The Bad Games Box Set includes: Bad Games - the terrifying best seller that started it all. The Lambert Family is heading to Crescent Lake, a rural cabin community in Western Pennsylvania, for an idyllic weekend getaway. Some fishing, some barbecue, some games... The Fannelli brothers are heading to Crescent Lake, too. Some stalking, some kidnapping, some murder, definitely some games...though not necessarily the type of games the Lamberts had in mind. But it doesn't matter. The Lamberts are going to play whether they like it or not. Vengeful Games - the Lambert family played the Fannelli brothers' twisted game and survived. Showed the brothers they'd messed with the wrong family. However, the game is far from over. There are some new players in town. Players who have close ties to the Fannelli brothers. Players who are taking things very personally...and promising results that are very deadly. Bad Games: Hellbent - a year has passed. Marine and security specialist Domino Taylor shadows the Lambert family, the guilt he feels for the tragic events that unfolded in Western Pennsylvania haunting him without mercy. When someone from Domino's past contacts him, begging for his help, Domino reluctantly agrees, not knowing the sinister truth lying in wait: There is one final game yet to play. Members Reviews: What a ride! In Bad Games, book 1, the Lambert Family are heading for a nice, quiet, relaxing weekend in a cabin at Crescent Lake. Unbeknownst to them, along the way, they have attracted the attention of the Fannelli brothers. The brothers have included the family in one of their sick and twisted games. The family are being harassed and terrorized until the brothers decide the game has run it's course. The outcome of the games is usually death! In Vengeful Games, book 2, the Lambert family barely survived, but they showed the brothers that they messed with the wrong family. But family sticks together, and when strange and deadly things start happening to the Lamberts again they ask their close friend Domino Taylor for help and they quickly realise that the Fannelli brothers had a family, and that family are bent on revenge. In Bad Games: Hellbent, book 3, it's been a year and Domino is still protecting the Lamberts. Racked with guilt over a certain death, he is intent on keeping the family safe, but when someone from Dominos past asks for his help, he knows he has to say goodbye to the family. But someone else from his past is there to play one last game. This series was amazing. This was pretty much a non stop psychological thrill the whole way through. What the family went through was horrible but I loved how the couple came together and did whatever they needed to do to help each other. Book 1 and 2 centers on the family and it was heartbreaking seeing what they went through, in both of the books. I was on the edge of my seat throughout!! The brothers were absolute psychos! They think they are special because experts say that it's genetics that play a big role in how someone turns out, but the brothers were raised in a loving home. They think they are the exception to the rule and will be famous and studied when they are eventually caught. Not that they want to be caught, they enjoy the torture too much and love what they do! But from an early age, the brothers loved inflicting harm on others and notched their first kill at an early age. They were the worst of the worst.

Cell Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 17:30:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cell Subtitle: A Novel Author: Stephen King Narrator: Campbell Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-06 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4995 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: On October 1st, God is in His heaven, the stock market stands at 10,140, most of the planes are on time, and Clayton Riddell, an artist from Maine, is almost bouncing up Boylston Street in Boston. He's just landed a comic book deal that might finally enable him to support his family by making art instead of teaching it. He's already picked up a gift for his long-suffering wife, and he knows just what he'll get for his boy Johnny. Why not a little treat for himself? Clay's feeling good about the future. That changes in a hurry. The cause of the devastation is a phenomenon that will come to be known as The Pulse, and the delivery method is a cell phone. Everyone's cell phone. Clay and the few desperate survivors who join him suddenly find themselves in the pitch-black night of civilization's darkest age, surrounded by chaos, carnage, and a human horde that has been reduced to its basest nature...and then begins to evolve. There are 193 million cell phones in the United States alone. Who doesn't have one? Stephen King's utterly gripping, gory, and fascinating novel doesn't just ask the question "Can you hear me now?" It answers it with a vengeance. Critic Reviews: "King's imagining of what is more or less post-Armageddon Boston is rich, and the sociological asides made by his characters along the way...are jaunty and witty." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Very, very compelling Started listening to this last night. On one hand, I do have to recognize the similarity (on the surface, at least) to The Stand, The Langoliers, The Mist -- other King stories along the same general plotline. As the clock rolled by; 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, I was just facinated by this story. I don't know if it is the different world we live in at this time as opposed to the last time I visited the aforementioned stories (pre-9/11, I mean) or what, but I was unable to turn away from this story. The characters are very well fleshed-out (if a bit derivative) and interesting, the pacing is great, and I sat alone in the living room with moments of goosebumps, hoping my husband would not choose 2:00 in the morning to sneak up and say "Boo!" thereby giving me a heart failure. I'm not quite half-done, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the story. The narration is superb -- a bit of voice interpretation for different characters, but just enough to differentiate, not aggravating in the least. I may be alone here, but I would have sworn (!!) the narrator was REM's Michael Stipe. I know it is not, but the cadence, accent and tone are dead-on. Maybe I'm just nostalgic for my college days.... :) If you are a King fan or not, this is a great choice. Bear in mind this would be a NC-17 rated movie, though -- not for the fainthearted or squeamish. Disappointing Finish I enjoy Mr. King's books, and this was no exception. The story was suspenseful and well-paced. I found myself looking forward to my next opportunity to listen! Unfortunately, I don think I have ever been more disappointed by the ending of a book than I was by the abrupt and unsatisfying ending of this one. After 12 hours with these characters, the ending left me feeling a bit abandoned (perhaps even cheated?) by the author! Entertained Most will agree that new King doesn't stand up to old King.

Jaws Audiobook by Peter Benchley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Benchley) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:38:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jaws Author: Peter Benchley Narrator: Erik Steele Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1420 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Jaws is the classic, blockbuster thriller that inspired the three-time Academy Award-winning Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again - or for the first time! Jaws was #48 in the American Film Institute's 100 Years...100 Movies, and the film earned the coveted #1 spot on the Bravo network's 100 Scariest Movie Moments countdown. This timeless tale of man-eating terror that spawned a movie franchise, two video games, a Universal Studios theme park attraction, and two musicals is finally available on audio for the first time ever! ©2002 Peter Benchley; (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks America Members Reviews: Fascinating, but not for the obvious reason I read this book many years ago and knew it differed from the movie, but I thought it would be fun to listen to the audiobook version. First off, yes - the movie is much better than the book - not because the book is awful, but rather because the movie is just so good and memorable. And it is true the dialogue Benchley's puts in his character's mouths is not particularly natural and there are many redundant sections throughout. (Do note, however, that this book did spend 40 weeks on the NY Times Bestseller list and sold 20+ million copies, so someone certainly liked it!) However, the book is unintentionally fascinating as a view into mid-1970's US society. I really enjoyed the watching the characters deal with life without cell phones, without microwaves, without the internet, all the while constantly drinking, smoking, dealing with class envy, latent sexism, racism, many references to the "War" (meaning WW II) and 70's era concepts of "swinging". I'm sure Benchley thought his characters were pretty progressive, but almost 40 years later the attitudes are very amusing. Between the 70's society study and a reasonably good monster story you can definitely enjoy this book, just leave your memories of the movie at the door! Actually....it was pretty good. Jaws reads like a cross between a Stephen King novel with a bit of Moby Dick thrown in. All in all, it wasn't too shabby. It sure wasn't serious literature by any stretch of the imagination, but it was worth a credit and the time spent listening to it. Sometimes you just want to be entertained! Oh, How Disappointing! No review of Jaws could start off without mentioning the movie. I was eight at the time, so, while the rest of the family went to see it, my mom had to take me to Bambi. I remember coming out of the theater to find a woman crying and retching into a Kleenex, so distraught was she by Jaws. (My mom had to take me out of Bambi also: I just lost it when Bambi's mom got blown away by the hunter. Honestly? Between Bambi's mom dying and a freaked out shark, I think I would've handled the shark better.) When I finally saw it, I thought it was great. And when I read it, I seem to remember finding it to be a good read. So, it was quite disappointing to find that it just didn't age well. And by no means does it follow the movie. Which is just fine. I understand that. But the book has so many, many layers of the personal lives of the characters which, at first I appreciated. It's nice to have character development. It goes overboard though, and starts to drag. One wonders where the shark is. It is called Jaws, isn't it? The shark is supposed to be the main draw.

Strangers Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:59:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strangers Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2416 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: They were victims.... Cold and stark, an unknown terror gripped their dreams and turned their days into living nightmares. They were chosen.... And they could not escape. Deep in the heart of a sprawling desert, a dark memory called out to them, drawing them to the Tranquility Motel - where the terrifying truth was waiting. Critic Reviews: "With its masterful blend of elements of espionage, terror, and even some science fiction, Strangers may be the suspense novel of the year." (Library Journal) "The plot twists ingeniously...chilling." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Good story! Not really a big Koontz fan but I have to say I really enjoyed this story. The characters seemed to more flesh and blood than is typically the case with Koontz stories. The pace of the story was perfect and the conclusion was great. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for good adventure. It depends on your personality I guess I listen to audiobooks in the car on the way to work and back which equals about 1-1/4 hours of listening each day. So a book this long (29 hours) will take me about 4-1/2 weeks to finish. I've listened to several different readers over the past few years and would give the narrator of this one an average score, say three out of five stars. He does most of the characters reasonably well and has a little trouble with the women voices (but he is a guy with a deep voice so go figure). Generally for me the narrator thing is a non-issue, he doesn't ruin the book in my opinion, and he doesn't make a bad book good (I'm not saying this is a bad book, just that his reading wouldn't make it better if it was). The book itself has excellent character development and the characters are very believable. They seem like real people with real thoughts and are not superficial or outrageously successful, or "super people", which makes them believable. Yes this book is long, but so are other books with a lot of detail, which brings me back to my title. If your personality is such that you must move quickly through a book and don't care about character development details but want to get to the action, then either skip this book or wait for an abridged version. However, if you are like me and can grow to like a story because you grow to understand and then like the characters, then this book is for you. Bottom line: if you are patient, can delay gratification and like a good mystery, then you will like this book. If you are impatient and need more instant gratification, then you probably better skip it. Brilliant 20+ years ago, when already a Dean Koontz fan (Whispers, Phantoms), I read, and fell in love with, Strangers. This is the author's epic novel of friendship and hope, sometimes predictable, often suspenseful, always thought-provoking. After reading it the first time, I wondered what treatment it could be given on the big screen by a director like Spielberg. But the story is far too big for a movie, rather it could (and should) be filmed as a TV mini-series. Take note, SciFi Channel! I did find the narration a little slow at times, and didn't approve of all of the characterizations, but after listening for a few hours I became very comfortable with the reader and give him a big 'thumbs up'! For anyone that doesn't balk at a 29-hour listen, this is an outstanding choice.

Deeply Odd Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:09:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deeply Odd Subtitle: Odd Thomas, Book 6 Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: David Aaron Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3564 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The pistol appeared in his hand the way a dove appears in the hand of a good magician, as if it materialized out of thin air. "You think I wont do it right here in the open. But youd be surprised.... Youll drop before you get the breath to scream." The truck driver is decked out like a rhinestone cowboy, only instead of a guitar hes slinging a gun - and Odd Thomas is on the wrong end of the barrel. Though he narrowly dodges a bullet, Odd cant outrun the shocking vision burned into his mind...or the destiny that will drive him into a harrowing showdown with absolute evil. How do you make sure a crime that hasnt happened yet, never does? Thats the critical question facing Odd Thomas, the young man with a unique ability to commune with restless spirits and help them find justice and peace. But this time, its the living who desperately need Odd on their side. Three helpless innocents will be brutally executed unless Odd can intervene in time. Who the potential victims are and where they can be found remain a mystery. The only thing Odd knows for sure is who the killer will be: the homicidal stranger who tried to shoot him dead in a small-town parking lot. With the ghost of Alfred Hitchcock riding shotgun and a network of unlikely allies providing help along the way, Odd embarks on an interstate game of cat and mouse with his sinister quarry. He will soon learn that his adversary possesses abilities that may surpass his own and operates in service to infinitely more formidable foes, with murder a mere prelude to much deeper designs. Traveling across a landscape haunted by portents of impending catastrophe, Odd will do what he must and go where his path leads him, drawing ever closer to the dark heart of his long journey - and, perhaps, to the bright light beyond. Critic Reviews: "Koontz gives his character wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity - and moral outrage." (USA Today) Members Reviews: DIMPLES, ARE A GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD WE MIGHT AS WELL EAT This is a character driven series and a character driven book. Koontz is one of the best at creating a character and making you care. CALL ME, EDIE. YES MA'AM. Odd is the most famous fry cook in the world and we have watched him grow over six books. His elderly employer in this book is a hoot and even though we never meet him, ONE EARED BOB seems most interesting. Even though this is book six, I believe you can enjoy it without reading the previous books. If you liked this you will want to go back and read the rest. I did get a little tired of the never answering a question routine. Cute at first, annoying the hundredth time. DON'T DOUBLE THINK YOURSELF So, your wondering why three stars. I love Odd and the first seven chapters were fantastic. The rest of the book is one lecture after another. We are preached at about morals, bravery and various other personal attributes. There is a tremendous amount of psychology. I go to church once a week, I don't need to be preached at in the books I read for entertainment, especially when I pay for the book, for it's entertainment value. If I want psychology, there are hundreds of books out there for that. Just because Koontz sells millions of books, doesn't make him a know it all in morals. If he is so knowledgeable, he should write some non-fiction books. Or instead of out and out preaching, show us, don't preach it.

Lisey's Story Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:12:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lisey's Story Author: Stephen King Narrator: Mare Winningham Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-06 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3187 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Now it's Lisey's turn to face Scott's demons, Lisey's turn to go to Boo'ya Moon. What begins as a widow's effort to sort through the papers of her celebrated husband becomes a nearly fatal journey into the darkness he inhabited. Perhaps King's most personal and powerful story ever, Lisey's Story is about the wellsprings of creativity, the temptations of madness, and the secret language of love. Critic Reviews: "As much about the facets of longtime marriage as it is about the characters themselves, Lisey's Story offers a poignant glimpse at abiding love and the tides of grief, and the internal language of relationships of all kinds." (Atlantic Monthly) "In Lisey's Story, Stephen King makes bold, brilliant use of his satanic storytelling gift, his angelic ear for language, and above all his incomparable ability to find the epic in the ordinary." (Michael Chabon) "Lisey's Story is bright and brilliant. It's dark and desperate. While I'll always consider The Shining, my first ride on King's wild Tilt-A-Whirl, a gorgeous, bloody jewel, I found, on this latest ride, a treasure box heaped with dazzling gems. A few of them have sharp, hungry teeth." (Nora Roberts) Members Reviews: Vintage, Mature SK Lisey's story was a superb reflection of how this writer's mind works minus unnecessary gore. Story was spellbinding, building slowly to an incredible finish. The reader was one of the finest I've heard and she made the story come to life. It's a love story--it's a horror story--it's both I just finished Lisey's Story today, and I have to say that if this book and Cell signal a new turn for Stephen King, I'm happy about it. As with Cell, King is talking about bigger things within the context of horror, but with this book he's also talking about them within the context of a long marriage. This time they're the presence of love, and language and myth. Lisey's Story doesn't follow the standard King map many may expect. Nobody's holed up in a cellar or a car or an abandoned building with a monster at the door. There are horrific parts and suspenseful parts, but those looking for a gorefest will probably be disappointed. That may be the reason why some reviewers complained about a slow start. I didn't find it slow, however; the seed of the plot is planted when the "incuncs" are introduced. "Incunc" is Lisey's malapropism for "incunabula," or rare, unpublished manuscripts that are often in the author's own hand. Scholars expect that Lisey's departed husband, a writer, has left some behind and they want to get their hands on them. The scholars are what Lisey calls the "incuncs," and the book goes back and forth between their presence in the present time, and Lisey's memories of her marriage. I'm not a big love story person, so I almost didn't get this book. But I'm glad I did. This isn't Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett; this is two messed-up people, both with problems, who managed to stay together and like it in spite of everything. I found that inspiring and touching. Moreover, King's prose style has improved a lot over the last three decades (as we might hope!), but he still knows how to tell a good story. Mare Winningham does a great job on the narration as well.

The Visitors Audiobook by Catherine Burns

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Burns) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:43:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Visitors Author: Catherine Burns Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 241 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: With the smart suspense of Emma Donoghue's Room and the atmospheric claustrophobia of Grey Gardens, Catherine Burns' debut novel, The Visitors, explores the complex truths we are able to keep hidden from ourselves and the twisted realities that can lurk beneath even the most serene of surfaces. Marion Zetland lives with her domineering older brother, John, in a crumbling mansion on the edge of a northern seaside resort. A timid spinster in her 50s who still sleeps with teddy bears, Marion does her best to live by John's rules, even if it means turning a blind eye to the noises she hears coming from behind the cellar door...and turning a blind eye to the women's laundry in the hamper that isn't hers. For years she's buried the signs of John's devastating secret into the deep recesses of her mind - until the day John is crippled by a heart attack, and Marion becomes the only one whose shoulders are fit to bear his secret. Forced to go down to the cellar and face what her brother has kept hidden, Marion discovers more about herself than she ever thought possible. As the truth is slowly unraveled, we finally begin to understand: Maybe John isn't the only one with a dark side.... Members Reviews: wasted potential I really loved and appreciated the literary value here--this book reads, at least for the first several chapters, as--well, what would you call it if it's southern gothic but you're not sure that it's set in the south--suburban gothic, maybe. It reads like Flannery O'Connor, Shirley Jackson, or Donna Tartt--that thick, beautifully overwrought sense of space and time, combined with a creeping sense of dread that you feel but can't name as it just gets darker and darker. However, the real joy in O'Connor, Jackson, or Tartt is that they reward you--either with a crashing thundering climax, or with continuous character growth, or both--and this one didn't do that. Instead it floundered somewhere between repetitiveness, predictableness, frustration, and--well, just getting grosser and sadder--and, like other reviewers have said, when the climax came, it was too little, too late, and I really just wanted a shower. I'm left with uncomfortable flashbacks that I wish I didn't have, with nothing to ponder or chew on, and I wish I'd read something else. Wonderful, yet creepy insight into deranged minds! I thoroughly enjoyed this story, I was taken in by Marion's imagination and her fantasies, and my heart actually went out to her - even when her dark side shows itself. Their mother was poison to these two siblings and it would be very interesting if the author could write another novel from John's perspective. Their father may have contributed to some of the deviance too but he's not mentioned much, so John's thought patterns would be interesting to tap into. (Hint hint Catherine Burns!) John's character truly did not believe he was doing anything wrong. I also liked the hint of the super-natural in this story when it mentioned psychics and the things revealed by them. Another review said there was porn and unsettling things in this, but there isn't.

Just After Sunset Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:56:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just After Sunset Subtitle: Stories Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King, Jill Eikenberry, Holter Graham, George Guidall, Ron McLarty, Denis O'Hare, Ben Shenkman, Mare Winningham Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1777 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Who but Stephen King would turn a Port-O-San into a slimy birth canal, or a roadside honky-tonk into a place for endless love? A book salesman with a grievance might pick up a mute hitchhiker, not knowing the silent man in the passenger seat listens altogether too well. Or an exercise routine on a stationary bicycle, begun to reduce bad cholesterol, might take its rider on a captivating -- and then terrifying -- journey. Set on a remote key in Florida, "The Gingerbread Girl" is a riveting tale featuring a young woman as vulnerable -- and resourceful -- as Audrey Hepburn's character in Wait Until Dark. In "Ayana," a blind girl works a miracle with a kiss and the touch of her hand. For King, the line between the living and the dead is often blurry, and the seams that hold our reality intact might tear apart at any moment. In one of the longer stories here, "N.", which recently broke new ground when it was adapted as a graphic digital entertainment, a psychiatric patient's irrational thinking might create an apocalyptic threat in the Maine countryside...or keep the world from falling victim to it. Just After Sunset - call it dusk, call it twilight, it's a time when human intercourse takes on an unnatural cast, when nothing is quite as it appears, when the imagination begins to reach for shadows as they dissipate to darkness and living daylight can be scared right out of you. It's the perfect time for Stephen King. Members Reviews: King scores another coup Listening to audio books, like viewing art, is a subjective exercise. I was amazed at the negative reviews. This was classic King -- showing his expertise as one of America's finest WRITERS, without being pigeonholed into the genre of horror. As other reviews noted, "N" is worth the price of the download. Incredible story, and the multiple readers make it sing. My favorite story was "The Things They Left Behind," which entertained me through three listens over a two-week span. I enjoyed "The Gingerbread Girl," but thought Mare Winningham's read was bored and uninspired. Ms. Winningham is a fine actor, but sounded barely interested in this story. King's read of "Harvey's Dream" showed that his reading skills have improved... and that particular story is short but excellent. Bottom line -- if you are familiar with King's work and enjoy it, you will truly love this download. Not the usual I'm not a SK reader, but was intrigued by the short story premise and was not disappointed. Some were better than others, as is usual in a collection, but makes it easy to move on if you don't like one. Particularly enjoyed Things They Left Behind, Cat from Hell, Reststop, and the last one is not to be missed. The different readers provide variety and help separate the stories. If you want the usual SK, don't get this...if you want something different, give it a try. This is very long, so don't expect a quick listen. It is more a journey than a destination. Not for people seeking cheap thrills If you are looking for a pointless gore fest then this book is not for you. This book tells ordinary stories in an extraordinary ways. It is a roller coaster of emotions.

Ghost Story Audiobook by Peter Straub

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Straub) — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:25:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Story Author: Peter Straub Narrator: Buck Schirner Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 901 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: For four aging men in the terror-stricken town of Milburn, New York, an act inadvertently carried out in their youth has come back to haunt them. Now they are about to learn what happens to those who believe they can bury the past - and get away with murder. Peter Straub's classic best seller is a work of "superb horror" (Washington Post Book World) that, like any good ghost story, stands the test of time - and conjures our darkest fears and nightmares. Members Reviews: Great Story! The Best of Peter Straub If you are looking for fast-paced horror this is not the book for you. But if you enjoy an interesting, eerie story that slowly unfolds you will love this book. It is well written, steady paced, and, for the most part, well narrated. I was initially discouraged from this book because other listeners had complained of bad narration. While it is true that the narrator does a poor impersonation of a woman's voice it is not completely off-putting. Imagine Charlton Heston impersonating a woman and you will have a good idea of what to expect. The main characters are wealthy, retirement-aged, small town men who befriended one another years before the story picks up. Don't let this put you off. The characters will become relatable and endearing shortly into the story. If you enjoy this book, you will also enjoy The Good House by Tananarive Due and Phantoms by Dean Koontz. Stop complaining about the narrator I almost didn't get this book because so many people complained about the narrator. While he doesn't do Stella any justice, all the other voices were really good! The narrator had to do upwards of 20 voices, if not more! He did a great job! I was really impressed. Overall the book was good. I'm not much into fiction but I love scary stories. This wasn't the scariest novel I've ever read, but it was pretty intense at times. I enjoyed it. It was certainly unique. Slow steady boil to frightening Thoroughly enjoyed this book & can't believe I hadn't ever read it before. Narrator did a nice job with so many characters. The Root of Evil Steven King named Peter Straub's Ghost Story as one of the greatest horror novels of modern times, alongside The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby. King's comparison is very well earned. Like with those novels, Straub takes his sweet time building up his world, specifically the town of Milburn and the history of the Chowder Society, but if you give this a chance you will not be disappointed. A deeply frightening story about the root of all supernatural horrors. I very highly recommend checking it out... this ghost story will really haunt you. More than ghosts! If you are looking for a book that is short, fast paced, has thrills in every chapter, and lots lots of ghosts, this isnt it. However, this is a well written eerie story that covers the adult lifetimes of five men, now at retirement age. An incident that happened when they were young men bound them together and twisted their individual and collective fates. The consequences happened subtly at first and to some more than others. In their late years things get more intense and blatant; they realize that the consequences of their youthful deed will kill them, all their relatives, and many others. The story is created in layers.

Universal Harvester Audiobook by John Darnielle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Darnielle) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:52:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Universal Harvester Subtitle: A Novel Author: John Darnielle Narrator: John Darnielle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 455 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Jeremy works at the Video Hut in Nevada, Iowa. It's a small town in the center of the state - the first a in Nevada pronounced ay. This is the late 1990s, and even if the Hollywood Video in Ames poses an existential threat to Video Hut, there are still regular customers, a rush in the late afternoon. It's good enough for Jeremy: It's a job, quiet and predictable, and it gets him out of the house, where he lives with his dad and where they both try to avoid missing Mom, who died six years ago in a car wreck. But when a local schoolteacher comes in to return her copy of Targets - an old movie, starring Boris Karloff, one Jeremy himself had ordered for the store - she has an odd complaint: "There's something on it," she says, but doesn't elaborate. Two days later a different customer returns a different tape, a new release, and says it's not defective, exactly, but altered: "There's another movie on this tape." Jeremy doesn't want to be curious, but he brings the movies home to take a look. And indeed, in the middle of each movie, the screen blinks dark for a moment, and the movie is replaced by a few minutes of jagged, poorly lit home video. The scenes are odd and sometimes violent, dark, and deeply disquieting. There are no identifiable faces, no dialogue or explanation - the first video has just the faint sound of someone breathing - but there are some recognizable landmarks. These have been shot just outside of town. So begins John Darnielle's haunting and masterfully unsettling Universal Harvester: the once placid Iowa fields and farmhouses now sinister and imbued with loss and instability and profound foreboding. The audiobook will take Jeremy and those around him deeper into this landscape than they have ever expected to go. They will become part of a story that unfolds years into the past and years into the future, part of an impossible search for something someone once lost that they would do anything to regain. Engineered by Matt Douglas Music by Buttonwood Agreement John Darnielle - piano, guitar Joaquin Spengemann - drums and percussion Additional synth by John Vanderslice Music produced by John Vanderslice at Tiny Telephone, San Francisco Additional mixing and postproduction by Tim Franklin Critic Reviews: "Darnielle's understated narration is a perfect match for the quiet story. His restrained delivery highlights the steady Midwestern attitude of his characters, making the story's pensive strangeness that much more unsettling." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: poignant story about grief This is a haunting story about the personal nature of grief. It shows the uncomfortable feeling people get when they get too close to a traumatic event. the story assembles several different stories of loss and coping, and the result makes the reader or listener feel uncomfortable. The story pushes our comfort zone a little. at first I felt the story was fast and gripping but then it slowed down, took unexpected turns. I liked the detours themselves, but wondered how it would connect to the larger thread. It pulled through. Better still, between the larger theme and offhand comments, I found myself thinking I thought the same thing as the narrator. Simply, I had a feeling about an aspect of life and the narrator said the same thing.

Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror with Meg: Origins Audiobook by Steve Alten

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Alten) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 09:25:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror with Meg: Origins Author: Steve Alten Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 437 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: On a top-secret dive into the Pacific Ocean's deepest canyon, Jonas Taylor found himself face-to-face with the largest and most ferocious predator in the history of the animal kingdom. The sole survivor of the mission, Taylor is haunted by what he's sure he saw but still can't prove exists-Carcharodon megalodon, the massive mother of the great white shark. The average prehistoric Meg weighs in at twenty tons and could tear apart a Tyrannosaurus rex in seconds. Written off as a crackpot suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Taylor refuses to forget the depths that nearly cost him his life. With a PhD in paleontology under his belt, Taylor spends years theorizing, lecturing, and writing about the possibility that Meg still feeds at the deepest levels of the sea. But it takes an old friend in need to get him to return to the water, and a hotshot female submarine pilot to dare him back into a high-tech miniature sub. Diving deeper than he ever has before, Taylor will face terror like he's never imagined, and what he finds could turn the tides bloody red until the end of time. Critic Reviews: "The action is nonstop." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Daa-dat, Daa-dat, Daa-dat, dadadadadadadadaddadada JAWS, to the Extreme IT'S HEAD ALONE WAS PROBABLY AS LARGE AS A DODGE RAM PICKUP. IT'S JAWS COULD HAVE ENGULFED AND SWALLOWED A DOZEN GROWN MEN WHOLE. TEETH: RAZOR SHARP, SEVEN TO EIGHT INCHES LONG EACH POSSESSING THE SERRATED EDGES OF A STAINLESS-STEEL KNIFE. THE SPECIES DOMINATED THE OCEANS FOR TENS OF MILLIONS OF YEARS. OUR TWO SPECIES NO DOUBT SHARED THE PLANET AT THE SAME TIME. Plus more. This book is full of science facts, that make you believe that this Megalodon could still live today in the deepest parts of the ocean. Imagining the size of the this killing machine is scary enough. Besides the science, there is plenty of action, involving the swallowing of men, women, ships and helicopters. THAT, THE GUY, WHOSE BANGING YOUR WIFE Yes, there is also a story. Maybe not the strongest aspect of the book, but it kept my attention. Extra I will check back at later dates and every review I find that mentions the exact amount of times Jonas loses consciousness will get a helpful vote from me. The Best Ocean Thriller Since Jaws!! What did you love best about Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror with Meg: Origins? I 'm wish I had found this series earlier. I LOVE ocean thrillers... anything shark related and this hits the mark on all 5 -star cylinders! I love the fact that it is based on a very realistic, plausible premise with plenty of scientific realism to support the story. This makes it all the more thrilling. The characters are well developed and also realistic. The images of MEG just pop out at you . My husband and I are both enthralled and I've ordered the rest of the series. Just wish Primal Waters was on audio!! Never heard of the author accidentally finding. totally new to Steve alten but not new to sean. I can say without a doubt I will be reading the rest of this series and other works Steve will do. thanks for hours if incredible storytelling guys. Great read! I'm a huge fan of the Jurassic Park\Lost World books and was looking for something in that vein and this was recommended. Holy CRAP did it deliver! Great Story! Giant Shark Attack! Meg was a fantastic book about a Megaladon who has surfaced into our seas.

The Elementals Audiobook by Michael McDowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael McDowell) — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:43:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Elementals Author: Michael McDowell Narrator: R.C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-16 Publisher: Valancourt Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2213 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: 2017 Audie Award Finalist After a bizarre and disturbing incident at the funeral of matriarch Marian Savage, the McCray and Savage families look forward to a restful and relaxing summer at Beldame, on Alabama's Gulf Coast, where three Victorian houses loom over the shimmering beach. Two of the houses are habitable, while the third is slowly and mysteriously being buried beneath an enormous dune of blindingly white sand. But though long uninhabited, the third house is not empty. Inside, something deadly lies in wait. Something that has terrified Dauphin Savage and Luker McCray since they were boys and which still haunts their nightmares. Something horrific that may be responsible for several terrible and unexplained deaths years earlier - and is now ready to kill again.... A haunted house story unlike any other, Michael McDowell's The Elementals (1981) was one of the finest novels to come out of the horror publishing explosion of the 1970s and '80s. Though best known for his screenplays for Tim Burton's Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas, McDowell is now being rediscovered as one of the best modern horror writers and a master of Southern Gothic literature. This edition of McDowell's masterpiece of terror features a new introduction by award-winning horror author Michael Rowe. McDowell's first novel, the grisly and darkly comic The Amulet (1979), is also available from Valancourt Books. Members Reviews: Amazing novel by an all but forgotten author. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Just a small warning: there is a prologue in the original novel missing in this supposed unabridged audio version, which - in my opinion - is essential to the story. Nevertheless, this is without a doubt one of the finest novels of the supernatural I have ever read. I recommend this highly. I read my own somewhat tattered paperback original every year, and will likely continue to do so. "Savage Mothers Eat Their Children" I had not experienced the horror writing of Michael McDowell, and readily admit I didn't recognize him by name. But that was yesterday. "The Elementals" is among the finest horror novels I have ever read. Although written decades ago, this story can compete with today's bestsellers in the same genre. McDowell captivates by opening with several generations of a southern family sitting in their living room and are told a horrific story regarding their ancestors. I will never, ever, forget it. I felt like McDowell had picked me up and dropped me onto their sofa. There is a father/daughter relationship that brings witty humor into the story. Both of these characters are fleshed out and consistently captivating. This book is raw, it's original, and it is frightening to the core. You would shelve this author between Stephen King and Clive Barker in the library of your mind. EAT MY EYEBALLS This is more about rich families in Alabama than a horror. Written in 1981, it fits the style of writing of the time. Start with very little that is scary and than build from there. This starts with an interesting funeral scene and than creepy talk about live burials shortly after. Than we hear " don't go in that house it is scary" for several hours. The book goes over five hours before the word Elemental is even mentioned and than it turns out to be another word for spirit. Everything happens in the last hour.

Phantoms Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:22:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Phantoms Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Buck Schirner Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1674 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: ...and closer... At first, they thought it was the work of a maniac. Or terrorists. Or toxic contamination. Or a bizarre new disease. ...and closer... But then they found the truth. And they saw it in the flesh. And it was worse than anything any of them had ever imagined. Critic Reviews: "First-rate suspense, scary and stylish." (Los Angeles Times) "Schirner's pacing and pitch respond to the story's context, and his characterizations of female characters are impressive." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Shape Changers, Demons, Mythological Beasts ... In our history there have been several Mass Vanishings and this is Koontz spin on that. Like in most Koontz books, I am amazed on how much and many different things he throws into one book. This story as aspects of John Carpenter's The Thing, The Blob, Ghost Busters and Sphere in it. You will meet Prehistoric Animals, Demons, shape shifters, Mythological Beasts, bloated corpses, mutilations, etc. There are discussions on Mass Vanishings, Religion, First Encounters, Mythology, Biological Warfare, Poltergeists, The Ancient Enemy, Genetics, The Bermuda Triangle, Voodoo, and Devil Worship. I liked the book and would recommend it as good entertainment. What kept it from getting five stars was that there got to be too much shape shifting and finding of bodies. That got a little old and there was one really stupid part in the book, which he should have cleaned up. This giant evil moth the size of an eagle attacks the window of a house they are in and then minutes later they decided to go outside and of course it attacks and kills a man. Some have complained about the narrator, but I thought he was very good and did not notice what they were complaining about. My favorite Koontz books are: The Bad Place, Lightning, Dragon Tears, By the light Of The Moon, Life Expectancy, Forever Odd and Frankenstein: Lost Souls. GREAT story. HORRIBLE narrator! Phantoms is one of Koontz better stories, scary and it keeps you wanting to listen more. HOWEVER! Buck Schirner is probably on of the WORST narrators I've ever heard. One person said he sounded like Daffy Duck. I'll go so far as to say that he sounds like a cross between Daffy Duck and Barry White. Quite annoying! But since Phantoms is such a great story, I will tolerate it. If you can handle the Daffy/Barry voice, you will be pleased. Terrifying One of the scariest Koontz novels I've listened to recently. Not a lot of psychological nuance (as in some of Koontz' later works), but downright chilling to listen to on a dark night when you're all alone. . . great book..odd reader I really love this book and was really looking forward to listening to it. Sadly, the narrator does this weird breathy thing every time he talks for a female...and it's just annoying as hell. When two of the main characters are female, it's important to get a narrator that can do female voices. Great Fun!! I'm a big fan of Dean Koontz who writes imaginative, fast paced stories about compelling characters (likeable or not) who are often forced to re-think their world and their lives during the course of the action. "Phantoms" is one of those books. I like to listen to my audible books while I knit but I made the mistake of trying to listen to this book while knitting a very complicated sock pattern with four double pointed needles. Not a good idea.

Infected Audiobook by Scott Sigler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott Sigler) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:33:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Infected Subtitle: A Novel Author: Scott Sigler Narrator: Scott Sigler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1252 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Working under the government's shroud of secrecy, CIA operative Dew Phillips crisscrosses the country trying in vain to capture a live victim. With only decomposing corpses for clues, CDC epidemiologist Margaret Montoya races to analyze the science behind this deadly contagion. She discovers that these killers all have one thing in common - they've been contaminated by a bioengineered parasite, shaped by a complexity far beyond the limits of known science. Meanwhile, Perry Dawsey - a hulking former football star now resigned to life as a cubicle-bound desk jockey - awakens one morning to find several mysterious welts growing on his body. Soon Perry finds himself acting and thinking strangely, hearing voices....He is infected. The fate of the human race may well depend on the bloody war Perry must wage with his own body, because the parasites want something from him, something that goes beyond mere murder. Infected was the first major print release from Internet phenom Scott Sigler, whose podcast-only audiobooks have drawn an immense cult following, with more than three million individual episodes downloaded. Now Sigler thrills listeners with this cinematic, relentlessly paced novel that mixes and matches genres, combining horror, techno thriller, and suspense in a heady mix that is equal parts Chuck Palahniuk, Michael Crichton, and Stephen King. Critic Reviews: "Sigler is masterful at grabbing the reader by the throat and refusing to let go. Just when I thought I knew what abyss he was leading me across, he knocked the bridge out from under... I think I screamed the whole way down." (Lincoln Child) "Infected blends science fiction and horror into a pulpy masterpiece of action, terror, and suspense....Three recommendations: don't read it at night, or just after you've eaten a full meal, or if you're weak of heart....You've been warned!" (James Rollins) Members Reviews: Confused? This review might help. Listeners who are unfamiliar with Scott Sigler might be wondering about all the strange reviews of this novel: A few years ago, when Mr. Sigler was an aspiring author, he began publishing his novels online in podcast form. Every week, he read a chapter aloud and made it available to his podcast subscribers for free. The stories were pretty damn entertaining, and his podcast became one of the most popular feeds on the internet. His fans call themselves "junkies" because of their addiction to Scott's weekly fiction "fix". He produced several free online audiobooks in this fashion, and all were eventually printed by small publishing houses. "Infected" was his first novel to be picked up by a major publisher. Marketing an audiobook was problematic because Scott had already read the book on his podcast for free. Hence, this Director's Cut. (If you look in the pupil on the cover, it says "Director's Cut" in blue letters.) This version contains several scenes that are missing from the free podcast version and the print novel. They're not crucial to the story, but they are entertaining. As other reviewers have stated, this is a horror novel for listeners with a strong stomach. Don't expect a Robin Cook style medical thriller. What porn is to sex, this book is to violence and vulgarity. Having stated those disclaimers, let me say it's a damn good page-turner.

The House Next Door Audiobook by Darcy Coates

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Darcy Coates) — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 18:54:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House Next Door Subtitle: A Ghost Story Author: Darcy Coates Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-17 Publisher: Black Owl Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: I live next to a haunted house. I began to suspect something was wrong with the gothic building when its family fled in the middle of the night, the children screaming, the mother crying. They never came back to pack up their furniture. No family stays long. Animals avoid the place. Once, I thought I saw a woman's silhouette pacing through the upstairs room...but that seems impossible; no one was living there at the time. A new occupant, Anna, has just moved in. I paid her a visit to warn her about the building. I didn't expect us to become friends, but we did. And now that Marwick House is waking up, she's asked me to stay with her. I never intended to become involved with the building or its vengeful, dead inhabitant. But now I have to save Anna...before it's too late for the both of us. Members Reviews: Not a fan I really didn't like this narrator. The narrator's voice inflection was that of a robot and was so irritating that it was very hard to finish the book. I think the book would have been way more fun to listen to if someone else had narrated and put some passion into the words. awesome loved this book the author is great and she really captures me into the story kept me entranced. loved it kept right on reading I mean listening. unfortunately I really don't like writing reviews. Good story Good story with a bit of suspense. Kept me interested till the end. Performance was very well done. Beginning was strong....ending, not so much (NOT SCARY......AT ALL!!! MILDLY CREEPY AT BEST) It started off pretty good, moved along nicely, but it went south really quickly after chapter 23. It just seemed like the author either gave up or didn't know where to take the story. By the end of the book I just wanted it to be over. I didn't even care what happened to the characters.

Forest Audiobook by Ambrose Ibsen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ambrose Ibsen) — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:40:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forest Subtitle: The Afterlife Investigations, Book 2 Author: Ambrose Ibsen Narrator: Joe Hempel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: Ambrose Ibsen Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "You should not have answered its call...." Professor Stephen Barlow is no longer a skeptic. Having faced the horrors of Chaythe Asylum, he turns his attention to the man responsible for the Third Ward Incident - the enigmatic Dr. Corvine - in the hopes of finding answers to his many questions. But some things, he soon learns, are better left lost to history. Traveling to a remote cabin in Michigan in search of the doctor and his research, Stephen finds himself descending deeper into a world of terror and madness. He and his students uncover the frightful truth about Corvine's experiments and realize that they may have unleashed something terrible in their meddling. Forest is the second novel in the Afterlife Investigations trilogy. The Afterlife Investigations Members Reviews: Brilliant sequel. I couldn't wait for this to come to audio because Joe Hempel really brought the first to life and I knew he would nail this one! After the events of the first book, Stephen is intent on finding out more about what was released when they opened the Asylum. This time round, Elizabeth and Jake want nothing to do with it so Stephen sets off alone. But Jake soon calls him and tells him Elizabeth is acting strange. With everything Stephen learns about what Dr. Corvine was doing, it doesn't take him long to realise that Elizabeth is in serious danger. I loved book 1 and couldn't wait to dive into this one!! This is just as good as book one, if not better!! There isn't as much supernatural happenings in this one. Instead we dive deeper into Dr. Corvines past and, to me anyway, that was much scarier!! Stephen and Jake's investigation takes them to places that were wiped off the maps. I had chills for pretty much all of the book!! The characters are as good as ever. Stephen has grown a lot since the first book. He isn't the novice and skeptic he was back then. The deeper he goes into the doctors past and his experiments, the worse it is. Jake is his hesitant partner in crime, but again, he has grown a lot from the grunting, jealous boy he was in book 1! All the characters were well written and developed. In all, this was such an amazing read. Ambrose Ibsen is a writer more should know about. Ever singe book I've read by him has been different and captivating. He knows how to write a scary book and when you pair that book with Joe Hempel, well, it's a winner!! Go read some of this authors work. You will be instantly hooked!! Joe Hempel is such an easy narrator to listen to. He makes listening to books effortless!! He is always clear, always knows how to make inflections work and always, always delivers a flawless performance. He is a narrator I recommend to people because I know they will enjoy his performance. I was voluntarily provided this audiobook for free from the author, narrator, or publisher. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts. Forest literally leaves you dangling from the tree Forest is the sequel to Asylum: The Afterlife Investigations, Book 1. It is a thriller, horror, paranormal story written by Ambrose Ibsen. If you have not read or listen to Asylum, STOP reading now. It is impossible to write a review of Forest without mentioning plot points from Asylum. Stephen Barlow is an adjunct professor at an Ohio college we met in Asylum. He witnesses a student being killed by a hit and run.

My Life as a White Trash Zombie Audiobook by Diana Rowland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Diana Rowland) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:47:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life as a White Trash Zombie Author: Diana Rowland Narrator: Allison McLemore Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4419 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Paranormal, 2013 Teenage delinquent Angel Crawford lives with her redneck father in the swamps of southern Louisiana. She's a high school dropout, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and has a police record a mile long. But when she's made into a zombie after a car crash, her addictions disappear, except for her all-consuming need to stay "alive". Critic Reviews: "Allison McLemore's delicate voice and Southern accent give Angel's first-person narration a humorous kick. McLemore excels at bringing Angel's self-deprecating and sarcastic comments to life. Her brisk pacing suits Angel's personality and draws listeners in from the first chapter, keeping them glued to their earphones as she plays up the book's 'gross factor' with drawling descriptions of gooey brains and crunchy skull cavities. She's also good at giving unique voices and mannerisms to secondary characters." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: It's Not F**king Rocket Science A BRAIN A DAY KEEPS THE ROTTING AWAY I thought I was tired of zombies. Rowland writes an intelligent Zombie novel with much different about it. Rowland knows or has been White Trash, as she portrays trailer park life as it really is. Yet, like Walter Mosley, she finds complex personalities, where you would not expect to find it. JUST BECAUSE I WAS INSANE DON'T MEAN I HAVE TO ACT ALL CRAZY. SH*T DOESN'T JUST HAPPEN, SOMEONE HAS TO MAKE A BONEHEAD DECISION FIRST. Angel, the main character may have a pity party from time to time, but she always comes to her senses and talks herself into doing the right thing. Her parents suck and society puts her down, put she does not let that be an excuse for failure. By chapter nine, you will be in love with Angel. MY REFLEXES WERE PEGGED AT F**K YEA. HOLY SH*T I'D ATE BRAINS FOR TWO WEEKS AND LOVING IT. GOD F**KING DAMN IF HE WASN'T SERIOUSLY GOOD LOOKING. This is most definately an adult book. The language is what you would hear from white trash and the subject matter is adult. UNLESS YOUR F**KING ME, DON'T PUT YOUR HANDS ON ME. I thought the narrator was very convincing and made the audible better then reading the book. WHAT DID THE ZOMBIE TELL THE WAITER? KEEP THE TIP. GET A "LIFE"! Become a Zombie... I enjoyed this book. The narration was good and the story was lite, while still keeping my interest throughout the entire audio performance. My favorite character was Angel. She is a bit of an underdog. And I loved the way she pulled herself up and made the best of a bad situation. I keep saying that I am done with ZOMBIE BOOKS, but this book had the coolest cover art, and what could one little zombie fix hurt?!!!!?? You know where I'm going with this... YES. I have already purchased the next book in this series. And as soon as I am done writing this stupid review, I plan on listening to it. Darn it all. Surprisingly "brainy" After listening to this totally fun book about eating brains, I have to eat my words: I don't hate Zombies after all! This is the third pretty great Zombie book (after The Junkie Quatrain and World War Z) I've listened to and I have finally realized that this proves something I've known for many years but kind of forgot - there are NO limits on great writers and creative minds.

The Best of Richard Matheson Audiobook by Richard Matheson, Victor LaValle - editor/introduction

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Matheson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 23:47:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best of Richard Matheson Author: Richard Matheson, Victor LaValle - editor/introduction Narrator: Donald Corren, Peter Berkrot, Paul Michael Garcia, Hillary Huber, Traber Burns, Scott Brick, Devon Sorvari, Kevin Kenerly Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Among the greats of 20th-century horror and fantasy, few names stand above Richard Matheson. Though known by many for novels like I Am Legend and his 16 Twilight Zone episodes, Matheson truly shines in his chilling, masterful short stories. Since his first story appeared in 1950, virtually every major writer of science fiction and fantasy has fallen under his influence, including Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, and Joe Hill, as well as filmmakers like Stephen Spielberg and J. J. Abrams. Matheson revolutionized horror by taking it out of Gothic castles and strange cosmos and into the darkened streets and suburbs we recognize as our own. He infused tales of the fantastic and supernormal with dark explorations of human nature, delving deep into the universal dread of feeling alone and threatened in a dangerous world. The Best of Richard Matheson brings together his greatest hits as chosen by Victor LaValle, an expert on horror fiction and one of its brightest talents, marking the first major overview of Matheson's legendary career. Narrated by Robertson Dean, Donald Corren, Peter Berkrot, Paul Michael Garcia, Hillary Huber, Traber Burns, Scott Brick, Devon Sorvari, and Kevin Kenerly. Members Reviews: Rich and thrilling storytelling Great stories from Richard Matheson. The complete list (I think) is below: Born of Man and Woman Prey Witch War Shipshape Home Blood Son Where There's a Will Dying Room Only Counterfeit Bills Death Ship Dance of the Dead Man with a Club Button, Button Duel Day of Reckoning The Prisoner Dress of White Silk Haircut Nightmare at 20,000 Feet The Funeral Third From the Sun The Last Day Long Distance Call Deus ex Machina One for the Books Now Die in It The Conqueror The Holiday Man No Such Thing as a Vampire Big Surprise A Visit to Santa Claus Finger Prints Mute Shock Wave If you're unfamiliar with Matheson, think "Man on the Wing of the Airplane", "The Box", and "I am Legend". His stories are often macabre and imaginative, but not always scary. This is much more "Twilight Zone (for which he was a repeated writer) than "Tales from the Darkside". After reading a bit of Hell House, I wasn't a big fan of Matheson. After such a large sampling of his short stories, my opinion has changed. At his best (The Last Day, Duel) Matheson describes humanity at the brink...at the edge of its survival, its sanity, or its ability to endure. If you like strange tales with a dark flavor, try this selection out. Victor LaValle Introduction is NOT included I was excited for this collection, as I've only read Matheson's novels and have always enjoyed his work. Unfortunately the introduction by Victor LaValle which is part of the reason I purchased this collection is not included even though it's listed in the book information on Audible. There are several narrators here, which is a nice way to break up the stories. They are all very traditional style audiobook narrators, which isn't always my preference, but they fit Matheson's work nicely. not bad at all beautifully narrated some of the stories lacked a little bit but all in all I would say it's a good book

The Troop Audiobook by Nick Cutter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nick Cutter) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:33:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Troop Author: Nick Cutter Narrator: Corey Brill Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1908 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Once every year, Scoutmaster Tim Riggs leads a troop of boys into the Canadian wilderness for a weekend camping trip - a tradition as comforting and reliable as a good ghost story around a roaring bonfre. The boys are a tight-knit crew. Theres Kent, one of the most popular kids in school; Ephraim and Max, also well-liked and easygoing; then theres Newt the nerd and Shelley the odd duck. For the most part, they all get along and are happy to be there - which makes Scoutmaster Tims job a little easier. But for some reason, he cant shake the feeling that something strange is in the air this year. Something waiting in the darkness. Something wicked... It comes to them in the night. An unexpected intruder, stumbling upon their campsite like a wild animal. He is shockingly thin, disturbingly pale, and voraciously hungry - a man in unspeakable torment who exposes Tim and the boys to something far more frightening than any ghost story. Within his body is a bioengineered nightmare, a horror that spreads faster than fear. One by one, the boys will do things no person could ever imagine. And so it begins. An agonizing weekend in the wilderness. A harrowing struggle for survival. No possible escape from the elements, the infected...or one another. Members Reviews: JOSEPF MENGELE 2.0 ISLAND WOMEN WERE LIKE CHRISTMAS TREES, NOBODY WANTED THEM AFTER THE 25TH. This is a gruesome story, not the grossest I have ever read, but it was up there. I like mad scientist and I like biology gone wild, so this was a great book for me. It was a great look at the kind of kids who are in scouts these days and most kids were good, but!!. The story about the tape worms was not gory enough Cutter brought in a few evil characters. The only complaint I would have is I believe it dragged on a little long. The children or people that are killed are killed one at a time, which takes a long time and we get a background on all the kids. Edit out about two hours and this would have been much better. It is still a five star listen. Seriously Messed Up Gruesome Horror Lord of the Flies meets Hannibal Lector. Ive been reading horror stories since junior high and it takes a lot to disturb me. There were points in this story that made me nauseous. There are parts I wish I could un-hear. But there were also parts that made me ache for the characters. Some of the characters that is. Hell is not hot enough for a couple of the characters. Overall Im not sure how to judge this book. But I can warn you that there are scenes of animal torture that are ugly and graphic. The plot is interesting. A group of boy scouts on a remote island encounter a seriously ill man. It turns out the man is carrying a contagious disease that infects their scout leader leaving the boys on their own. One of the boys is a secret sociopath that would make Dalmer and Bundy turn away in disgust. And then theres the disease well thats another very dark road. The writing and narration were good but imho the horror is too grisly, too nasty and too real. Listen at your own risk. Horror that's really horrifying Horror fiction is in kind of a weird place right now. There's the old classic stuff, where the horror is all in the mind, and then there's the plain gross-out stuff. A lot of the first type hasn't aged well--the things that scare us now are so different than they were back then.

Prey Audiobook by Michael Crichton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Crichton) — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 09:00:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prey Author: Michael Crichton Narrator: George Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2345 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: It has been programmed as a predator. It is evolving swiftly, becoming more deadly with each passing hour. Every attempt to destroy it has failed. And we are the prey. As fresh as today's headlines, Michael Crichton's most compelling novel yet tells the story of a mechanical plague and the desperate efforts of a handful of scientists to stop it. Drawing on up-to-the-minute scientific fact, Prey takes us into the emerging realms of nanotechnology and artificial distributed intelligence in a story of breathtaking suspense. Prey is a novel you can't put down. Because time is running out. Critic Reviews: "Crichton is the master of the sci-tech thriller, and nowhere is that more evident than in his latest page-turner, a scary, wild ride that is, without a doubt, his best in years." (Booklist) "From the opening pages of Crichton's electrifying new thriller...readers will know they are in the hands of a master storyteller." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great Book! This was a great sci-fi, suspence, action novel! It kept me on my toes guessing what was next. I am in the computer/technology industry and this has some very interesting concepts. The narrator did a very good job which helped make the book even better. This was one of the best ones I have listened to since joining Audible. Definitely recommend!!! Starts slow but picks up lots of momentum A great "read" overall. It starts slow thanks to TONS of background on the characters -- far too much, I thought -- but once Jack gets into the meat of the plot it is thrilling. I'd also reiterate what's been said earlier: The sample clip is largely of Michael Crichton himself narrating the foreward to the book - very dry. The actual narrator, George Wilson, picks it up at Chapter 1 and is SUPERB in his reading. He expertly acts all the parts in the book, convincingly giving you men, women, and children characters. His performance really elevated this audiobook a notch. Non Stop Listening This book was really good. The beginning completely throws one off track with our hero playing an unemployed at home person with very hunorous eposisodes of his home adventures. The story quickly moves up to top speed and from there won't let you stop listening. Everything from great research, believable plot and Scott Brick doing a great job as narrator, will keep you riveted to your earphones until the last scene. Terrifying As a rule, I'm not a big Crichton fan. This book changed my mind. Well written. Well researched. Terrific plot of a terrifying possibility. The icing on the Crichton cake? The book's narrator. Why can't every book have such a perfect reader? Good Thriller If you are a fan of Creighton's other works, especially his earlier titles, this is a very enjoyable listen. I did find that I was able to deduce the plot after about 2 chapters maximum, but the elegant way the story unfolds makes up for a degree of this transparency. The last few chapters were very exciting and I found myself truly doubting whether the hero would be able to come out on top, which in my mind is the sign of a good thriller. The only other problem I had was the heavy use of technical asides that really didn't add very much to the story. In most cases, the information presented is mildly interesting at best and could be left out with no real difference.

The Mummy or Ramses the Damned Audiobook by Anne Rice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Rice) — Mon, 16 Oct 2000 07:21:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mummy or Ramses the Damned Author: Anne Rice Narrator: Michael York Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-00 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: It begins in the early 1900s when archaeologist Lawrence Stratford discovers a perfectly preserved mummy in a tomb in Cairo. Little does he know that the mummy, one Ramses the Great, a.k.a. Ramses the Damned, has consumed an extraordinary potion that makes him immortal; only the powerful rays of the sun are needed to bring him to life. Transported to London, the mummy dispenses with his wrap and takes on a human guise. As Reginald Ramsey, he immediately captures the heart of Stratford's daughter, Julie, who is privy to his unnatural secret but can't resist his stunning good looks. All goes well until Reginald comes across Cleopatra, his long-lost love, under glass in a museum. Unable to bear the sight of this once-glorious Queen now on gruesome display, he decides to bring her back to life...a decision he will live - forever - to regret. The ancient world collides with the modern one in Anne Rice's richly erotic yet sentimental love story that resonates with the macabre. Members Reviews: So disappointing if you've read it in full print. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I honestly don't know anyone who would prefer this version of a classic story. Would you be willing to try another book from Anne Rice? Why or why not? I love Anne Rice, but I have learned my lesson and will not be purchasing abridged versions, nor those narrated by Michael York in the future. How could the performance have been better? Lose the music, lose the narrator (the narrator of the Vampire series would've been a better choice), and look more closely at how the editing and cutting of the original story affects how the final version feels. This felt too choppy, too much cut out that really did not allow you to connect with the story as fully as you'd want. And the narration felt more like the narrator was reading a children's bedtime story. It was nearly painful to listen to, and if I had another book ready on my queue while at work I would've played it instead. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not the way it was performed and cut. No. Any additional comments? I was so very much looking forward to listening to this book, I've read and reread it in print for years and years and was looking forward to having the characters "come to life", instead I feel as if someone were reading me a poorly written fan fiction version of one of my favorite stories. Not good at all This was my favorite book, I've had at least 3 paperback copies that I have worn out! I was very excited to have it on my phone, at my fingertips.... then it wouldn't download, I re-downloaded it several times, even going so far as to delete the app and re-install and it wouldn't work. Finally customer service was able to get it to play.... and what a disappointment. It was the 'abridged' version (unabriged not available) and it bounced around and cut out so much that the story didn't make any sense- AND I KNOW THE STORY! I feel bad for anyone who downloads this book and doesn't know the 'true' Anne Rice book. Don't waste your credits on this one like I did. Abridged is bad I own a hard copy of this book and the Abridged version does it no justice. The narrator was just okay but the editing was awful.

Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Volume II Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:08:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Volume II Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King, Kathy Bates, Matthew Broderick, Tim Curry Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 545 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A star-studded cast of readers present unabridged tales of horror and suspense from Stephen King's classic best-selling short story collection. This volume includes "Chattery Teeth", read by Kathy Bates; "My Pretty Pony", Jerry Garcia; "Sneakers", David Cronenberg; "Dedication", Lindsay Crouse; "The Doctor's Case", Tim Curry; "The Moving Finger", Eve Beglarian"; "The End of the Whole Mess", Matthew Broderick; "Home Delivery", Stephen King. ©1993 Stephen King; (P)2009 Simon and Schuster Members Reviews: The audiobook that started it all... I used to own N&D Vol. II on cassette and listened to these tales as bedtime stories, so I am completely biased when expressing my affection for them. I can say, having heard these stories over and over again, The Doctor's Case is my personal favorite. For those who aren't familiar, it's actually a Sherlock Holmes story, very well read by Tim Curry. I also loved Sneakers, read by David Cronenberg. Ferris Buel- I mean Matthew Broderick, Kathy Bates, Jerry Garcia, Lindsay Crouse, and Eve Belgarian(?) contribute their vocal talents to the other stories, which range from life advice( My Pretty Pony) to silly horror (The Moving Finger). Nevertheless, I really enjoyed most of these stories, but I have a very soft spot for Home Delivery. This one, about an end of the world scenario (not the only one in this volume), is read by the Master of Horror himself, Stephen King. Some people don't care for his narration. I LOVE listening to King talk. Check Needful Things if you want a sample. This collection is the reason I listen to audiobooks today. Love it Saweet! Was not big on audio books, I am now! Listening while I cooked and cleaned loved it loved this short story collection!! I highly recommend this book to all fans. some of king finest writing Mostly Amazing Each story was wonderful. Kathy, Matthew, Tim Curry, & SK did great with their narrations but the others failed to command attention. Boring voices maybe? Overall this audiobook was worth listening to and wonderful. A marked improvement After the hit and miss quality volume, I was hesitant to see what volume two had in store but thankfully it collects better stories and better quality recordings. The standouts here are The End of the Whole Mess by Matthew Broderick and Home Delivery read by King himself. Kathy Bates and Tim Curry also turn in excellent performances while Cronenberg whispers his way through Sneakers, but it is still a great listen.

Blackwood Farm Audiobook by Anne Rice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Rice) — Fri, 25 Oct 2002 06:15:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blackwood Farm Author: Anne Rice Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1087 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: As the novel moves backward and forward in time, from Quinn's boyhood on Blackwood Farm to present-day New Orleans, from ancient Athens to 19th-century Naples, Quinn seeks out the legendary Vampire Lestat in the hope of freeing himself from the specter that draws him inexorably back to Sugar Devil Swamp and the explosive secrets it holds. A story of youth and promise, of loss and the search for love, of secrets and destiny, Blackwood Farm is Anne Rice at her mesmerizing best. Critic Reviews: "A completely fresh story, a gripping gothic yarn that revives the series." (Booklist) "Using lush, voluptuous prose, Rice tells a complex and mesmerizing story." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Blackwood Farm: A Strange and Lovely World If you're a fan of Anne Rice's usual antics, this novel will not disappoint. The story is quite interesting and unique, for all its ghosts and vampires and great families, a bit of a star crossed lovers tale with the flavor of New Orleans. If you haven't read Rice before, don't be scared off by the other reviews of reservations of sexual situations. The prose in this story is rich and descriptive and the characters complex and beautiful as Bellini angels. Her love of fine antiques and lush tropical flora particularly shine in this tale.Pittu's narration is also very entertaining and well done, quite a treat! His voice encompasses an impressive range of characters, from the french accent of the vampire Lestat to Quinn Blackwood's educated southern drawl. Blackwood Farm is an excellent creation by Rice. fantastic! This is probably one of my very favorite books. I loved the story and all the characters in it. This book is definitely for the open minded who are not afraid of same sex love scenes (not graphic or vulgar) that are quite common in the vampire genre. She is back! I am a Rice fan from her earliest works to the present and I disagree with many of the reviews above. I found this book to be most enjoyable and was entranced from the start. Rice is a master of prose, weaving a dark tale of adventurous, personal torment interspersed with hope, light and laughter. I believe this book to be among her best works and look forward to the next in the series with her two new characters, Quinn and Mona. VERY VERY GOOD The book starts out a little slow, but once it gets going its hard to put down. It has lots of interesting characters to keep up with but none of them gets lost from the story. The book has lots of twists and turns to keep you on your toes, and no way you can figure out the ending. One of the best I've heard. Only one word of caution. The language is a little strong in parts, but does not take away from the story. GET THIS ONE!!! Intriguing I disagree with most of the other reviews. The fact that Lestat makes only a nominal appearance here is not important. If all Anne Rice ever did was to write stories about Lestat, I would be bored. However, Ms Rice has a wonderful ability to create characters and her portrayal of Quinn is no exception. Blackwood Farm not only allows the reader to explore a new life but brings together the 2 great stories that she is famous for, the Mayfair Witches and the Vampire Chronicles, with a touch of the eroticism of her less well known works. I was intrigued throughout and couldn't wait to get into my car for the next chapter as I made my daily commute.

Haven Audiobook by Tom Deady

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Deady) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 09:29:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Haven Author: Tom Deady Narrator: Matt Godfrey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Greymore Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: In 1961, the small town of Haven thought they'd gotten rid of their monster. After a series of child killings, Paul Greymore was caught carrying a wounded girl. His face, disfigured from a childhood accident, seemed to confirm he was the monster the community hoped to banish. With Paul in prison, the killings stopped. For 17 years, Haven was peaceful again. But Paul served his time and has now returned to Haven - the town where he grew up, and the scene of his alleged crimes. Paul insists he didn't commit those crimes, and several townspeople believe him including the local priest, a young boy named Denny, and his best friend Billy. Trouble is, now that Paul is back home, the bizarre killings have started again - and the patterns match the deaths from Haven's past. If Paul isn't the killer, who is? Or what is? An unlikely band of adventurers attempts to uncover the truth, delving into long-hidden tunnels that might actually be inhabited by a strange, predatory creature. Haven is a compelling horror epic in the spirit of It or Summer of Night, and a stunning debut novel from a gifted author who knows that the darkest horrors lurk inside human beings, even when there is a monster on the loose. Members Reviews: Good "Evil in a Small Town"/ "Coming of Age" Story What did you love best about Haven? The characters of Denny and Paul Greymore. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? I would have tried to make it a little more imaginative because this story has been done before. I think the characters could have been a little more fleshed out. Which scene was your favorite? When Mossy met Denny's mother. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, it's too long. Any additional comments? My opinion may have been affected by Stephen King's IT, which was released this past weekend at theaters and is in many ways a similar story to this one. Enjoyable. After 17 years, Paul Greymore is finally free. He didn't want to come back to Haven but had no choice. 17 years ago children went missing, Paul was found with a wounded girl and was blamed for the killings. People accepted his guilt, even though there was no real evidence and Paul had the same kind of weird marks as the girl had, because for 17 years Haven has been quiet. The butcher was put away! Now though, with Paul back in town, the killings have started back up. They are eerily similar to the ones before. Is Paul the killer? I bought the eBook of this when it first came out because it sounded like something I'd love, so when the audio came out, I dived right in!! Plot wise, it was entertaining, fast paced and held my attention. I loved how they explained the monster and how it came to be. It was believable! I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptive writing and the level of detail the author went into and I enjoyed the overall story. So why not 5 stars, well simply because it was so similar to It by Stephen King and didn't really add anything new. It followed the same format as It and I couldn't help but compare the two. In and of itself, the book was great, I just felt like it needed something new and fresh in order to stand out more. Character wise, I loved Billy and Denny. They were well written and developed and I loved seeing them grow throughout the book. They learn, they accept, they grow and they finally stand up for themselves.

Bitten Audiobook by Kelley Armstrong

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kelley Armstrong) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:09:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bitten Subtitle: Women of the Otherworld, Book 1 Author: Kelley Armstrong Narrator: Aasne Vigesaa Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2210 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "Philip doesn't stir when I slip from the bed. There's a pile of clothing tucked underneath my dresser so I won't have to risk the squeaks and groans of opening drawers and closets. I pick up my keys, clasping my fist around them so they don't jangle, ease open the door and creep into the hallway. My legs now itch as well as hurt and I curl my toes to see if the itching stops. It doesn't. It's too late to drive to a safe place now - the itching has crystallized into a sharp burn. I stride out onto the streets, looking for a quiet place to Change." Young, beautiful, and successful, Elena Michaels seems to have it all. Her happy, organized life follows a predictable pattern: filing stories for her job as a journalist, working out at the gym, living with her architect boyfriend, and lunching with her girlfriends from the office. And once a week, in the dead of night, she streaks through a downtown ravine, naked and furred, tearing at the throats of her animal prey. Elena Michaels is a werewolf. The man who made her one has been left behind, but his dark legacy has not. And though Elena struggles to maintain the normal life she's worked so hard to create, she cannot resist the call of the elite pack of werewolves from her past. Her feral instincts will lead her back to them and into a desperate war for survival that will test her own understanding of who, and what, she is. Critic Reviews: "Filled with romance and supernatural intrigue, this book will surely remind readers of Anne Rice's sophisticated refurbishings of the vampire story." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: My favorite Audio title I was so pleased when Audible picked up bitten, its my favorite audiobook. This is the story of Elana Michaels, a werewolf and her love/hate relationshp with her boyfriend Clay. I particularly love the narrator, Aasne Vigesaa who does a great job of the male characters... She really has so much talent, its too bad she doesn't narrate more books. This novel is fairly violent and graphic so I wouldn't recommend it for younger readers, but its a werewolf novel so er... What can you really expect. Awesome. 5 stars all the way. Superb The audio version of this book is superbly performed. She does both the Canadian and the Southern accents required very well. I was very pleased listening, because this has always been one of my favorite books by Kelley Armstrong. The characters of Elena and Clay are as true to what I would imagine a werewolf couple might be like. Clay is humorously recalcitrant and Elena struggles admirably against the inevitable acceptance of her stubborn nature. I hope audio picks up the other two books that feature them. Great Book This is the first Kelley Armstrong Book I've read -I found it entertaining and she puts a different spin on the werewolf history. I enjoyed the narrator as well. I listened to the samples from Armstong's other Audible books but opted not to download them because I didn't care for the narrator's voice. I think the narrator will make or break an audible book. I recommend this one. I will never, ever get sick of this book. Ever. I finished listening to this audiobook a few weeks ago and have been procrastinating on writing my review ever since.

Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Volume I Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:04:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Volume I Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King, Tim Curry, Rob Lowe, Whoopi Goldberg Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 900 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A star-studded cast of readers present unabridged tales of horror and suspense from Stephen King's classic best-selling short story collection. This volume includes an Introduction by Stephen King, plus "Suffer the Children" read by Whoopi Goldberg; "Crouch End", Tim Curry; "Rainy Season", Yeardley Smith; "Dolan's Cadillac", Rob Lowe: "The House on Maple Street", Tabitha King; "Umney's Last Case", Robert B. Parker; "Head Down", Stephen King; and "Brooklyn August", Stephen J. Gould. ©1993 Stephen King; (P)2009 Simon and Schuster Members Reviews: Great short stories!! Well, for whatever reason, there is no list of stories on any of the three Nightmares and Dreamscapes downloads. Anyway, I downloaded this one, Vol I, and to help future shoppers, here is the story list, in order, for this volume. SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN, read by Whoopie Goldberg. CROUCH END, read by Tim Curry. RAINY SEASON, read by Yeardley Smith. (If you are a Simpson's fan, you will recognize the voice of this reader. For me, a horror story read to me by Lisa Simpson isn't a horror story. I laughed more than anything! Don't get me wrong, I adore Yeardley Smith, however, this was not a story for her talents.) DOLAN'S CADILLAC, read by Rob Lowe. (This one is my favorite story of the lot.) THE HOUSE ON MAPLE STREET, read by Tabitha King. UMNEY'S LAST CASE, read by ??? HEAD DOWN, read by Stephen King. BROOKLYN AUGUST, read by ??? As with any collection of short stories, everyone's tastes will be different. Dolan's Cadillac is the reason I downloaded this volume. I remember reading this one YEARS ago and thought is was one of Mr. Kings best non-horror stories he had written to date. The other stories are very good as well, but for me, a couple of them are quite forgettable. Bottom line; if you are a Stephen King fan, you will enjoy this download. I love Stephen King's Short Stories I loved all of the stories except for Head Down and Brooklyn August. My favorite was Dolan's Cadillac and Suffer the Little Children . I enjoyed this audiobook so much that I plan on watching the miniseries Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King. King at his best! I originally bought these books on tape years ago and used to listen to them on my commutes, but I've since lost them and none of my cars accept tapes anymore anyway! I was thrilled to see them on audible.com and plan to download all three volumes -- some of the best short stories ever written. Have to disagree with the reviewer who said that "Head Down" was boring and didn't belong in this anthology. It was exciting, uplifting, and extremely well-written. The first time I heard it I was skeptical to see if King's exceptional horror writing abilities would translate well in a non-fiction story about baseball, but I was not disappointed.

Dead of Night Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:53:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead of Night Subtitle: A Zombie Novel Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1232 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A prison doctor injects a condemned serial killer with a formula designed to keep his consciousness awake while his body rots in the grave. But all drugs have unforeseen side-effects. Before he can be buried, the killer wakes up. Hungry. Infected. Contagious. This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a bite. Members Reviews: Who Will Be Eaten Next? Do not even think of opening this book if you are even the slightest bit squeamish. There is brain eating, rotting bodies, skin crawling, and worm-eating flesh. It will affect everyone men, women, and children, with equal gruesomeness. This book tells a story of one mans journey to revenge leading to biological experimentation gone bad and gives you a glimpse of what would happen if an unknown disease were to strike in some small town USA. Actually I think the experimental drug worked as it was designed to do, but not the way the good doctor had planned. This story had pulse pounding action to the very last word! I am going to have to add Jonathan Maberry to my favorite authors list because I just love his style. I absolutely loved the ending! The Narration Review William Dufris narrated this book. He has great character voices and you can always tell the difference in the characters when they speak. He put a lot of effort into making the emotions come to life. When he starts to describe some of the gruesome scenes you get the feeling he is actually looking at it and can hear the disgust building in his voice. ** Note ** I received this audiobook as a Random Act of Kindness (RAK) from Darlene over at Darlenes Book Nook. If you havent heard about RAKs for books, then feel free to click on the link up on my Alaskan Bookie Blog and visit the Book Soulmates website. It is an awesome way to share the love of reading! Slow to start, but it does get going Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The time spent listening to this book could have been spent listening to one of Maberry's other, more action packed reads. It was slow to start and the characters weren't very enjoyable. If youve listened to books by Jonathan Maberry before, how does this one compare? This one isn't as 'hit the ground running' as his other works, but it does get up and grab you eventually. Once you reach that point, you can't wait to hear what happens next. What do you think the narrator could have done better? The performance was fine, in my opinion, seeing as how he didn't have much to work with at first. Did Dead of Night inspire you to do anything? Dead of Night isn't exactly inspirational. Unless of course you make sure you never, ever volunteer to buy a long lost relative on family property.... Come to think of it, that's a good idea. Any additional comments? The female lead was a guy with ovaries, but other than that, it wasn't half bad. Eventually you grow attached to the characters. The last few chapters are heart wrenching, and terrifying all at the same time. pretty good zombie story Any additional comments? first off, i'm a big mayberry fan. i've read all of his joe ledger books and enjoyed them. however, i wasn't sure about his zombie books. probably b/c of the audible samples and some of the reviews. yes, i read a lot of the reviews you guys write (thanks!). i've listened to a bunch of the zombie books on audible and needed my zombie fix.

Burying the Honeysuckle Girls Audiobook by Emily Carpenter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emily Carpenter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:39:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burying the Honeysuckle Girls Author: Emily Carpenter Narrator: Kate Orsini Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1777 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Althea Bell is still heartbroken by her mother's tragic, premature death - and tormented by the last, frantic words she whispered into young Althea's ear: Wait for her. For the honeysuckle girl. She'll find you, I think, but if she doesn't, you find her. Adrift ever since, Althea is now fresh out of rehab and returning to her family home in Mobile, Alabama, determined to reconnect with her estranged, ailing father. While Althea doesn't expect him, or her politically ambitious brother, to welcome her with open arms, she's not prepared for the chilling revelation of a grim, long-buried family secret. Fragile and desperate, Althea escapes with an old flame to uncover the truth about her lineage. Drawn deeper into her ancestors' lives, Althea begins to unearth their disturbing history...and the part she's meant to play in it. Gripping and visceral, this unforgettable debut delves straight into the heart of dark family secrets and into one woman's emotional journey to save herself from a sinister inheritance. Members Reviews: over-dramatic & awful If I could give this zero stars, I would. This should have been about a 5 hour book max. The main character is an unlikable mishmash of every negative femaloe stereotype (overly emotional, always needs a man, always impulsive, not the least bit self-sufficient & nary a worry about birth control) & if you took a shot of vodka every time she yammers on about red ravens & her cigar box, you'd die of alcohol poisoning well before the end of the book. She has a serious anger management problem, in the least interesting/most annoying ways possible. The remaining characters are one-dimensional & their actions make zero sense. The heroine never simply walks, instead she flails, she flees, she races, she charges, she sprints, she rushes headlong, it's exhausting & I only finished the listening because I hoped someone would finally finish her off. The ending is predictable, far-fetched & unsatisfactory. I didn't like it. I want to bottle Kate Orsini's voice . . . . . .and put it in the pantry between the honey and the molasses. The story kept moving and changing, one memorable scene after another all beautifully painted and believably, sadly, all too Southern. the performance was perfect. the story was great. the story was believable. the characters were real. itt is a major life moment when the past is exposed. and the sad thing is,that it means so much to the newer generations to know the story not the myth to help find their way. Worth More Than 5 Stars!! I couldn't stop listening to this. This story is full of mystery, tragedy, sadness, and visions into how things were back in the days when so many things were taboo, hush hush, and swept under the proverbial rug. The lead character, Althea is a mess, but saucy with a determined, spunky personality. She is one to be reckoned with. The narrator, Kate Orsini was the perfect choice for this story. She brought every character to life brilliantly. She is a powerful voice for a powerful story. Emily Carpenter is a very seasoned and talented writer. She makes you feel like you are in the middle of the story experiencing all of it. She is one of those writer's that describes each scene perfectly, where you can actually see it in your mind's eye. This would make an Oscar worthy movie, especially if Kate stars as Althea.

Pandemic Audiobook by Scott Sigler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott Sigler) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:24:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pandemic Subtitle: A Novel Author: Scott Sigler Narrator: Phil Gigante Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-14 Publisher: Empty Set Entertainment Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1659 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Scott Sigler's Infected shocked listeners with a visceral, up-close account of physical metamorphosis and one man's desperate fight for sanity and survival, as "Scary" Perry Dawsey suffered the impact of an alien pathogen's early attempts at mass extinction. In the sequel Contagious, Sigler pulled back the camera and let the listener experience the frantic national response to this growing cataclysm. And now in Pandemic, the entire human race balances on the razor's edge of annihilation, beset by an enemy that turns our own bodies against us, that changes normal people into psychopaths or transforms them into nightmares. To some, Doctor Margaret Montoya is a hero-a brilliant scientist who saved the human race from an alien intelligence determined to exterminate all of humanity. To others, she's a monster - a mass murderer single-handedly responsible for the worst atrocity ever to take place on American soil. All Margaret knows is that she's broken. The blood of a million deaths is on her hands. Guilt and nightmares have turned her into a shut-in, too mired in self-hatred even to salvage her marriage, let alone be the warrior she once was. But she is about to be called into action again. Because before the murderous intelligence was destroyed, it launched one last payload - a soda can-sized container filled with deadly microorganisms that make humans feed upon their own kind. That harmless-looking container has languished a thousand feet below the surface of Lake Michigan, undisturbed and impotent...until now. Part Cthulhu epic, part zombie apocalypse and part blockbuster alien-invasion tale, Pandemic completes the Infected trilogy and sets a new high-water mark in the world of horror fiction. Members Reviews: PUT YOUR PITY PARY TO BED SPANK MY A SS AND CALL ME SALLY All books by Scott Sigler are entertaining. This is my fifth, I have yet to be disappointed. This third book in the trilogy was written five years after the first two. The first two were written before the Zombie craze and have no Zombies. This book has sort of Zombies and is a lot better than book 1 and 2, of which both, were good. Reading book one and two is not necessary to enjoying this book. THE WORLD IS ABOUT TO CHANGE The Infected, remember their pasts when they were human. Some are very smart, some are strong, some are fast and none are rotting. They do eat humans. This is closer to Invasion of The Body Snatchers than a zombie thriller. Sigler must not like the Midwest, as he nuked Detroit in the last book and destroyed Chicago in this one. This book has science and explains how and why, more than other books of this type. It also has a little character development and some nasty twists and some gory stuff. I AM MARRIED WITH TWO CHILDREN, I HAVEN'T SEEN MY BALLS IN YEARS. hard to stomach, but very well told The whole trilogy is very entertaining. At times it's quite foul, disgusting, disturbing, stomach turning, vomitousbut overall entertaining and well paced. I do cringe at the sight of a sign post. Scott Sigler ruined BBQ for me as soundly as Training Day put me off chunky peanut butter for life. I will never look at Triangles the same again Would you consider the audio edition of Pandemic to be better than the print version? I am a fan of the audiobooks. Due to my schedule and on the road a lot. Who was your favorite character and why? I really liked Margaret throughout the series.

The Apocalypse: The Undead World Novel 1 (Volume 1) Audiobook by Peter Meredith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Meredith) — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:19:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apocalypse: The Undead World Novel 1 (Volume 1) Author: Peter Meredith Narrator: Basil Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-14 Publisher: Peter Meredith Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1449 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Greed, terrorism, and simple bad luck conspire to bring mankind to its knees as a viral infection spreads out of control, reducing those infected to undead horrors that feed upon the rest. It's a time of misery and death for most, however there are some who are lucky, some who are fast, and some who are just too damned tough to go down without a fight. This is their story. Members Reviews: ATE HIS FACE KISS A@@ UNTIL YOU SMELL OF SH@T After reading the other reviews, I feel a strong urge to defend the book. This is life as it would mostly be like during an apocalypse. The characters are real people with real faults. The characters are very well developed, but all are not lovable. Some are lovable and if you don't see that you probably didn't finish the book. It takes a while for the characters to develop, but like a George RR Martin book, they don't always do what you expect. That is an example, I am not saying Meredith is as good as Martin, but who is? Pros The characters: At first I thought oh no, another He Man Conservative propaganda novel. The novel starts out stressing, might means right and peace loving liberals who recycle will not survive. One main character is a short slim Jewish man in his 30's, who has manners. In the beginning of the novel he is made fun of and you are lead to believe that he will die early. It turns out he is a survivor. A teenager (who is the cut up of the group and provides comic relief). The black girl from the hood is the most controversial character. She is a racist herself and has a huge chip on her shoulder. She is the cause of much grief. These people do bad things and good things. They react the way most of us would in the same situation. The zombies: they are slow and are basically the background for the story. You really don't have to worry about them that much unless, you are badly hurt, surprised or trapped. One zombie is seen to drink from a stream. The Sex: I get tired of reading stories involving males and females and sex is hardly referred to. Unless you are very young or very old, sex is hopefully a big part of your life. Sex is a stress releaser and fighting Zombies causes stress, it also brings people closer and it is fun. Males think about sex all the time. There is one time when the sex in my opinion was gratuitous. The rest of the time if fit perfectly into the story. There is even one character, you will be hoping does get laid. Plot: Might be a little thin, the story is mostly the development of the characters, but there is one, although like most Zombie books, it involves going across country. Realistic: No heroes, no supermen, no serendipity, it's seems to be what would happen in real life. (if zombies attacked!) HIS INSIDES FELT GREASY Cons: The Military does not respond the way I believe they would, especially the top brass. PM says he used to serve in the military and that he knows what he is talking about. I don't see a general or admiral shooting the liberal president. I don't see a colonel setting up his own Fiefdom with platoon whores and his own harem. Maybe after several years, but not within hours. I don't see the military going through towns and robbing the civilians. The top brass would not be that macho, they are sons of rich dads who went to big schools and they had to play politics to get the top spots.

Memnoch the Devil Audiobook by Anne Rice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Rice) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 04:11:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memnoch the Devil Author: Anne Rice Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 837 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: "Like Interview with the Vampire, Memnoch has a half-maddened, fever-pitch intensity. . . . Narrated by Rice's most cherished character, the vampire Lestat, Memnoch tells a tale as old as Scripture's legends and as modern as today's religious strife."(Rolling Stone) "Sensual...bold, fast-paced." (USA Today) "Rice has penned an ambitious close to this long-running series. . . . Fans will no doubt devour this."(The Washington Post Book World ) "[Memnoch] is one of Rice's most intriguing and sympathetic characters to date. . . . Rice ups the ante, taking Lestat where few writers have ventured: into heaven and hell itself. She carries it off in top form."(The Seattle Times) Members Reviews: You'll question everything you ever believed! What made the experience of listening to Memnoch the Devil the most enjoyable? I'd been looking forward to getting to this book in the Vampire Chronicles for a long time, and it did not disappoint. It is indeed much more philosophical than many readers might be prepared for, but I was sitting there with rapt attention, jaw hanging open, fully absorbed and fascinated by every word Memnoch had to say! Honestly, this might be the best book I've ever experienced. I'm already listening to it a second time so my boyfriend can experience it. He's the type to roll his eyes over anything involving vampires, so it was a hard sell, but he's just as entrenched in it as I was. Memnoch delves into the fascinating origins of life as we know it and the evolution of religion on a scale that is difficult to encapsulate in a short review. If you want a true Vampire Story, you really won't find much of one here, but what you will find is a haunting, mesmerizing tale that is unlike anything you've ever heard before. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YES! I normally listen to my audiobooks while driving, and found I was just so engulfed with this one that driving became difficult. I gobbled it up with lightning speed! Any additional comments? Like I and other reviews have said- if you just want a Vampire Story, skip it. If you are a fan of physchologically introspective, philosophically compelling tales or find the subject of theology fascinating (I'm not Christian/religious at all, but find the origins or religion to be a very compelling subject) you must give this a try. Just embrace the story for what it is and you will find yourself questioning everything you ever believed, thought you didn't believe, or were told to believe. More Philisophical than Vampire Story Narration: Very well done EXCEPT for the voice of Lestat. The narrator was supposed to inflect a French accent but instead opted for a Transylvanian one. Overall: The story is fine but could have used a nice editing job by deleting four chapters in the middle. I really did not need to hear for 1 1/2 hours of the "13 levels of evolution"... Really? This is a vampire story., but Rice manages to squeeze in her own opinions of creation and the the purpose of good and evil. I don't mind a good philisophical discussion but not while I think I'm reading a fictional vampire story. To heaven, to hell with it...! Would you listen to Memnoch the Devil again? Why? Yes.

Lost Gods Audiobook by Brom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brom) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:37:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Gods Subtitle: A Novel Author: Brom Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 811 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: A young man descends into purgatory to save his wife and unborn child in this tale of wonder and terror from the mind of master storyteller and acclaimed artist Brom. Fresh out of jail and eager to start a new life, Chet Moran and his pregnant wife, Trish, leave town to begin again. But an ancient evil is looming, and what seems like a safe haven may not be all it appears. Snared and murdered by a vile, arcane horror, Chet quickly learns that pain and death are not unique to the living. Now the lives and very souls of his wife and unborn child are at stake. To save them, he must journey into the bowels of purgatory in search of a sacred key promised to restore the natural order of life and death. Alone, confused, and damned, Chet steels himself against the unfathomable terrors awaiting him as he descends into death's stygian blackness. With Lost Gods, Brom's gritty and visceral prose takes us on a haunting, harrowing journey into the depths of the underworld. Thrust into a realm of madness and chaos, where ancient gods and demons battle over the dead and where cabals of souls conspire to overthrow their masters, Chet plays a dangerous game, risking eternal damnation to save his family. Members Reviews: Gaiman, Konrath, Stan Nicholls, Fortschen BLOOD HONEY The first hours are very entertaining and very much Brom's dark craziness. Brom's characters are usually from the seedier part of town. The children ghosts are scary and weird. The beginning of Purgatory is exciting and strange. When your dead and they cut your head off, your still conscious. That is where Konrath comes in, there is a lot of heads, arms and legs getting cut off. The book never goes on to Hell, we just hear it is terrible and I am pretty sure that will happen in a sequel. I MIGHT BE FOOLISH, BUT I'M NOT A FOOL Those who read American Gods by Gaiman will recognize the Old Gods being forgotten and losing their powers. That is what is happening in this story. EVERYBODY PUT YOUR DICKS BACK IN YOUR PANTS The main part of the book reminded me of Fortschen's Lost Regiment series and Stan Nicholls' Orc Wars. Their is a rebel bunch lead by a Confederate who are rebelling against the old gods. This leads to lots of fight scenes such as in Nicholls' Orc Wars. There is a lot of traveling through Purgatory, but not really finding anything new. I did enjoy the game part of the story, but the hours of fighting and traveling bored me. The ending was good. Bray R.C. Cola does a great job. Interesting...a good listen An interesting take on purgatory, the afterlife, etc. mixed in with old Gods and new Gods. It's quite a dynamic with all of those aspects intertwining. There's mythology, modern religion, revenge, love, just about everything in there. Brom does a good job of weaving it all together and making an entertaining story out of it. And as always, RC Bray does a wonderful job in his narration. Absolutely awesome! I definitely need to check out more if Brom's work. This is one of the best books I've listened to all year. R. C. Bray always does an excellent job with the narration but this blows his other work away! He brings each and every character to life (or death in some cases). The voices he does for the demons and old Gods is incredible. The story itself is great! Angels, demons, and old forgotten Gods trapped in purgatory. Wow! What a tale! One of the best and most intriguing stories I ever read.

A God in the Shed Audiobook by J-F. Dubeau

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J-F. Dubeau) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:08:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A God in the Shed Author: J-F. Dubeau Narrator: David Marantz Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The village of Saint-Ferdinand has all the trappings of a quiet life: farmhouses stretching from one main street, a small police precinct, a few diners and cafés, and a grocery store. Though if an out-of-towner stopped in, they would notice one unusual thing - a cemetery far too large and much too full for such a small town, lined with the victims of the Saint-Ferdinand Killer, who has eluded police for nearly two decades. It's not until after Inspector Stephen Crowley finally catches the killer that the town discovers even darker forces are at play. When a dark spirit reveals itself to Venus McKenzie, one of Saint-Ferdinand's teenage residents, she learns that this creature's power has a long history with her town - and that the serial murders merely scratch the surface of a past burdened by evil secrets. Critic Reviews: "Move over True Detective. A rich, gothic story of murder and mystery, A God in the Shed is quite possibly one of the most enthralling novels I've read in the last 10 years. Dubeau is a force to be reckoned with." (Jerry Smith, Fangoria Magazine and Blumhouse.com) Members Reviews: Starts off great, but ends rather flat. I won't spoil anything, but the book looks really promising at first. As things go on, the plot becomes rather hokey, and the charm was lost. Didnt see that coming. Ill be honest, Im not much of reader but was certainly intrigued by this book having heard the author talk about it on various podcasts. I chose the audiobook route because I have a terrible attention span. About 10 chapters in I was hooked and knew it was well worth my time. Hoping for a sequel and also excited to check out JFs other books! This book is awful. The first chapter of this book shows unbelievable promise and I was so intrigued. I didn't realize the best part of the book was finished and I hope to save you money and/or credit along with your valuable time by imploring you not to select this book. I listened to the entire novel and tried to find something to like about it, but I couldn't find anything redeeming. If I didn't know better, I'd believe this was the work of an angsty teenager who dissected small animals he'd found in his backyard. I enjoyed this as my first free book. It was a nice lengthy story to listen to while o was at work. I stock shelves for 8 hours a day so it made the time go by fast. I think the author thought out the story well but there being so many characters. I never lost interest while listening. Defiantly think it would have been a difficult book for me to read on my own but having it read to me made is super easy to follow. I loved the reader of the story. INCREDIBLE. Perfect mix of true crime, small town Gothic, horror and plain old blood and gore. Great characters and a deeply entwined plot. I can't WAIT for the sequel!

Frankenstein: Dead and Alive Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:06:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frankenstein: Dead and Alive Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you know the legend, you know only half the truth. Now the mesmerizing saga concludes.... As a devastating hurricane approaches, as the benighted creations of Victor Helios begin to spin out of control, as New Orleans descends into chaos and the future of humanity hangs in the balance, the only hope rests with Victor's first, failed attempt to build the perfect human. Deucalion's centuries-old history began as the original manifestation of a soulless vision - and it is fated to end in the ultimate confrontation between a damned creature and his mad creator. But first they must face a monstrosity not even Victor's malignant mind could have conceived - an indestructible entity that steps out of humankind's collective nightmare with powers, and a purpose, beyond imagining. Members Reviews: The best of the series - whole series review. This was the best one of the series. However, the series is kind of broken up into two sections. Books 1, 2 & 3 are all one story. Books 4&5 are another story with the same characters. Some might think it's all the same story continued. However, the books themselves are not individual stories. They just kind of stop - like a dead end road with no signs. So, you do need to commit to at least the first 3 books. In that respect, I didn't really care for the series. This book was the best. This review is for the whole Frankenstein series. The series is mostly entertaining though it lacks depth and mystery. In particular, depth into Frankensteinâs monster and Frankenstein himself. Those two characters had great potential! An entire book devoted to them is what was needed â how they came into being â and why. And I donât mean Mary Shelleyâs book either. I mean Koontzâs book. He put a very creative twist on the original and that is what was needed to be explored more. The books are too short; not enough development. Maybe the publisher insisted on this. If so, then Mr. Koontz should have sought after another. There is one more thing. Starting with book-2, there is far to much recap from the previous books distributed throughout the series. I found that very annoying. However, still and always shall be, a fan of Dean Koontz! Unforgettable and a story well told. Can't wait for book 3 As always, Koontz managed to tell me a great 'what if' story where characters were consistent and where i could practically taste the cop's take out! I loved Jocko and how ambiguous his character came across. A sweet childlike innocence with an understanding of the horrors there be in the world. And I believe we can all relate with knowledge of at least one megalomaniac in our path along our life walk. Koontz nailed Victor's 'godplex' amazingly to the point of seemingly exuding ridiculous self importance in a one-way mirror. Mirror, mirror on the wall...yeah, look down, watch your step, cause i guaranty you're about to fall! Great story. B "Frankenstein" was an interesting departure from what I'm used to ... "Frankenstein" was an interesting departure from what I'm used to after reading many of Dean's books. The story line captivated me enough that I finished faster than my normal snail's reading pace.

Battle Royale Audiobook by Yuji Oniki (translator), Koushun Takami

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yuji Oniki (translator)) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:06:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Battle Royale Author: Yuji Oniki (translator), Koushun Takami Narrator: Mark Dacascos Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 506 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Battle Royale, a high-octane thriller about senseless youth violence in a dystopian world, it is one of Japan's best-selling - and most controversial - novels. As part of a ruthless program by the totalitarian government, ninth-grade students are taken to a small isolated island with a map, food, and various weapons. Forced to wear special collars that explode when they break a rule, they must fight each other for three days until only one "winner" remains. The elimination contest becomes the ultimate in must-see reality television. A Japanese pulp classic available in English-language audio for the first time, Battle Royale is a potent allegory of what it means to be young and survive in today's dog-eat-dog world. The first novel by small-town journalist Koushun Takami, it went on to become an even more notorious film by 70-year-old director Kinji Fukusaku. Members Reviews: Not for those with a weak stomach! Battle Royale is terrifying. Absolutely terrifying. It's actually given me nightmares. It's also one of my absolute favorite books ever. I read the print version of the book several times before getting it in audio format, and I think that that made listening to it much easier than if I had listened to it without reading it. The book was translated from Japanese, and the translation's not perfect, so that takes some getting used to, as does the fact that there are 42 children all with very similar Japanese names. It takes a little more concentration to follow Battle Royale than it probably takes for most other books. If you can get over those few problems, though, and explicit violence doesn't make you cringe, you'll realize that this story is wonderfully terrifying. Forty-two 15-year-old classmates are thrown onto an island and told to fight until only of of them survives. (Think The Hunger Games, but for grown ups). And heed this warning very seriously - the violence in this book gets *very* graphic. If you're someone for whom that might be a problem, don't buy it. Try the print version instead. THE REPUBLIC OF GREATER EAST ASIA Starts out with lots of promise, then drizzles. This is pre-hunger games. It is obvious that Collins got her story from here. Many have claimed this to be gory and it is, maybe. 15 year old kids are shot, stabbed, etc... by 15 year old kids and by soldiers. Kids are killed in gory fashion, but the way it is written or translated, it does not come across that way. I did not cringe at the gore, nor did I feel the intensity. Some have blamed this on the narrator. I thought the narrator was okay. He is no Dick Hill or Ray Porter, but I honestly did not feel it was his fault. I found it interesting that a Japanese writer made Asia the bad guys and America the good guys. I also never quite understood why the government wanted these games. Collins does a lot better job explaining the reason for the games then Takami. This game is also secret and not televised, which keeps making you wonder why. We start with 42 students and one by one they are knocked off. After the Introduction, prologue, chapters 0 thru five, we get into long dialogues on students deciding on if they should play the game and who they should trust. We consistently have this debate and then someone is killed and then the debate starts over. For most children we get a background. Their is lots of talk about who has a crush on who, etc...

Cold Moon over Babylon Audiobook by Michael McDowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael McDowell) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:58:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Moon over Babylon Subtitle: Valancourt 20th Century Classics Author: Michael McDowell Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-16 Publisher: Curmudgeon Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 811 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Babylon, a typical sleepy Alabama small town, where years earlier the Larkin family suffered a terrible tragedy. Now they are about to endure another: 14-year-old Margaret Larkin will be robbed of her innocence and her life by a killer who is beyond the reach of the law. But something strange is happening in Babylon: traffic lights flash an eerie blue, a ghostly hand slithers from the drain of a kitchen sink, graves erupt from the local cemetery in an implacable march of terror. And beneath the murky surface of the river, a shifting, almost human shape slowly takes form. Night after night it will pursue the murderer. And when the full moon rises over Babylon, it will seek a terrible vengeance. Cold Moon Over Babylon, the second novel by Michael McDowell (1950-1999), author of Blackwater and The Elementals and screenwriter of Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas, is a chilling Southern Gothic tale of revenge from beyond the grave that ranks among his most terrifying books. Members Reviews: Best audible listen to date... There are only two other audio books that I would rate as high as this and both of those were fully dramatized so I don't know if they could even be compared. And if you knew anything about me you would know how extremely picky I am when it comes to choosing my next credit. I wouldn't have even seen this title had I not spent the better part of an hour surfing through the sea of suggested reads. I am soooo glad I did. Scott Brick couldn't have been a more perfect fit as narrator. I won't claim to love every thing he's read so believe me when I say what a great job he did with this. He has a knack for smoothly separating dialogue from story. I never had to guess who was speaking which kept me deeply immersed in the story. As far as the story itself, it swallowed me like quicksand. I haven't been so involved in what happens since Stephen King's "Cell". The storylines are nothing alike, but the prose was so aptly done it kept me glued to my seat. I felt myself truly caring about these people because it was almost as if I knew them, like I was right there in the midst of the drama. I dont want to give away anything by going into details of what happens. Half of the fun is going in blind... but I highly recommend buying this book, you will not be sorry. Predictable and Boring I bought this book based on the glowing reviews and Stephen King's comments but I was sorely disappointed. First off, I have to say that the narrator was amazing. I wish he'd had something better to work with, and I would listen to another story read by him, but not by the same author. I expected a lot more from the story, especially based on the way it began. The Prologue was probably the most exciting part of the book for me. As others mentioned, I figured out who the bad guy was right away, but kept telling myself that it couldn't be that easy, yet it was. I didn't care for any of the characters. The only one I liked was Jerry, but his participation was minimal. I cared more about Jerry's parents than the rest of the family, especially Evelyn. Overall the story was boring, predictable, and repetitive. I got so tired of hearing about the black water on the floor, the slapping sounds, etc. Lastly , the ending was extremely disappointing.

Little Heaven Audiobook by Nick Cutter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nick Cutter) — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:06:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Little Heaven Subtitle: A Novel Author: Nick Cutter Narrator: Corey Brill Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 627 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: An all-new epic tale of terror and redemption set in the hinterlands of midcentury New Mexico from the acclaimed author of The Troop - which Stephen King raved "scared the hell out of me and I couldn't put it down...old-school horror at its best." From electrifying horror author Nick Cutter comes a haunting new novel, reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian and Stephen King's It, in which a trio of mismatched mercenaries is hired by a young woman for a deceptively simple task: check in on her nephew, who may have been taken against his will to a remote New Mexico backwoods settlement called Little Heaven. Shortly after they arrive, things begin to turn ominous. Stirrings in the woods and over the treetops - the brooding shape of a monolith known as the Black Rock casts its terrible pall. Paranoia and distrust grips the settlement. The escape routes are gradually cut off as events spiral towards madness. Hell - or the closest thing to it - invades Little Heaven. The remaining occupants are forced to take a stand and fight back, but whatever has cast its dark eye on Little Heaven is now marshaling its powers...and it wants them all. Members Reviews: Visceral Effectiveness Nick Cutter has once again penned a horror story to rival some of finest novels ever written in the genre. He crafts his his storytelling and prose with the grace and cleverness of writers like Peter Straub and even at times like Cormac McCarthy. This story is told in two different time periods. The present (which is the nineteen-eighties) and the past (the mid nineteen-sixties). The majority of the story takes place in the past. Micah, Minerva, and Ebenezer are three hardened, rival mercenaries who are hired by a woman to check in on her nephew. The boys father has taken him to Little Heaven, a christian survivalist camp in the wilderness of New Mexico. This camp lays at the foot of a black monolithic peak where the darkest of evil dwells. This evil morphs into many different, grotesque forms. The being has also turned the wild life into twisted amalgamations; an extension of itself that only wants to buzz-saw and absorb anyone who goes into the woods. H.P. Lovecraft would shudder at the description of these creatures. The three mercenaries and the woman find themselves battling and running for lives just to make it to Little Heaven. But things only begin to worsen once they reach the camp. Nick Cutter develops his unique characters in such a way that the awfulness each one of them experiences makes the reader's nerves light up that much more. Because of this, the horror is so much more effective than most scary novels. It takes a very talented writer to create such a visceral feeling with his words. Nick Cutter is one of the few who can deliver. 5 Stars ***** A FACE LIKE A DIME'S WORTH OF DOG MEAT SHE FELT LIKE DAY OLD DOG SH-- I enjoyed Nick's THE TROOP and was looking for something else by him. When this hit the top 50 in horror and had good reviews and a good rating (4.3), I was excited to get it. This just did not CUT it with me. Every single sentence is an attempt to attack your senses with scariness. Everything is dark, dead looking, bloody, etc. A mirror is not a mirror, it is a fish eye mirror. On top of that NC forces in all these side stories, that really don't fit the story that well. The story about the kid in New Mexico that gets eaten by an Anaconda. The scorpion bit.

20th Century Ghosts Audiobook by Joe Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Hill) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:16:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 20th Century Ghosts Author: Joe Hill Narrator: David LeDoux Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 793 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Imogene is young and beautiful. She kisses like a movie star and knows everything about every film ever made. She's also dead and waiting in the Rosebud Theater for Alec Sheldon on an afternoon in 1945....Arthur Roth is a lonely kid with big ideas and a gift for attracting abuse. It isn't easy to make friends when you're the only inflatable boy in town....Francis is unhappy. He was human once, but that was then. Now he's an eight-foot tall locust and everyone in Calliphora will tremble when they hear him sing....John Finney is locked in a basement that's stained with the blood of half a dozen other murdered children. In the cellar with him is an antique telephone, long since disconnected, but which rings at night with calls from the dead. The past isn't dead. It isn't even past. Critic Reviews: "Most of the stories display the unself-conscious dash that made Hill's novel an intelligent pleasure....Not just for ghost addicts." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Wonderful and recommended I am not a fan of short stories in general and I had never heard of Joe Hill. I don't even know what possessed me to buy this particular book but I think it must have been good luck that I did. The beauty of the language he uses to describe everything from an inflatable boy to a boy who turns into a giant bug is beautiful. Almost like listening to poetry. Some of the stories are just plain weird and others are downright poignant. The little novella that ends the collection, voluntary commital, is probably one of the best short stories I have ever heard. I find myself giving this book repeat listenings. If you dislike the twilight zone I doubt you would enjoy this. Maybe its just me...... I like Joe Hill and have read/enjoyed (hard copy) Hear-Shaped Box. This collection of stories was a little difficult for me to warm up to. I only really liked Black Telephone. The rest felt..... unfinished. Maybe its just a writting style Im not used to. I have to say I liked the reader. He sounded a little like he had a head cold but that "stuffiness" made all the "kid" parts see so real. Why did I wait so long to hear this? Yes, I knew he's Steven King's kid. Yes, I listened to Heart-Shaped Box ages ago. Yes, I knew this book existed, but still it took me too long to get around to queuing this up and enjoying these well crafted tales of the bizarre and quietly disturbing tales (well, all except the award winning, but lengthy, Better Than Home, whose subject matter just didn't flow with the rest of the collection). Hill's stories range from fairly straight-up horror to fun-house mirror fantasy. Vampire hunters and child killers make appearances, as do inflatable boys and painfully realistic underachieving boys with possible super powers. Not to mention the sweet movie house ghost of the title ... What was I waiting for? Narrator, please stop whispering ! ! ! ! PLEASE!! Stop whispering on audio book narrations. I listen to these books while driving, there is road noise and outside noise all the time, when you listen to narrators like Gene Engene, Frank Muller, Jim Dale, Dick Hill and many others, they don't ever whisper, ever.

The Imago Sequence Audiobook by Laird Barron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laird Barron) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:02:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Imago Sequence Subtitle: And Other Stories Author: Laird Barron Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The title story of this collection - a devilishly ironic riff on H. P. Lovecraft's "Pickman's Model" - was nominated for a World Fantasy Award, while "Probiscus" was nominated for an International Horror Guild award and reprinted in The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 19. In addition to his previously published work, this collection contains an original story. Members Reviews: One of the best... This is an excellent audio book, Laird Barron's tales are gritty, dark, horrifying and really, really well written. Ray Parker is perfectly suited to narrating these wonderfully dark and thought provoking stories. His vocal/character range is amazing. Top Notch! 10/10 all round.

Odd Interlude Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:40:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odd Interlude Subtitle: A Special Odd Thomas Adventure Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: David Aaron Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2490 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: There's room at the inn. But you might not get out. Nestled on a lonely stretch along the Pacific coast, quaint roadside outpost Harmony Corner offers everything a weary traveler needs - a cozy diner, a handy service station, a cluster of motel rooms...and the Harmony family homestead presiding over it all. But when Odd Thomas and company stop to spend the night, they discover that theres more to this secluded haven than meets the eye - and that between life and death, there is something more frightening than either. Critic Reviews: "Supernatural thrills with a side of laughs." (The Denver Post) "Koontz gives [Odd Thomas] wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity - and moral outrage." (USA Today) "[Odd Thomas is] one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction." (The Virginian-Pilot) Members Reviews: A HERO WHO SAYS HE IS NOT A HERO MELANCHOLY CAN BE SEDUCTIVE Koontz writes in at least three different styles. GRIDDLE WORK IS ZEN. If you have been following The Odd Series, than this should be no disappointment. Odd is, his usual lovable self and still questions himself and life for the deep answers. His side kick Jo Leigh "IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SMILE TOO MUCH." being supportive. Odd "DID YOU EVER SEE THE JOKER IN BATMAN?", still sees more than others. If you are new to the Odd series, I see no reason why you could not start here. The Odd series is a very melancholy piece of work, with some paranormal, sci-fi, horrish stuff thrown in. This is listed as a horror and it has horror aspects to it, but I would not list it as horror. This might be horror made palatable for those who don't like horror. IN SPITE OF ALL YOUR BRAVE WISE BUTT TALK Two new characters are introduced in this book and are probably only in this book. There is a twelve year old girl, whose name I forget, who was very refreshing. We also meet an AI character, who is scary and funny. SILENCE IS HIS FREQUENT REFUGE. I PREFER A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST For those like me, who prefer something more exciting, check out the Frankenstein series by Koontz. The first book is okay, but it gets much better after that. Each book gets better and better. Phantoms, Lightning and Life Expectancy are also exciting Koontz writings. Avoid most of his earlier writings some of them are painful to read. I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO STAY UPBEAT I really like the narrator, he is the voice of Odd. I HAVE NEVER ACCIDENTLY SHOT OFF A CHUNK OF MY BUTT. Wow - Koontz Cranks out another Hit Odd Interlude was released after Odd Apocalypse by six months. However, Odd Interlude takes place one day after Odd Hours ends and before Odd Apocalypse begins. For listening fans, this may be a little confusing at first if youve already listened to Odd Apocalypse because the timing is inconsistent with the character story arc. I went back and verified that the release dates were indeed out of sequence. No matter, Odd Interlude is a great story. One of the pleasant parts of this novel is the addition of a two kindred spirits: JoLeigh and Ed. I wont spill the beans on who they are and the roles they play in the story; but, I will comment that Koontz does a nice job in allowing them to fold effortlessly into this tale. I really like the narration of David Aaron Baker. He has been the voice of Odd since the very beginning and his performance is excellent.

Night Society Audiobook by Ambrose Ibsen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ambrose Ibsen) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:22:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night Society Author: Ambrose Ibsen Narrator: Joe Hempel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Ambrose Ibsen Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: It was only supposed to be a game. In a boring suburb, three lonely men seeking distractions from their monotonous routines get together in an abandoned house to play a macabre game of show-and-tell. Nothing is off-limits in their little circle - anything, no matter how depraved, is welcome...so long as it's frightening. But when one member brings what sounds like an audio recording of an actual murder to a meeting, featuring the tortured screams and pleas of an anonymous woman, the jaded club members find themselves truly rattled. From that moment, the horrific audio - and strange visions of the recorded victim - begin to seep into their daily lives. Agonized cries and sobs are heard in otherwise empty rooms. Shadowed figures lurk in unlit corners. Somehow, the mysterious victim is reaching out to them from beyond death. Or is she? Digging deeper, they begin to suspect they're being led back to the abandoned house by something else - something that seeks to consume them, body and soul. And if they aren't careful, it'll get its way. Members Reviews: Incredibly Creepy!!! This starts with Mike out late one night, he stumbles upon an abandoned house and decides to go in. Right away he can feel that the house seems sinister but that doesn't frighten him, in fact, it gives him the idea of starting the Night Society. He decides to get some of his friends to come to the house and bring the scariest thing they can, be it a letter, a photo etc. Mike invites Jim and Russel. Russel is told that he is to bring the first thing and so sets about finding something scary. He finally settles on something that sounds like a lady being murdered. The three enter the house and Russel plays the tape. It's a truly creepy experience and the trio are too spooked to continue. But from then on, each seems to experience strange things. Something has followed them home!! I am so glad I found this author!! He knows how to creep someone out without it getting gory or disturbing. He creates such atmospheric books that you will find yourself shivering!! I was listening to this one night when my kids were in bed and hubby was gone and I had to turn it off, it was freaking me out!!! Lol. I kept picturing that girl from The Ring. The plot was awesome. I loved the idea of the Night Society, not that I'd do something like that though!! I don't even think I could go into the abandoned house!!! I loved how the story was told from each of their perspective because it ramped up the tension!! All three of the characters were well written and developed. I felt so sorry for them!!! In all, this author has created something memorable. This book freaked me out but also had me wanting to read it again!! It was as compelling as it was chilling. This would make an amazing movie, though I don't think I could watch it!!! It would be too scary. When you match this author with this narrator, you know you have a winner!! Joe Hempel has become a favourite narrator of mine. His range of tones and voices, and the way he puts emotions behind the characters is amazing. He knows how to tell a story and how to tel it well!! He brings both the characters and the atmosphere to life. He is definitely one of the best! I was voluntarily provided this audiobook for free from the author, narrator, or publisher.

Lovecraft's Monsters Audiobook by Neil Gaiman, Ellen Datlow (Editor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neil Gaiman) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 04:51:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lovecraft's Monsters Author: Neil Gaiman, Ellen Datlow (Editor) Narrator: Bernard Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 486 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Prepare to meet the wicked progeny of the master of modern horror. In Lovecraft's Monsters, H. P. Lovecraft's most famous creations--Cthulhu, Shoggoths, Deep Ones, Elder Things, Yog-Sothoth, and more--appear in all their terrifying glory. Each story is a gripping new take on a classic Lovecraftian creature. Contributors include such literary luminaries as Neil Gaiman, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Karl Edward Wagner, Elizabeth Bear, and Nick Mamatas. Legions of Lovecraft fans continue to visit his bizarre landscapes and encounter his unrelenting monsters. Now join them in their journey...if you dare. Members Reviews: PURPLE WARMTH MUNDANE ANALYSIS Let me start by saying I am not a Lovecraft Lover. I bought this because I feel that no matter the genre, that I will usually find an author in any anthology that is worth discovering. Plus I am a fan of Joe Lansdale. After trying to listen I find I would rather drink TWO FINGERS OF COFFIN VARNISH. I gave each and every story a shot, but very few interested me. I did enjoy a story by Brian Hodge. Bear had a good story going with really good characters and than it just ended. Newman and Spencer were okay, but the rest, meh. VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE WONDERS If you are not familiar with Lovecraft, this would not be the place to start. Several of his individual stories are available at audio. I would suggest purchasing one of the them and you will know right off if you are a fan. His stories are often not describable. He will even mention that in his story. It is very common place in his stories for him to tell the reader that he could not describe a feeling, a sound, a look, etc... The stories are also usually open ended. All of this, is I guess, so you can use your own imagination to fill in the blanks. But what do I know, I am just a GREASY HUMAN. The ones that were good were really good!!! Most of the stories are really good. Skip Blackest from pole to pole and the stand out story for me was Red goad black goat, it was really scary in my opinion; I wish it was a full length novel. Fun read Had a good time with this one, quite a few good stories in here, but as usual with anthologies theres a few that sneak in that arent so great (werewolf vs cthulhu pls). Worth a listen! Its out there... you just have to find it What disappointed you about Lovecraft's Monsters? The sometimes lack of substance to the stories. A few were good but the vast majority were not. They didn't have the real meat to it like many of the off shoots of Lovecrafts stories do. Has Lovecraft's Monsters turned you off from other books in this genre? I am always looking and *listening for great Lovecraftian Cthulu Mythos stories. I have found some here and there. In this one the Neil Gaiman story was great, so were a few others yet some left me hoping the story would end soon as they were dry as the Sahara. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It was about Lovecraftian critters, that is its only true redeeming quality. A Unique and Fun Listen I enjoyed the majority of the stories; however, a few did not meet my liking. More of a personal opinion than an assessment of the work. I would not recommend it for a long car ride, as you may start checking your mirrors for the Elder Gods and their underlings.

Ghost Tracks Audiobook by Ed Warren, Cheryl A. Wicks, Lorraine Warren

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed Warren) — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:34:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Tracks Author: Ed Warren, Cheryl A. Wicks, Lorraine Warren Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-17 Publisher: Graymalkin Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Don't miss Ed and Lorraine Warren in the blockbuster Conjuring films. Just beyond the shadows, in the twilight space between life and death, lies the place where ghosts, demons, and otherworldly horrors tread. For most people this place is something to be encountered only in their worst nightmares, but for Ed and Lorraine Warren, it is home. As the founders of the New England Society of Psychic Research, the Warrens are the world's most renowned experts in the paranormal, investigating thousands of supernatural events in their long, spectacular careers. And now, in this remarkable audiobook, their story can finally be told. From a murdered boy's terrifying unrest to the Amityville Horror, the Warrens use scientific rigor to investigate impossible claims. Like few others, they have an intimate understanding of evil - and a willingness to battle it wherever it rears its head. In the realm of the supernatural, Ed and Lorraine Warren understand that just because something is impossible doesn't mean it isn't true. Members Reviews: Another great Warren book Once again, Todd Haberkorn really knocks it out of the park with his performances of both Ed and Lorraine. It's nice, the consistency, as he has done the other Warren books. This book is similar to Ghost Hunters, as it's a series of shorter cases mixed in with personal stories, as opposed to one long story. It's broken down into sections with several cases in each section. I do really enjoy their books. And I love how Haberkorn brings them to life. They feel like real people, as they should, and that makes a difference. You care about them and the people they are helping. pretty good If I were to compare it to the most recent 2017 release, that one is better in my opinion. but overall entertaining and informative. Love it As a huge fan of ed and Loraine warren, I loved this book. The narrator is perfect for these kinds of books. Very pleased!!! I love it! The subject matter was great! Mr. Habercorn is an awesome Narrator! I know who is talking at all times due to his voices abili Garbage Before I get into my rant, I must say that I absolutely loved the earlier books in the series. They were simple, fun, and at times downright scary. This one is none of the three. Here is my summary of what I learned reading this book... 1. The authors REALLY want you to believe that ghosts / demons are real and that they are not crazy. I would estimate that a whopping 80% of the book focus on their reckless, illogical, and at times comical conclusions for the "paranormal" evidence that they find, instead of actually focusing on establishing a compelling plot / characters. Look, I love ghost stories because I love being scared. I don't necessarily believe ghosts or demons are real, and anyway you won't be able to convince me that they are in such a short story without plenty of empirical evidence. Be prepared to be subjected to hours of their bad logic, elementary arguments, and endless ramblings, with zero scares. You can actually listen to this at night, will put you right out. 2. The Warren's have really flawed interview techniques, as they utilize leading questions and often draw conclusions from loosely answered questions to fit their narrative. I couldn't help but to think of them as the "Fake News" paranormal team while listening. 3.

Bone White Audiobook by Ronald Malfi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ronald Malfi) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 23:22:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bone White Author: Ronald Malfi Narrator: Charles Constant Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Paul Gallo saw the report on the news: a mass murderer leading police to his victims' graves in remote Dread's Hand, Alaska. It's not even a town; more like the bad memory of a town. The same bit of wilderness where his twin brother went missing a year ago. As the bodies are exhumed, Paul travels to Alaska to get closure and put his grief to rest. But the mystery is only beginning. What Paul finds are superstitious locals who talk of the devil stealing souls, and a line of wooden crosses to keep what's in the woods from coming out. He finds no closure because no one can explain exactly what happened to Danny. And the more he searches for answers, the more he finds himself becoming part of the mystery... Critic Reviews: "An elegant, twisted, gripping slow-burn of a novel that burrows under the skin and nestles deep. (RT Book Reviews, Top Pick) Members Reviews: Best part of the book was a mini background story There was a story near the end that was creepier than the rest of the book. I wanted more of that story than what I got in the book. The writer is good and I will look for more of their work based solely on the mini background story near the end. I wished I got a better pay-off than what we got. The narrator was amazing although I was hesitant at first, Charles Constant proved me wrong. Excellent! Atmospheric and creepy. "They're all dead now. I killed them." An excellent work of dark fiction from Mr. Malfi. You can feel the chill of this one in your bones. Atmospheric and creepy. Vague and anti-climactic It was hard to keep my mind from wandering throughout the entirety of the story and in the end it just sort of fizzled out. Vague and unsatisfying. Lasting, creepy images The book begins a little slowly but after the first two chapters I couldn't stop listening. I do not generally find myself creeped out but holy moly the author does such a great job of it that I can't look at the woods without my stomach turning! The reader did a great job, but the women author than Jill's voices were nails on chalkboard. bone white crazy beautiful, haunting and heartbreaking. Ronald Malfi did a great job with the relationship between Paul and Danny, or lack there of. I have sisters so I could relate to Paul very much. I thought he acted like anyone would if their sibling was missing. the story is really good. very much "this is how we've always done it and that's how it is." I liked that very much. I highly recommend this book.

Cry Havoc Audiobook by Mike Morris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Morris) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:46:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cry Havoc Subtitle: Jack Frey, Book 1 Author: Mike Morris Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: They say when the demons come, you either fight or you die. The Black Dogs know this all too well. For 300 years, the warrior priests have sacrificed their lives to keep the island nation of Abios safe from the flesh-eating Nostros, while the rest of the world fell under the demons' savagery. However, an armada now stands poised to invade mankind's last bastion. Child thief Jack Frey is saved from the gallows and joins the mysterious order. Trained with the bullet and the blade, Jack finds himself on the front line of a centuries-old war. Across the Angel Sea, Lin is fighting for her life. As a slave of the Nostros, she knows death can strike at any time, either at the hands of her masters or her fellow humans. Little do they know mankind's fate lies in both their hands. Members Reviews: Good story with a small scope. This wasn't epic fantasy, though it did have some of the devices and trappings of the genre. It was sort of a small story in that you really only got to know the two MC's as fully fleshed out characters. All the other people in the story were kind of two dimensional levers interacting with the MC's. That said it was well written, professionally edited, entertaining, and enjoyable, though maybe not the most complex story ever written. I would disregard the negative reviews that claim that this book is derivative or played out. I felt that it was pretty original in a number of ways and the parallels to other books were at worst superficial. Definitely worth a credit if you're looking for an entertaining listen. Great Listen. Simon Vance is a master of his trade and Morris' story makes it easy on him in this one. best new series I've started in a long time I really wasn't ready or prepared for how in-depth the story became truly a wonderful and enjoyable book Great start to a series I think the most helpful reviews are the ones that list similar books. The story was great, characters were great, narration was great. If you liked the warded man, or blood song youll enjoy this. Did a publisher write this book? The characters and story are as derivative and predictable as the prayers the preists repeat throughout the book. Its like when someone takes a poplular song, puts it in a commercial and replaces the lyrics with something about Ford trucks. It's 9 hrs of checking off dark fantasy boxes complete with narration by Simon Vance.... Of course. Vampires (nostros) are literally the ONLY original thing about this book and even they are one dimensional Dominos to be knocked over. I won't be following up with this series.

Merrick Audiobook by Anne Rice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Rice) — Mon, 02 Oct 2000 09:50:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Merrick Author: Anne Rice Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-02-00 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 825 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Into this exotic New Orleans realm comes David Talbot, hero, storyteller, adventurer, almost mortal vampire, visitor from another dark realm. It is he who recounts Merrick's haunting tale - a tale that takes us from the New Orleans of the past and present to the jungles of Guatemala, from the Mayan ruins of a century ago to ancient civilizations not yet explored. Anne Rice's richly told novel weaves an irresistible story of two worlds: the witches' world and the vampires' world, where magical powers and otherworldly fascinations are locked together in a dance of seduction, death, and rebirth. Critic Reviews: "Rice offers a haunting look at the separate but equally intriguing worlds of witches and vampires" (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Narrator killed the story! I honestly tried over a dozen times to get through this audio book but I eventually had to tap out! The narrator made this the most painful story to listen to. I deleted it without first fishing the story and just mined on to the next book Great book but.... ann Rice is an amazing writer and this book is amazing. However, I had a huge problem with the narrator in this story. he was muffled and quiet and not clear throughout the story. there was times that I has to hit the rewind button. I do not think it was his I just think it was the quality of the recording. the producer of this book should have known this and fixed it before this ever went to production!! Enchanting but not a Vampire Chronicle Did Graeme Malcolm do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? I enjoyed his overall narration and he was a perfect match for the voice of david but i did not like how he voiced other key characters in the story. Was Merrick worth the listening time? This book was a great read and is definitely one of Anne Rice's better novels. Any additional comments? If you came to this book hoping for the next exciting installment of the vampire chronicle series you might be very disappointed. The book is a good read but aside from the fact the book is narrated by one of our beloved vampires there is maybe a third of the content of the book that actually focuses on them. This book clearly fulfilled a desire of the authors to do a cross over of her two series the vampire chronicles and the mayfairer witches but doesn't really focus on either one. Good It was a good book to read. Not at all like Anne's other vampire books but just as good. I loved Merrick she is a cool character and very powerful. Merrick (Unabridged) A moving a tale as only Anne Rice can tell. The story line flows flawlessly Graeme Malcolm, an exceptional reading, pleasant to listen too. Vocal tones and inflections done with prefection.

Twilight Eyes Audiobook by Dean Koontz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Koontz) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:47:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twilight Eyes Author: Dean Koontz Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1076 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: They're out there.... Lurking in the darkest shadows of an eerie, moonlit carnival. Feeding their twisted needs with human suffering - and fiendishly plotting the downfall of the human race. They're out there.... But don't scream. They'll hear you. Members Reviews: Highly Entertaining My wife and I spend countless hours on the road. Dean Koontz almost always delivers. This particular book is one of those occasions where he gets it right. There are some mature chapters in the book so younger listeners may be discouraged but I would say this is a gripping tale from his earlier days and it will keep you up while pulling and all nighter. Odd Thomas original If you like Mr. Koontz' Odd Thomas series, you will like this. Without doubt this book served as the authors inspiration for Odd Thomas. Certainly the Odd Thomas series has received more attention and is more popular. Nonetheless, there is no doubt this is similar. The narrator is excellent and enjoyable. I would recommend reading this while awaiting for the next in the Odd Thomas series. "Eye" say Read This Book! Once again a knock out punch from Koontz! This sort of was along the lines of Water for Elephants, well in is Dean Koontz sort of way. It is really good! Twilight eyes Nice and creepy, like only Koontz can be. Couldn't stop listening to it. I really liked the characters. Might have to revisit this one. J. YOU TRAVEL LIGHT WHEN YOU ARE WANTED FOR MURDER I FELT UNMASKED, UNCLOTHED, NAKED A lot of similarities in this with Odd Thomas. The goblins feed on fear and bad vibes. Had Koontz just wrote this story it could have been great. Instead he tried to be Fitzgerald or some classic writer. He is very descriptive and everything is described in three different ways. The love scene might make you gag. I stayed with it for almost eleven hours, cause I wanted to know how the story ended or the problem was solved. When part 2 started and Koontz got even more flowery, I could not stand it anymore. This is early Koontz and in my opinion all early Koontz should be avoided, while later Koontz should be treasured.

The Tide Audiobook by Anthony Melchiorri

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Melchiorri) — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:47:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tide Author: Anthony Melchiorri Narrator: Ryan Kennard Burke Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-15 Publisher: Anthony Melchiorri Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 666 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Captain Dominic Holland leads a crew of skilled covert operatives and talented scientific personnel. He's taken them to all corners of the Earth to protect the United States from biological and chemical warfare. When his CIA handler, Meredith Webb, gives him a mission to investigate a disturbing lead on a laboratory based out of an abandoned oil rig, they discover the most terrifying threat to mankind they've ever faced - a genetically engineered biological weapon called the Oni Agent. Back in the United States, Meredith discovers a frightening connection between the CIA and the Oni Agent. But her investigations are short-lived when the agent spreads and brings mankind to its knees. Cities burn as it turns humans into warped creatures hell-bent on destruction. Dominic and Meredith vow to do everything they can to combat the agent and find a cure. But will their efforts be enough to turn the tide - or is humanity's fate already sealed? Members Reviews: The Tide interesting story that puts a big twist on zombies. strong characters, I like that along with the tough men, the author has strong mind and bodied women that play key roles . The Narrator does a fabulous job with the different characters voices, it always makes a big difference to the listening pleasures. I am a long haul truck driver and audio books are a life savor for the endless miles. this book is a good one. you won't be disappointed. UNIT 731 DON'T GO DIVING WHEN IT'S RAINING, YOU'LL GET WET. I should have loved this, since it had all the elements I love, Mad Scientists, mutated humans and evil World War 2 enemies. It turns outs I need more, who would have thunk it. It's not as sophomoric as Joe Ledger or as unbelievable as Robinson's 731 series, but it seems I like unbelievable, sophomoric and some humor thrown in. Not everyone is a good story teller. Anthony needs to study the more successful and study, how it is done. Fast-paced biotech Captain Dominic Holland (Dom) is head of a covert operations team which investigates bioterrorism. As he and his team check out some suspicious activity on what was believed to be an abandoned oil rig, bone-armored mutant men begin to wash up on shores of countries around the world. Soon, citizens become crazed - brutally attacking and devouring people. Dom's team rushes to find a cure to the bioweapon, as civilization crashes around them. I found this book in the new releases in Audible and thought I'd try it out. The genre is basically bioweapon zombie apocalypse, but the "zombies" aren't actually zombies. They are living humans who develop bony armor around their bodies and get brain activation of unthinking violence. It was a fast-paced, high-action book. The science was very reasonable - clearly Melchiorri did his research - which I like to see in biotech books (otherwise I tend to roll my eyes and criticize every little mistake). Yes, the race for a cure moved along much too fast to be realistic, but that's the nature of the genre, not a problem with Melchiorri's writing. Nobody wants to read a book with the pacing of real life, after all. :) I think this book will be quite enjoyable to anyone who likes biotech apocalypse thrillers, especially those who enjoyed Jonathan Maberry's Patient Zero. But beware, it is the first in a series, and the story just cuts off at the end - there's not a satisfying conclusion.

How to Love a Monster Audiobook by Lyssa Dering

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lyssa Dering) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:31:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Love a Monster Author: Lyssa Dering Narrator: Michael Mussman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Lyssa Dering Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Dying at the hands of government goons was always going to happen. Waking up in a dark and twisted afterlife? Not the plan. Seraphim has the superhuman ability to control his own brain. Or at least, he used to, before his government-mandated brain surgery. The surgery killed him, but life isn't over yet. He's just woken up, shivering and alone, in the rain-soaked alleyway of a city he doesn't recognize. Fiend is a childhood monster. Dreamed up by Seraphim's friend, Wish, he was imprisoned in Wish's subconscious until the birth of Wish City, a place for people with superhuman abilities to take refuge after death. Now Fiend is free - and in charge - and he's on the hunt for anyone with abilities once they cross over. Eager to play with his new toy, Fiend quickly makes contact with Seraphim. Lost and injured, Seraphim lets Fiend slither into his heart. But under the aching pleasure the two find with each other is a hunger that can't be denied, and lurking in the shadows of the neon city are truths neither man nor monster is ready to face. How to Love a Monster is a gay erotic horror romance featuring twisted and kinky M/M sex, a diabolical love interest, and an HEA ending. Members Reviews: Strange but compelling The blurb on Goodreads is super confusing, because I don't remember reading any of the parts about Sera controlling his own brain or the details behind the government mandated experiments. All of that was sort of hinted at, but as far as I can remember it was never stated in such black and white terms. Sera is a psychic who has, apparently, died. While he was alive, he was friends with a guy named "Wish" who promised him that he was going to create this great mental afterlife that he could frolic in when he died: think heaven, only for psychics, except that it's called, appropriately enough, "Wish City." When Sera gets to Wish City, he finds out - surprise, surprise - that it's not exactly what Wish promised him. Paradise is downright ugly, with drugs and cheap sex filling the streets. Everything is dark and grungy and completely unlike what Sera expected. Fiend, like the city, was also dreamed up by Wish, and like the City, he's a creation that managed to get loose from his creator and take on a shape all of his own. Fiend likes to eat brains, and next up on his cerebral prix fixe menu is Sera. Only... he's attracted to Sera physically as well, and decides to toy with his food before eating him - but that doesn't quite go as planned, either. HOW TO LOVE A MONSTER falls into that hateful three-star review territory for me. There was nothing particularly wrong with the story but it didn't wow me enough where all I wanted to do was gush. It entertained me, and then we parted ways. I did think the world building was very odd, and while original, there were many aspects that confused me and could have used more fleshing out. While reading, I kept having this sense of deja vu, wondering what this book reminded me of. Then it hit me: those weird dark fantasy movies from the late 90s like eXistenZ (1999) and Dark City (1998). Both of those movies had an incredibly original world with a compelling storyline and scenery, but - for me - also felt kind of confusing and sometimes even nonsensical (and not in a good way). I bought this while it was 99-cents and for that, I think it was a good deal.

The Scarlet Gospels Audiobook by Clive Barker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clive Barker) — Tue, 19 May 2015 13:23:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scarlet Gospels Author: Clive Barker Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 497 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: The Scarlet Gospels takes listeners back many years to the early days of two of Barker's most iconic characters in a battle of good and evil as old as time: The long-beleaguered detective Harry D'Amour, investigator of all supernatural, magical, and malevolent crimes, faces off against his formidable and intensely evil rival, Pinhead, the priest of hell. Barker devotees have been waiting for The Scarlet Gospels with baited breath for years, and it's everything they've begged for and more. Bloody, terrifying, and brilliantly complex, fans and newcomers alike will not be disappointed by the epic, visionary tale that is The Scarlet Gospels. Barker's horror will make your worst nightmares seem like bedtime stories. The Gospels are coming. Are you ready? Members Reviews: Classic Barker I'm a Clive Barker fan from the Books of Blood days. Waiting on pins and needles for the Scarlett Gospels and was hooked from the get go (sorry!). Typical Barker tome, could use editing to tighten-up the narrative (same issue as with Great and Secret Show and Imajica). But his writing is so lush and decadent, the right mix of sex, blood, and gore. No surprises, just glad Barker is back. John Lee was very good as Pinhead, Lucifer, and Dale, but perhaps not the best choice for doing New York accents. So much more could have been done with sound effects. Overall, worth the wait. Gory Spectacle and Fan Service for Hellraiser Fans This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Folks obsessed with the Hellraiser comic series and films would enjoy the Scarlet Gospells. Readers who enjoy depictions of gore for gore's sake might like it. Beyond that, Barker completionists, of which I'm one, may tolerate it but are unlikely to really enjoy it. Has The Scarlet Gospels turned you off from other books in this genre? No. I enjoy horror and fantasy, always have always will. It has warned me off Barker though. I've read pretty much everything he's ever written from short stories to the longest novels. He's rarely disappointed me, but this book is one of the exceptions to the rule. What three words best describe John Lees voice? Mr. Lee works too hard at differentiating characters with heavy handed accents and speech style affectations. They get distracting and don't contribute much to the story. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I'd have to say all three. At his best, Barker achieved transcendent story telling and rose beyond genre. Books like the Great and Secret Show and Imajica added to my own personal mythology and lifted me up beyond the mundane world to an almost spiritual high. This... the Scarlet Gospels... feels like pandering to the lowest common denominator of Barker fandom. I'm talking about the Hellraiser films, the scary monster gore fests that played on shock and striking visuals to terrify late adolescents and young adults on date night. The Scarlet Gospels doesn't have the naivety and fun of the Books of Blood, nor the vision of Imajica, nor the breadth of the tales of the Abarat. Instead, It came off feeling like fan-fic, not like it came from the pen of one of the masters of phantasmagorical fiction of our age.

Weaveworld Audiobook by Clive Barker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clive Barker) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:33:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Weaveworld Author: Clive Barker Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-14 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 538 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: Clive Barker has made his mark on modern fiction by exposing all that is surreal and magical in the ordinary world - and exploring the profound and overwhelming terror that results. With its volatile mix of the fantastical and the contemporary, the everyday and the otherworldly, Weaveworld is an epic work of dark fantasy and horror - a tour de force from one of today's most forceful and imaginative artists. Members Reviews: Review of Weaveworld This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review" Definitely a five star book by Clive Barker and a five star performance by Simon Vance. Not only is there a weaved world within this story, but Clive Barker weaves the story as a master. I enjoyed the complexity of each character without getting lost in the details, it seemed natural to recognize everyone in the story. He brings the unimaginable into vivid view. I have failed to speak of Simon Vance except to say it was s five star performance. Let me clarify that he gave that warm feeling of sitting in a comfortable chair, curled up by the fire enjoying a good book, while delivering the characters' emotions and bringing them to life. This will be a book you enjoy. I love it! So much so that im sad it ended. The narrator did a wonderful job. The story is superb. I recommend to anyone who is into fantasy and magical worlds. Ah, but what price Wonderland? One of my favorites! Raw and dark fantasy from Clive Barker. A great story and wonderful narration by Mr. Simon Vance. Maybe not as polished as some of Barker's other works, but a grand modern fairytale nonetheless. Epic in scale and weight. Finally, the audio! My breath caught when I saw this was released. I read it years and years ago! And I already know Simon Vance is a good narrator. Hey audible, I'm also waiting for Imajica, and the Books of The Art! Please..... Songs of Praise for Clive Barker and Simon Vance A masterful piece of storytelling as no other could write such magnificent visions of delight and chilling horror woven into a world that refuses to disappoint. Clive Barker has Woven a world of pure and intense magic imagined in way that leaves one profoundly changed forever. Simon Vance brings this masterful tale to life in a way that defies the boundaries of imagination and reality. As Vance, in his beautiful sense of emotion and ability to transform the written word into pure magic, gently takes the readers hand, the veil of the real and the imagined blur completely and you are swept away in a flood of magic, of light, of darkness, and Raptures, that will leave you breathless and craving more.

Afraid Audiobook by Jack Kilborn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Kilborn) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:19:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/75/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afraid Author: Jack Kilborn Narrator: Phil Gigante Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 870 votes Genres: Fiction, Horror Publisher's Summary: WELCOME TO SAFE HAVEN, POPULATION 907... Nestled in the woods of Wisconsin, Safe Haven is miles from everything. With one road in and out, this is a town so peaceful it has never needed a full-time police force. Until now... A helicopter has crashed on the outskirts of town and something terrible has been unleashed. A classified secret weapon programmed to kill anything that stands in its way. Now it's headed for the nearest lights to do what it does best. Isolate. Terrorize. Annihilate. Soon all phone lines are dead and the road is blocked. Safe Haven's only chance for survival rests on the shoulders of an aging county sheriff. And as the body count rises, the sheriff realizes something even more terrifyingmaybe death hasn't come to his little town by accident... WELCOME TO SAFE HAVEN, POPULATION 907... 906... 905... AFRAID by Jack Kilborn Are you afraid of the dark? You will be. Members Reviews: He had to cut his own leg off, again This is one of those books, where saying you like it, might make people wonder about you. This is not literature. This is not all that clever, although there are twists and turns and surprises. This has to be the goriest book I have ever read or listened to. This has torture that makes you cringe, lots of bloood. The evil characters are as evil as you get. Bernie's story is so disturbing I will never forget it. You have now been warned as all the reviews mention this is gory. I have to say I loved it because it kept my attention, it made driving hundreds of miles fly by. Entertainment value was high for me and I was in the mood to be entertained. I am following two people that gave reviews on this. One gave it five stars and one gave it one star. The one who gave it five stars reads lots of scary stuff. The one who gave it one star is big into outdoors and military books. No, one guy does not cut off both his legs, but his dad cut off his leg and then he finds himself caught in a bear trap and he has to cut off his leg. I will admit that after about seven hours I was ready for people to quit cutting. The part where a little boy is caught in a burning building with his elderly babysitter and his babysitter decides she is going to shoot him to save him from burning, was extremely well done. The school locker room massacre was good and etc. A Lesson Learned Read the reviews. That's the lesson for today. The reviews are loaded with references to the gory violence. People wrote how they were revolted by some of the depictions of pain, torture and graphic descriptions of terrible things people do to each other. They were right. I've read literally hundreds of thrillers and mysteries...and while some made my skin crawl and a few made me go "ewwwww" none of them was an out and out gross-out. This book is a very well written story that you will have to wade through rivers of gore to complete. There's nothing new here -- the theme has been explored many times. The "Fill In The Blank" monster descends on a sleepy town and starts doing terrible things to the residents. And of course it's up to a handful of people to stop it. To be honest, I was intrigued bythe plot and, despite some very goofy character actions, it delivered. If you're a fan of splatter movies, this writer is for you.