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Best James Lee Burke novel in the series so far

Revisado: 10-13-22

Making my way through all of these. This is my favorite narrator for the Dave Robicheaux series and just a beautiful story. I was a little shocked by the changes made to the character's life in the beginning, changes I now see the easter eggs for in the last novel. But they really worked. So satisfied.

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Well written, well read, comprehensive

Revisado: 02-18-22

I've read some reviews bemoaning how much time this book dedicates to the victims, but not only does this serve to give one a full picture of all those involved and the terrorizing grip Ridgeway had on the area for decades, it gives one an idea of what it was like to have a phantom stalking a community who nobody could come close to identifying. The author is crafty and calculated in the way she lets insight begin to creep in, and it's illuminating to have a firsthand account from such an accomplished individual who was herself part of the community. Rule had personal relationships with many of the people involved in the hunt. Will read her other books for sure.

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Poor Narration

Revisado: 05-20-20

I just can't get past the monotonous narration of this audiobook. Barron writes excellent fiction, I have listened to his stories in Ellen Datlow's series Best Horror of the Year and wanted to try his full collections out. I think this would be a good read, but these are loosely connected stories and I literally can't keep track of where we are occasionally because the narrator is so one-note emotionally. It's all read dry and deadpan. I'm going to pick up the ebook and perhaps revisit this to update the story review specifically, normally Barron's stories would earn 5 stars from me. But this production makes it hard to feel the shape of everything. I wonder if that was the voice direction, to execute it like it was being read to you as if in a room by a friend? Regardless, they really missed the mark.

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Incredible.

Revisado: 05-05-20

Now one of my favorite novels. What an richly layered piece of horror literature. You MUST enjoy!

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Incredible.

Revisado: 10-24-19

I loved this audiobook based on the one man shows written and performed by David Cale. When I was younger the productions of Eric Bogosian and Danny Hoch really excited me, and I was pleased to find this piece that had been performed in a similar fashion beforehand. Billy Crudup's narration is just outstanding, moving effortlessly between distinct personas... some within a single character. Included but not advertised is another piece, Lillian, very capably performed by the author himself. I loved both stories, they are both very different. They were also directed and edited well, taking the time to draw out some moments and let them percolate, sometimes with background noise or music, in a way you don't normally see in this format. I'm sure that was influenced by the stage productions. In the discussions afterward, the director and the playwright discuss the challenge of producing a thriller with only one performer. I would highly recommend listening through.

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Awesome stuff

Revisado: 03-28-14

Hurry up with the sequel, Sigler! I was bummed at first you didn't do the performance yourself, but Gigante's talent is undeniable. I enjoyed every second. I love the changes you made since the earlier draft as well. Well done! More Nocturnals please!

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