Listen free for 30 days
-
The Tear Collector
- Narrated by: Lou Petrella
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
People who bought this also bought...
-
The Lost Sentinel
- Silent Sea Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Suzanne Rogerson
- Narrated by: George Ellington
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Assembly controls Kalaya. Originally set up to govern, they now persecute those with magic and exile them to the Turrak Mountains. Tei, a tailor’s daughter, has always hidden her magic, but when her father’s old friend visits and warns them to flee to the mountains, she must leave her old life behind. On the journey, an attack leaves her father mortally wounded. He entrusts her into the care of the exiles and on his deathbed makes a shocking confession.
-
-
Worth a read
- By Blondie on 02-01-21
-
The Deal
- The Fallen Angel Series, Book I
- By: S C Cunningham
- Narrated by: Susan Knight
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Wouldn't it be nice to have hot, funny, feisty, rule-breaking angels protecting and fighting your corner? Keeping an eye on those who slip through law enforcement's fingers? Well here you go...the Fallen. You're welcome! At the age of four, Amy Fox was taken.... She survived.... A week later, another little girl was taken.... She didn't. Angry, Amy made a deal with the heavens. Decades later her lifeless body was found beneath a London commuter train and she became an angel. But for how long?
-
Girl Last Seen
- By: Nina Laurin
- Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Two missing girls. Thirteen years apart. Olivia Shaw has been missing since last Tuesday. She was last seen outside the entrance of her elementary school in Hunts Point wearing a white spring jacket, blue jeans, and pink boots. I force myself to look at the face in the photo, into her slightly smudged features, and I can't bring myself to move. Olivia Shaw could be my mirror image, rewound to 13 years ago. If you have any knowledge of Olivia Shaw's whereabouts or any relevant information, please contact....
-
In the Absence of Miracles
- By: Michael J. Malone
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
John Docherty’s mother has just been taken into a nursing home following a massive stroke and she’s unlikely to be able to live independently again. With no other option than to sell the family home, John sets about packing up everything in the house. In sifting through the detritus of his family’s past he’s forced to revisit, and revise his childhood. For in a box, in the attic, he finds undeniable truth that he had a brother who disappeared when he himself was only a toddler.
-
-
Very good sad story with an impressive narration
- By Liz Conti on 04-01-20
-
The Black Madonna of Derby
- By: Joanna Czechowska
- Narrated by: Claire Nicholls
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
During and after the Second World War, 200,000 Poles were given leave to remain in the UK as thanks for their help during the conflict - this book is a fictional account of just one of those families. Set during the 1960s and 1970s, The Black Madonna of Derby traces the story of the Baran family living in a provincial town in England. Their seemingly ordinary existence hides secrets of past betrayal, madness, and tragedy.
-
-
Secrets and tragedies of a Polish family in Derby.
- By Jane Hunt on 03-08-20
-
Never Look Back
- By: A. L. Gaylin
- Narrated by: James Fouhey, Jorjeana Marie
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 1975, 15-year-old April Cooper and her 18-year-old boyfriend embark on a weeklong killing spree that results in the deaths in a dozen innocent people in Southern California's San Gabriel Valley. Was April a willing accomplice or a victim herself, abducted by an obsessed psychopath and forced into committing horrible acts? No one will ever know for sure, as April and Eric were apparently killed in a bloody shoot-out at the Death Valley compound of their final victims - a family of off-the-grid survivalists known as The Gideons.
-
The Lost Sentinel
- Silent Sea Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Suzanne Rogerson
- Narrated by: George Ellington
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Assembly controls Kalaya. Originally set up to govern, they now persecute those with magic and exile them to the Turrak Mountains. Tei, a tailor’s daughter, has always hidden her magic, but when her father’s old friend visits and warns them to flee to the mountains, she must leave her old life behind. On the journey, an attack leaves her father mortally wounded. He entrusts her into the care of the exiles and on his deathbed makes a shocking confession.
-
-
Worth a read
- By Blondie on 02-01-21
-
The Deal
- The Fallen Angel Series, Book I
- By: S C Cunningham
- Narrated by: Susan Knight
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Wouldn't it be nice to have hot, funny, feisty, rule-breaking angels protecting and fighting your corner? Keeping an eye on those who slip through law enforcement's fingers? Well here you go...the Fallen. You're welcome! At the age of four, Amy Fox was taken.... She survived.... A week later, another little girl was taken.... She didn't. Angry, Amy made a deal with the heavens. Decades later her lifeless body was found beneath a London commuter train and she became an angel. But for how long?
-
Girl Last Seen
- By: Nina Laurin
- Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Two missing girls. Thirteen years apart. Olivia Shaw has been missing since last Tuesday. She was last seen outside the entrance of her elementary school in Hunts Point wearing a white spring jacket, blue jeans, and pink boots. I force myself to look at the face in the photo, into her slightly smudged features, and I can't bring myself to move. Olivia Shaw could be my mirror image, rewound to 13 years ago. If you have any knowledge of Olivia Shaw's whereabouts or any relevant information, please contact....
-
In the Absence of Miracles
- By: Michael J. Malone
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
John Docherty’s mother has just been taken into a nursing home following a massive stroke and she’s unlikely to be able to live independently again. With no other option than to sell the family home, John sets about packing up everything in the house. In sifting through the detritus of his family’s past he’s forced to revisit, and revise his childhood. For in a box, in the attic, he finds undeniable truth that he had a brother who disappeared when he himself was only a toddler.
-
-
Very good sad story with an impressive narration
- By Liz Conti on 04-01-20
-
The Black Madonna of Derby
- By: Joanna Czechowska
- Narrated by: Claire Nicholls
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
During and after the Second World War, 200,000 Poles were given leave to remain in the UK as thanks for their help during the conflict - this book is a fictional account of just one of those families. Set during the 1960s and 1970s, The Black Madonna of Derby traces the story of the Baran family living in a provincial town in England. Their seemingly ordinary existence hides secrets of past betrayal, madness, and tragedy.
-
-
Secrets and tragedies of a Polish family in Derby.
- By Jane Hunt on 03-08-20
-
Never Look Back
- By: A. L. Gaylin
- Narrated by: James Fouhey, Jorjeana Marie
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 1975, 15-year-old April Cooper and her 18-year-old boyfriend embark on a weeklong killing spree that results in the deaths in a dozen innocent people in Southern California's San Gabriel Valley. Was April a willing accomplice or a victim herself, abducted by an obsessed psychopath and forced into committing horrible acts? No one will ever know for sure, as April and Eric were apparently killed in a bloody shoot-out at the Death Valley compound of their final victims - a family of off-the-grid survivalists known as The Gideons.
-
Doctors of Darkness Boxed Set (Books 1-3)
- By: Ellery A. Kane
- Narrated by: Kristin James
- Length: 37 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Straight from the mind of a forensic psychologist comes an addictive series of betrayal, lust, revenge, and murder. These doctors earned their degrees from the dark side, so be careful when you let them into your head. The Doctors of Darkness e-book bundle contains the first three books in the series: Daddy Darkest, The Hanging Tree, and The First Cut.
-
The Memory Watcher
- By: Minka Kent
- Narrated by: Sally Vahle, Morgan Laure
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Autumn Carpenter stumbles upon the social media account of the family who adopted her infant daughter years ago, she finds herself instantly drawn into their picture-perfect existence. From behind a computer screen, Autumn watches Grace's every memory, from birthdays to holidays to bedtime snuggles. But what starts as an innocent fascination soon spirals into an addictive obsession that comes to a screeching halt the day the McMullen family closes their Instaface account.
-
-
Ok for a while
- By j c rogers on 14-06-18
-
Still Living the Dream in Rural Ireland
- Fresh Eggs and Dog Beds, Book 2
- By: Nick Albert
- Narrated by: Andy Stevenson
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Nick and Lesley's desire for a better life in the countryside was a long-held dream. Unforeseen events and a leap of faith forced that dream into reality, but moving to rural Ireland was only the beginning of their story. Foreigners in a foreign land, they set about making new friends, learning the culture, and expanding their collection of chickens and unruly dogs. But their dream home was in desperate need of renovation - a mammoth task they attacked with the aid of a DIY manual, dwindling funds, and incompetent enthusiasm.
-
-
Great light read
- By Miss K Wilkinson on 13-11-20
-
The Man on the Street
- By: Trevor Wood
- Narrated by: David Nellist
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It started with a splash. Jimmy, a homeless veteran grappling with PTSD, did his best to pretend he hadn't heard it - the sound of something heavy falling into the Tyne at the height of an argument between two men on the riverbank. Not his fight. Then he sees the headline: Girl in Missing Dad Plea. The girl, Carrie, reminds him of someone he lost, and this makes his mind up: it's time to stop hiding from his past. But telling Carrie what he heard - or thought he heard - turns out to be just the beginning of the story.
-
-
Cannot recommend highly enough
- By Mrs G. on 21-03-20
-
The Woman Downstairs
- By: Elisabeth Carpenter
- Narrated by: Helen Keeley
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When human remains are found in a ground floor flat, the residents of Nelson Heights are shocked to learn that there was a dead body in their building for over three years. Sarah lives at the flat above and after the remains are found, she feels threatened by a stranger hanging around the building. Laura has lived in the building for as long as she can remember, caring for her elderly father, though there is more to her story than she is letting on. As the investigation starts to heat up, and the two women become more involved, it's clear that someone isn't telling the truth....
-
No Bad Deed
- By: Heather Chavez
- Narrated by: Megan Tusing
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
You're driving home from work to your husband and children. Suddenly a woman is front of your car. She's being attacked. You call the police and they tell you to stay in the car. But what if you got out to help? What might the consequences be? You save the woman, but the attacker takes your handbag. And your car. And then, the next day, when you think it's all over, your husband disappears. He's gone without a trace. And then he texts you. I'm sorry. But is it really him? Nothing could have prepared you for what happens next....
-
Invisible
- By: James Patterson, David Ellis
- Narrated by: January LaVoy, Kevin Collins
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Everyone thinks Emma Dockery is crazy. Obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases, Emma has taken leave from her job as an FBI researcher. Now all she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroom, and her nightly recurring nightmares of an all-consuming fire. Not even Emma's ex-boyfriend, field agent Harrison 'Books' Bookman, will believe her that hundreds of kidnappings, rapes, and murders are all connected.
-
-
captivating
- By mandy on 16-11-14
-
Blood in the Water
- By: Jack Flynn
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Homeland Security agent Kit Steel is committed to avenge terrorism. And she’s after the blood of her nemesis, one of world’s most ruthless and dangerous criminals, Vincente Carpio. He has the blood of her husband and young son on his hands, and Kit is unwavering in her determination to see him kept behind bars forever. Clever, calculating, and manipulative, Carpio has aid and influence on the outside, and he’s waiting for the perfect moment when the final pieces of the jigsaw fall into place.
-
The Stolen Twin
- By: Michele PW (Pariza Wacek)
- Narrated by: Deanna Maio
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On the surface, Kit Caldwell has it all. A senior in college with her future ahead of her, lots of friends, lots of parties - not to mention also having the eye of Tommy, the star quarterback of the football team. But underneath, Kit's life is a charade, built on a foundation of secrets and lies, including one so dark it threatens to tear her world apart: her twin sister, Cat, was kidnapped when they were both seven, never to be heard from again. That is, until one dark Halloween night.
-
The Bone Garden
- By: Tess Gerritsen
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Present day: Julia Hamill has made a horrifying discovery on the grounds of her new home in rural Massachusetts: a skull buried in the rocky soil - human, female, and, according to the trained eye of Boston medical examiner Maura Isles, scarred with the unmistakable marks of murder. Boston, 1830: In order to pay for his education, medical student Norris Marshall has joined the ranks of local "resurrectionists".
-
-
My very first Gerritsen!
- By S.A.M on 05-07-15
-
The Legacy
- Children's House, Book 1
- By: Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Victoria Cribb - translator
- Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
- Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The only witness to a shocking murder is the victim's 10-year-old daughter, Margret. The police turn to the Children's House for their expertise in childhood trauma. The manager, Freyja, doesn't much like the police - especially the detective in charge, Huldar. But she does want to help them protect Margret. And when more people die - their murders heralded by strange messages, texts, and strings of numbers - they will have to work together to crack the riddle before they become targets themselves.
-
-
Brilliant book
- By JULs on 02-04-17
-
Body Double
- By: Tess Gerritsen
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Returning home from a trip to Paris, Boston medical examiner Maura Isles confronts a nightmarish scene. Police cruisers line her street and slumped in a car at the end of Maura's driveway is a dead woman, her head bloodied by a gunshot wound. Cops and neighbors gape at her as she approaches. Only when Maura looks at the victim does she understand why everyone is so shocked by her arrival. The dead woman looks exactly like Maura. Within a week, the DNA lab delivers a stunning verdict.
-
-
Pacy but a bit over the top
- By Kirstine on 15-02-15
Summary
The misdeeds of our ancestors can be like shadows, lurking and waiting to reveal the sins of the past. For the residents of Harper Pass, that time is now.
After an autistic classmate goes missing in the small Appalachian community, young Brooks Raker and his friends stumble into the middle of the police investigation. As the dark secrets of the town’s past start to unravel, the list of unusual suspects climbs, and people continue to disappear.
When Brooks and his friends dig deeper into the unexpected events, they begin to suspect a sinister force is at work in Harper Pass. Can they work together to survive?
Detective Holt is thrust into a leadership role in the wake of Chief Barton’s absence, and having lost his first child to miscarriage, he is left feeling as if his entire world has been shattered. On top of all this, he must confront the mysteries surrounding Harper Pass, when the typically quiet town suddenly devolves into chaos.
Without any real answers, and with Kasey Norton, an ambitious local reporter, closing in on him, Detective Holt struggles to maintain his facade of control. The string of disappearances and suspicious deaths lead him to the doorstep of the mysterious and reclusive Professor Wadlow.
When the detective realizes what he is truly up against, a tectonic shift in his thinking - the fault lines of which can never be mended - leave him feeling more lost than ever. Can he save the citizens of Harper Pass, or has their fate already been determined?
More from the same
What listeners say about The Tear Collector
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jane Hunt
- 18-01-21
Claustrophobic and intense.
This story starts with a tragedy and then returns to the present day where it appears, history is repeating its self. A missing girl and horrific deaths mean the inhabitants of Harper Pass are in danger but by whom or what?
The author builds a believable world centred around a group of young adults. The friendship and bullying described are relatable, and the team dynamic realistic. There are elements of horror and mystery. The author explores the susceptibility of young minds to the paranormal believably. The bond between young adults grows into a powerful force for good.
Perfect for audiobook media, the excellent narrator creates easy to identify characters, and traits bringing the story to life for the listener.
The story is claustrophobic and intense. The author’s use of sensory imagery immerses the reader into the characters’ lives. The ending is exciting and satisfying with a twist that makes you want to find out what next?
I received a copy of this audiobook from the author in return for an honest review.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Lisa
- 14-01-21
Thriller/Horror
This was a fun book to listen to as suspense/thriller/horror are my top genres. Think Stranger Things and The Body wrapped up and amped up.
We have a small Appalachian town (Harpers Pass) where an autistic girl goes missing. The Maryland X crew (Brooks Raker, Robbie & Tee) decide they have to find out what happens and get mixed up in the investigation while trying to deal with town bullies. We also have Detective Holt who is stuck in a leadership role trying to solve this crime with the Chief being absent at the time, and the very weird Professor Wadlow.
Throw all this together with a lot of spooky and some town history of something sinister/supernatural and you have the makings of a good story.
I cant say I was scared as it reallly takes a lot to scare me, but this did have a decent spooky factor. The friendship and loss storyline with the boys was a definite throwback (for me) to the aforementioned shows/movie. The narrator did a good job with the reading as well.
This was a fun debt and I look forward to more from this author. I give this 4/5 stars.
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources, Audible, and author Shawn Burgess for the review copy of this audiobook.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jo Williams
- 13-01-21
Perfect for fans of Stephen King
I love listening to an audiobook as I’m doing something creative or just to make the time go faster when I’m doing chores. But I wasn’t always very productive when I listened to The Tear Collector because of the number of times I just stopped, listening intently, as the words chilled or thrilled me.
I could hear the influences of Stephen King strongly in the characterisation of not only the key players but of the town itself. The characters were many but were well defined enough that I kept track of almost all of them (there were a couple of sidekicks of the local thugs I got mixed up with but that’s ok).
I liked Brooks from the start, feeling his happiness at being accepted into the boys’ crew and I enjoyed the way their loyalty and friendship grew throughout the story. I imagined the boys being the same age as those in The Goonies or Stranger Things, although sometimes they seemed younger or older, depending on the situation.
I found myself comparing some elements of The Tear Collector to Stephen King’s legendary It, especially the shape shifting of the evil being they faced, but that isn’t a negative. Not many authors can be compared to King and come away looking favourable in my opinion, but the descriptions, plot and characters made Shawn Burgess worthy. I’m still thinking about the how the identities of the characters were linked so intrinsically with their town, something I have always loved about King’s novels.
Now to the narration, which is a crucial part of any audiobook experience. The narrator for The Tear Collector is Lou Petrella and I’m going to be honest and say I really struggled with his style at first. I never normally change the speed of the audiobook but felt I had to because the slow delivery got in the way of my enjoyment. I experimented with different speeds before settling on 1.2x, backtracked and started afresh, this time feeling much more engaged and appreciative of his narration.
Petrella’s ability to adapt his voice for different characters and bring their emotions to life was impressive. There are some scenes which are creepy, gory, shocking or all three, and Petrella’s vocal skill made me feel like I was the one holding my breath in terror as something evil moved, unseen, around me.
So once I’d found the pace I was comfortable with, I was able to see how Lou Petrella and Shawn Burgess go so well together and I hope this is a partnership which continues in the sequel. I’m giving this my first 4 stars of 2021 and recommend this to anyone who enjoys Stephen King’s style of horror or who binge-watched Stranger Things on Netflix.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Kimberly
- 05-11-20
Twists and Turns
Great story. Ending leaves you wanting a sequel! Great narration by Lou Petrella. Will recommend
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Anonymous User
- 17-10-20
Great Book
The story kept me captivated from start to finish. A must read for anyone that likes thrillers.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Joe Austin
- 17-10-20
Fast paced suspenseful thriller/ horror story
A great story (fans of Stephen King’s suspenseful horror will not be disappointed) and the reading adds another’s dimension to the characters and building the suspense. Well done!👏🏽 if you are looking for a Halloween story, this is it!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Sheila M.
- 30-09-20
Enthralling to say the least
What a great audio book. I have to admit when I saw how long it was, I was hesitant as I didn’t think it would keep me interested, however I am glad to say I was very wrong. The storyline itself kept me intrigued and makes me want to search out more of Shawn Burgess’s audio books. The best part of it was the narration though as I have listened to other books that seemed rather mundane and was bored by the narrator. I have to give high compliments to Lou Petrella as he really did a fantastic job of making each character come to life. I felt as though I was watching the movie in my mind with his personalization of each character and at times thought it was more than one person narrating.
What a fantastic duo between the great writing and narration, this was one of the best I have listened to in a while. I look forward to finding the sequel to see what Margo does next.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Charles Borden
- 24-09-20
This is a must listen, I can’t stress that enough!
It’s been close to 15 years since I’ve read and completed a book. Mostly finding time is the main reason. Tried audio books, but found myself falling asleep or losing interest because of the mundane history teacher-like voice of the narrator. The combination of Shawn Burgess’ writing and Lou Petrella’s narration has brought me back to what I once so enjoyed. The writing is so amazing, kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The narration, the best I’ve ever encountered. Petrella (the man of many voices) made me feel as if I personally knew these characters. Like watching a movie with my ears. I listened in my car, in the shower, even while I exercised. Could not get enough! So sad when it was over, so look forward to what comes next from both of these individuals. This is a must listen, I can’t stress that enough! Thank you guys for bringing me back.
Love, Love, Love
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- luann borden
- 20-09-20
The perfect pairing of author and narrator...
The perfect pairing of author and narrator makes this novel a brilliant success. I can’t recommend this book enough and a mystery thriller isn’t even the genre that I typically read/listen to. But I have to say, I’m hooked. I enjoyed it so much because of Shawn Burgess’ exceptional writing skills and Lou Petrella’s astounding, outstanding performance. Shawn uses the perfect amount of creative description to keep you engaged and bring you on this spellbinding journey as though you were right there in the town of Harper Pass. And Lou’s narrative couldn’t be more spot on, using numerous voice inflections to reel you into each individual characters’s persona. Let Shawn and Lou take you on this roller coaster ride of emotional twists and turns, it’ll have you gripping the edge of your seat.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Ava Sprayberry Abernathy
- 16-09-20
Absolutely Chilling!
The Tear Collector sent me back into the days of my childhood with the suspense, the excitement, and the thrill of the chill.
Sauteed with a blend of Fear Street and Goosebumps from R.L. Stein, I would swear the author here was a protege of the iconic children's book author.
The narration was superb! In the very few moments that the story seemed to drag out a little too much in the sidelines, Lou Petrella kept me there.
When a masterful storyteller pairs with a masterful narrator, you get books like this one. I will definitely be following this author. The narrator is already on my list of favs!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Kindle Customer
- 05-09-20
Awesome Supernatural Mystery Murder
From the beginning the story draws you in and hints at something not quite natural about the incident at Grief Hollow. The combination of great character development and the evolving mystery always kept me wanting to listen to just one more chapter. Mr. Burgess' writing was awesome and anyone who is a Stephen King fan will thoroughly enjoy the juxtaposition of relatable real life characters with the supernatural mystery that continues to evolve throughout the book. Add to that the injection of humorous moments that only a group of teenage boys can provide and you have an awesome story! Frightened, when the they are frightened and laughing when they laugh the narrator, Mr. Petrella does an outstanding job of bringing the characters to life. His pacing, inflections, and characterizations make this a phenomenal listen.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Carla West
- 19-11-20
First Audio Book- And I loved the experience!
This was my first time listening to an audio book. I was not sure how I would like it as I am not a big book reader. The experience was great! The story was very captivating, led by narration that captured each character with uniquness and identity. I felt as if I was there, and was truely encapsulated on what was going to happen next. I will definitely look for more books from this author and narrator team!!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Richard Doctor
- 10-10-20
IT meets Stranger Things
The story quickly takes off and keeps you engaged. You'll find yourself needing to know what is causing all this suffering to the small town and why and how can it be stopped.
I enjoyed the story. If you liked 'It' or 'Stranger Things' you'll like this story.
Personally, I felt like some of the voices or accents the narrator attempted were a distraction at first, but I got over it quickly. It seemed that in the later chapters one characters manner of speaking/voice changed which took me out of the moment. Those are minor critiques in my opinion.
For those who love the thriller/supernatural horror genre, I recommend picking up this book.