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Title: Creatures of the Pool

Author: Ramsey Campbell

Narrator: Andy Rowe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-11

Publisher: Audio Realms, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

A brilliant mixture of paranoia and Lovecraftian horror from one of today's most decorated and well-respected authors of horror/dark fantasy. When his father disappears, Gavin Meadows search uncovers a race of semi-human beings that have existed inand underthe city for centuries.

Members Reviews:

Very Slow Going

Would you try another book from Ramsey Campbell and/or Andy Rowe?

Probably not

If youve listened to books by Ramsey Campbell before, how does this one compare?

n/a

What three words best describe Andy Rowes performance?

Frankly, a little grating. He has a rather annoying way of over-enunciating.

Was Creatures of the Pool worth the listening time?

No, it really wasn't. The premise was good. I liked the initial set up of the characters. But writer uses the very frustrating ploy of making the protagonist inexplicably oblivious to the very uncanny things he starts to see. And frankly, it's a narrative device I haven't got a lot of patience for.

I actually usually have no problem with a rich story that develops slowly. However, this didn't have enough substance to justify the 10 hours of listening. The plot moves at a glacial pace and there just isn't any excuse for it. Plus although he's a competent writer, it is not as if he's literary enough to engage you with the beauty of the language while he moves glacially through the plot.

It probably would have made a very good long short story or a novella.

Any additional comments?

I've noticed a lot of this particular problem recently. Either writers or editors or publishers who allow a small story to stretch out into a very long book.

What is it about?

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Perhaps alternate reader.

What could Ramsey Campbell have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Could not make head or tail of this story - perhaps better character description.

What didnt you like about Andy Rowes performance?

Could not understand a word - talks too fast. Accent is too broad for a universal audience.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Creatures of the Pool?

As the storyline remains a mystery - I have no idea.

Any additional comments?

Enough said.

A Frustrating Experience

What would have made Creatures of the Pool better?

I think if there was more true fear and paranoia, and less daily irritation. The hero spends most of the novel being worked up and pissed off, and not enough being truly afraid.

Would you ever listen to anything by Ramsey Campbell again?

I'm not sure I'd like to visit his works again. If you've ever read the "How many male novelists does it take to change a light bulb?" series, he gives off a very strong vibe like that.

Which character as performed by Andy Rowe was your favorite?

I think he delivered the cruel police duo with a very vivid voicing and small-minded suspiciousness.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Really, frustration was the biggest reaction. I nearly got halfway through it, but I kept having to stop.

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Title: The Land of Laughs

Author: Jonathan Carroll

Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-11

Publisher: Neil Gaiman Presents

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 411 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Award-winning author, narrator, and screenwriter Neil Gaiman personally selected this book, and, using the tools of the Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX), cast the narrator and produced this work for his audiobook label, Neil Gaiman Presents.

A few words from Neil on The Land of Laughs: "I chose The Land of Laughs for Neil Gaiman Presents because I love Jonathan Carrolls books and want to bring them to as wide an audience as possible. I suspected the character of Thomas Abbey would be both a challenge and an opportunity for the right narrator. Edoardo Ballerini conveys a certain wistfulness and vulnerability underneath Abbeys grumpiness."

Thomas Abbey is a man stuck in a rut. An English teacher in a small Connecticut prep school, Abbey is in a crisis. His career is unfulfilling, he has no social or love life to speak of, and he cannot break out of the shadow of his famous father, the actor Stephen Abbey. To kick-start his life, he takes a sabbatical to work on a biography of his favorite writer, Marshall France. France's books were the only thing that kept Abbey sane during his childhood, and though he was renowned for his lyrical and imaginative children's books, nearly nothing was known about the writer's life.

Although Abbey has been warned that France's daughter, Anna, has blocked all previous attempts at her father's biography, he and Saxony Garder - an intense woman also obsessed with France's life - head to Galen, Missouri, with high hopes of breaking down Anna's resistance. They are surprised to find Anna the soul of small-town hospitality and quite excited about Abbey's proposal - even eager to get the project finished as soon as possible.

Even stranger than Anna's behavior is the town of Galen itself. On the surface, all is as a small Midwestern town should be. But the people of the town seem to know what their future holds - freak accidents and all - down to the hour and are as eager for Abbey to finish the biography as Anna is.

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Critic Reviews:

"Edoardo Ballerini perfectly captures the hesitant and faltering Thomas Abbey, a schoolteacher who wants to write the biography of his favorite childrens author, the mysterious Marshall France. Thomass story starts out realistically enough, but when he and his girlfriend take a research trip to Frances hometown in Missouri, things begin to veer into the bizarre. Ballerini makes the listener sympathize with Thomas, even as he begins an affair with Frances daughter, Anna, a woman obsessed with her dead father. Ballerinis command of Thomass character and his spot-on voices for the secondary characters ground the story as it becomes more fantastical and the listener learns that either things arent what they seem or Thomas is not entirely sane. An unsettling examination of obsession." (

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Members Reviews:

Best of the not so good

This is my fourth Gaimen Presents book. Audible had a good idea in choosing someone to to do this, but I believe they choose the wrong man. A look at the ratings of most of the Gaimen Presents books show that he has not done a good job. The ratings suck on most of the books. Having said that I liked this book. It is an odd quirky thing, that is hard to fit into any genre. I liked the main character until he started cheating on his girlfriend and then I saw him as a creep. The book did mange to keep my attention and never was I bored.

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Title: Water Witch

Author: Deborah LeBlanc

Narrator: Xe Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-10-11

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Dunny knew from an early age what it meant to be an outsider. Her special abilities earned her many names, like freak and water witch. So she vowed to keep her powers a secret. Now, though, her talents may be the only hope for two missing children.

A young boy and girl have vanished, feared lost in the mysterious bayous of Louisiana. But they didnt just disappear; they were taken. By something far more dangerous than the ghosts and spirits living in the swamp. Something with very special plans for the children - and for anyone who dares to interfere....

Members Reviews:

Good Stand Alone

This was a good paranormal mystery. Dunny is a water witch a human diviner she has an extra finger that works as a divining rod which can find anything from water to oil to people. Ive seen some people call this horror but I didnt feel that way about it. It was more a mystery with ghosts & paranormal activity.

When 2 kids go missing in the Louisiana bayou Dunnys sister Angelle calls her and asks her to come help find the kids. But where these kids are and what they are going through is more than anyone could imagine. This book kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through. My favorite character would have to be Poochie, Angelles husbands grandmother; she was a hoot which was a neat addition to this dark story.

All the way through this book I wondered if there would be a sequel but with the shocking ending I see that there wont be, but would sure love another book with Poochie in it!

I listened to this on audio narrated by Xe Sands who did a great job at the narration.

Creepy Southern Bayou Story

Any additional comments?

My Review

This was a great little audiobook to start off my October reading and listening month. Since I have visited the bayou before and I know what a creepy, spooky, and eerie place it can be this book gave me shivers!

Anyone who has ever been there can tell you that there are things that go on in the bayou that just dont happen anyplace else. Strange lights, strange sounds and people disappearing are just some of the strangeness that happens around the bayou. So this was the perfect setting for this book.

This story follows Dunny Pollock who was gifted with an extra finger. Her extra finger helps her find things, but she tries to hide it by wearing gloves all the time. Although her sister Angelle knows about her extra abilities, she has promised to keep quiet about it and never bring it up.

When two children go missing and other bizarre things start happening to Angelle, she feels compelled to call Dunny and ask for help. So Dunny travels to the small Lousiana town and quickly becomes involved with the strange happenings going on.

Dunny arrives in Louisiana and meets Poochie, Angelles grandmother-in-law. Poochie is an outspoken, spiritual southern lady who occasionally yells out bingo numbers. But there is much more to this strange lady who throws shoes up in her prayer tree.

I could have used a little more back story on some of the characters in this book and what was up with the ghosts and the shoes? I absolutely loved the Poochie character. Overall this is a great little read.

The Narration Review

This audiobook was narrated by Xe Sands. This is the first book in the horror genre that I have listened to Xes narration and wasnt sure if I was going to like it since she is one of my favorite paranormal romance narrators, but I did.

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Title: Doug Bradley's Spinechillers, Volume Four

Subtitle: Classic Horror Short Stories

Author: Ambrose Bierce, Edgar Allan Poe, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, Montague Rhodes James, Charles Dickens

Narrator: Doug Bradley

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-11

Publisher: Renegade Arts Entertainment Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to Doug Bradley's Spinechillers, Volume Four, part of what is on the way of becoming the world's largest collection of high quality, classic horror short-story audiobooks.

We start with Doug Bradley's well-researched introduction to the authors and stories featured in this volume. Launching us into "Lost Hearts", M. R. James' creepy tale of ghostly children seeking revenge and peace from the man who caused their untimely demise. Next up is "The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce, a dark tale of men attempting to uncover the truth about the grisly death of a woodsmen and the unnatural events the witness claims to have watched unfold.

Best to catch your breath before we launch into Charles Dickens' classic ghost story "The Trial for Murder", featuring a ghost's quest to make sure his killer is brought to justice in the courtroom.

Ambrose Bierce brings us a delightfully short and sharp tale with "John Mortonson's Funeral", before we join H. P. Lovecraft's "In The Vault", as a bitter old man seeks to cause misery from beyond the grave.

Our last story is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous tales: "The Black Cat", featuring a man's descent into depraved madness and the feline that exposes him.

Calming us down nicely, we finish with one of Poe's classic poems, the beautifully written "A Dream Within a Dream".

So stoke up the fire, turn off the lights, and settle in to hear some of the worlds best short horror stories, read by one of the worlds best narrators.

Members Reviews:

Amazing Collection, Amazing Narration!

If you could sum up Doug Bradley's Spinechillers, Volume Four in three words, what would they be?

An absolute treasure!

What did you like best about this story?

This is a collection of some of my most beloved stories narrated expertly by Doug Bradley.

Which character as performed by Doug Bradley was your favorite?

I couldn't possibly choose!

Any additional comments?

As I wish Morgan Freeman could narrate my life, I wish Doug Bradley could narrate my library.

A Great Collection of Classic Spooky Short Stories

This audio book is a continuation of the previous volumes success, with a slight improvement. There is now an introduction for each story at the beginning of the audio book. If this sounds unpleasant to you these introductions compose the first chapter and can all be skipped simply by starting chapter 2.

Amazing stories from well-known authors are combined into this Halloween treat for the ears. The narrator was perfectly chosen to create an eerie nature. This effect is further enhanced by subtle sound effects that match the events of the story. This audio book is was worth every penny, and will made any October feel more festive.

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Title: Rose Madder

Author: Stephen King

Narrator: Blair Brown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-05-11

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Roused by a single drop of blood, Rosie Daniels wakes up to the chilling realisation that her husband is going to kill her. And she takes flight - with his credit card.

Alone in a strange city, Rosie begins to build a new life: she meets Bill Steiner and she finds an odd junk shop painting, Rose Madder, which strangely seems to want her as much as she wants it.

But it's hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder. Rose-maddened and on the rampage, Norman is a corrupt cop with a dog's instinct for tracking people. And he's getting close. Rosie can feel how close he is getting....

A brilliant, dark-hued fable of gender wars, a haunting love story, and a hold-your-breath triumph of suspense, Rose Madder is Stephen King at his electrifying best.

Members Reviews:

Loved the audio version

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - it was great. It is one of my favourite Stephen King novels

Any additional comments?

The only let down is the random music, which, like I said, was random, and it was at times louder than the narrators.... could definitely have done without.

A Non-Stop Listen

This is one of the most exciting books by Stephen King I've listened to. The funny thing is that I've never read it or seen it anywhere until I discovered it here on Audible. It's very fast paced and kept me listening far longer than intended with each sitting. The fast pace didn't keep me from feeling invested in the lives of his characters, either. Stephen King is a character writer as much as he is a storyteller, and this was one heck of a story.

The basic storyline, woman fleeing from abusive cop husband, has been done before by others, but never quite in this way. I have no idea how to categorize this book - it's not so much horror, aside from the horrific elements stemming from madness. Paranormal thriller, psychological drama, and even romance, all blend effortlessly into this modern day tale.

I really enjoyed the back and forth of Stephen King and Blair Brown in the narration. (don't worry, it's back and forth in chapters, not dialogue) King does an excellent job for his part - so much so that I wish he would consider narrating more of his works.I loved his voices, especially that of "Ze Bull". ;) Blair is the perfect counterpoint for the female lead's point of view, and the switching back and forth between them comes naturally without any hesitation in the flow of the story.

I would recomment this to any Stephen King fan or any fan of thrillers of all kinds. Not for the squeamish.

Surprisingly 'unturnoffable'. Very well read

I wasn't sure about this book when I saw it in the listings as the subject matter didn't really appeal to me. However I've only actively disliked one of Stephen King's books and I noticed that he was also one of the narrators for this edition so I decided to take the plunge with this month's credit.

It's one of the faster times I've got through a longer audio book and I listen to a lot of them. The story line didn't (and doesn't in hindsight) seem to be that fascinating or convincing to me but obivously it was as I've had to come back for another book and I'm not due another credit for ages!

It was also extremely well read which is as important (if not more so) that the actual book.

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Title: Other Kingdoms

Author: Richard Matheson

Narrator: Bronson Pinchot

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

For over half a century, Richard Matheson has enthralled and terrified readers with such timeless classics as I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, and What Dreams May Come. Now the grand master returns with a bewitching tale of erotic suspense and enchantment.

The year is 1918.Alex White, a young American soldier recently wounded in the Great War, comes to Gatford to escape his troubled past.The pastoral English village seems the perfect spot to heal his wounded body and soul, but the neighboring woods are said to be haunted by capricious, even malevolent, spirits.He is warned to steer clear of the woods, and the perilous faerie kingdom it borders, but Alex cannot help himself.Drawn to its verdant mysteries, he finds love, danger, and wonders that will forever change his view of the world.

Other Kingdoms casts a magical spell, as conjured by a truly legendary storyteller.

Critic Reviews:

"The author who influenced me the most as a writer was Richard Matheson. (Stephen King)

Members Reviews:

Wanted to like it.

Couldn't stand the narrators accent and 3/4 of the was through the story didn't seem to be going anywhere of interest. I hate to give up on a book but just couldn't finish it.

X-rated waste of time and credit

Sorry, but this book was the pits. The story was ridiculous. The women's voices were ridiculous. The language was at times vile, repulsive and totally inconsistent with the story. One might say the vulgarity was gratuitous and this is from one who has at times found enjoyment in x-rated material. That is to say I am not a prude. But this... yuck! I usually hope for a book to be either educational, enlightening or entertaining. This one was none of the above. I finished it never ceasing to attempt to find some redeeming quality. I never found it.

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Title: Classic Tales of Horror and Suspense (Dramatized)

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, H. G. Wells

Narrator: Richard Lewis, Rick Cimino, Bernard Mayes, Pat Franklyn, James Arrington, Joseph Gostanian, Carolyn Lewis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-19-09

Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

This recording contains fully dramatized versions of some the world's best-loved classic tales of horror and suspense, complete with sound effects and music. "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "The Time Machine" by H. G. Wells, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, and "Tales of Poe", which includes the classics "The Gold Bug", "The Fall of the House of Usher", and "The Cask of Amontillado".

©2009 HighBridge; (P)2009 HighBridge

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Title: From Twilight Till Dawn

Subtitle: Great Vampire Stories

Author: Tanith Lee, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Esther Friesner, Barbara Hambly, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

Narrator: Susan Anspach, Karesa McElheny, Joe Barrett, Stephanie Beacham, Richard Cox, Loretta Swit

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-09

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Are vampires a bloodthirsty menace to mankind? Or simply misunderstood creatures struggling to survive?

After hearing these six entertaining stories, you'll be able to decide for yourself. From the horrifying to the humorous, some of today's finest authors share stories about one of the oldest imagined evils, the vampire. From Tanith Lee's chilling story to Esther Friesner's comic tale of rival teens trying to best one another, these stories bring vampires to (un)life, in all their majesty and terror.

Members Reviews:

Repackaged!!

Don't waste your money on this download if you've already got Midnight Mass. It's exactly the same, repackaged & repriced for your buying pleasure. Ridiculous, misleading!!!

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Title: Thirsty

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Tracey Bateman

Narrator: Abby Craden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-09

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

For Nina, it's not the weighty admission but the first steps toward recovery that prove most difficult. She must face her ex-husband, Hunt, with little hope of making amends, and try to rebuild a relationship with her angry teenage daughter, Meagan. Hardest of all, she is forced to return to Abbey Hills, Missouri, the hometown she abruptly abandoned nearly two decades earlier - and her unexpected arrival in the sleepy Ozark town catches the attention of someone - or something - igniting a two-hundred-fifty-year-old desire that rages like a wildfire.

Unaware of the darkness stalking her, Nina is confronted with a series of events that threaten to unhinge her sobriety. Her daughter wants to spend time with the parents Nina left behind. A terrifying event that has haunted Nina for almost 20 years begins to surface. And an alluring neighbor initiates an unusual friendship with Nina, but is Markus truly a kindred spirit or a man guarding dangerous secrets?

As everything she loves hangs in the balance, will Nina's feeble grasp on her demons be broken, leaving her powerless against the thirst? The battle between redemption and obsession unfold to its startling, unforgettable end.

Critic Reviews:

"Thirsty does exactly what a novel like this should do. It grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. But it does more than that, deftly delivering truth and beauty in a way that transcends the genre." (Sigmund Brouwer, author of Broken Angel)

"Thirsty is one of those rare treats that not only delves deep into generational issues and addictive behaviors, but also keeps the pages turning. Tracey Bateman writes with a sensitive ear to dialogue and family dynamics, bringing a human, and ultimately redemptive, angle to the vampire story. Well done!"(Eric Wilson, author of Haunt of Jackals, Field of Blood, and NY Times best-selling Fireproof)

"Deep, cutting, an intoxicating blend of human and supernatural, of characters scarred by the past, drained by life. This is the book I've waited for." (Tosca Lee, author of Christy Award Finalist Demon: A Memoir)

"Thirsty is more than a run-of-the-mill vampire story. I loved the way Tracey Bateman incorporated the struggle against alcoholism into the theme. Great writing and a compelling read!" (Colleen Coble, author of Lonestar Secrets and the Rock Harbor series)

Members Reviews:

"Thirsty" Grabs You and Doesn't Let Go!

I was reluctant to read this book after reading the other reviews. I'm not typically a fan of down and out main characters. After a friend highly recommended this book, I ordered it. The author does a fantastic job of developing the characters. Nina, Markus, Eden, Meggie and Hunt became so real that I felt that I knew them. I found myself having to put the book down for a few moments several times in order to catch my breath as events unfolded. The authors ability to develop the relationship between Nina and her daughter was so believable for anyone that has raised a teenage daughter.

Vampires incorporated into a book with a Christian genre seemed unlikely to keep my logical mind satisfied.

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Title: The God Project

Author: John Saul

Narrator: Mel Foster

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Sally Montgomery has just lost her beautiful little baby girl. Lucy and Jim Corliss, bitterly divorced, have been reunited by the sudden disappearance of their son. An entire town waits on the edge of panic for the next child to be taken. They all know there must be a reason for the terror. But no one ever expected...The God Project.

Members Reviews:

The original paperback is great but the Kindle edition looks like a rough draft.

I love the story and the writer's ability to tell it. It saddens me to give it such a low rating. There are so many errors in the Kindly edition that were not present in the novel when I read it many years ago Whomever took this to Kindle really messed up. The author does a masterful job of capturing the personal horrors of child loss, the innocence and often callous nature of children, and the ability of humans to act as monsters. Good work John Saul. Bad job Kindle people.

Read well, but fell short

I picked-up this book for my daughter. It's required reading for honors English. I have to admit I was a bit biased before I even opened the book because I expected literature to be assigned, especially for an honors class. However, since the synopsis read Stephen King-ish I decided to give it a try.

The first several chapters hooked me and I was compelled (how I hate this overused word) to read more. However, I quickly lost interest as the only emotion most of the characters felt was disdain...his brows furrowed deeply...the timbre of his voice changed...his voice rose dangerously...

Sally was a mess and the author mulled over her same emotions over and over again. Maybe I'm impatient, mulling over emotions seems to be a common theme in a lot of books.

I have to agree with some of the comments about the science and technology references. I don't know when the book was written, but as an IT professional I got a big kick out of the "cathode ray tube" reference. Also, as a Biologist (got the degree, but haven't worked in the field for ages), the mutations with a chemical gel seemed way off, but again, it is fiction.

I hated the way Saul painted a scene, gets to the good part, and then jumps to another scene. I suppose the intent was to compel (here we go again!) the reader to read more. After a while it got quite annoying. I have to admit the end was not exactly what I expected, but it was not a shocker either. SPOLIER --->The least expected person being the villain is not new.<---

Overall the book read well, but really was not a mind blower. Being a New York Times bestseller was definitely surprising. I do like the message of the book - messing with nature can bring bad things! I suppose that's why it was required reading for my child.

Interesting read.

Great story line that kept me eager to keep reading. I did get confused with so many characters but the ending will definitely keep me thinking.

Good book!

I've come to expect nothing less from John Saul. This book is just as good as his others, kept my attention and he threw several surprises in there!

Amazing

Loved it. Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Was recommended by my boyfriend its his favorite book and now another favorite of my own