NOS4A2

A Novel

By: Joe Hill

Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew

Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The spine-tingling, bone-chilling novel of supernatural suspense from the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Fireman and Horns - now an AMC original series starring Zachary Quinto, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Ashleigh Cummings.

"A masterwork of horror." (Time)

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.

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.

The journey across the highway of Charlie's twisted imagination transforms his precious passengers, leaving them as terrifying and unstoppable as their benefactor.

Then comes the day when Vic goes looking for trouble...and finds her way to Charlie. That was a lifetime ago. Now, the only kid ever to escape Charlie's evil is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx hasn't stopped thinking about 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, Vic McQueen prepares to destroy Charlie once and for all - or die trying.

©2013 Joe Hill (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Quite simply the best horror writer of our generation, Joe Hill’s masterful storytelling is on full display in NOS4A2. It is by turns terrifying and hilarious, horrifying and full of heart, and relentlessly compelling." (Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of The Prophet)

"Fascinating and utterly engaging, this novel is sure to leave readers wanting more. One thing is for certain, however. After reading this book, readers will never hear Christmas carols in quite the same way again." ( Library Journal, starred review)

"[A] new take on the fantasy-horror genre...Highly recommended." ( The Sun Herald Sydney, Australia)

Grips you from the very beginning!

I was engrossed in this book from the very beginning. Kates performance is amazing as well. She really brought the characters to life. The only thing I disliked was there is definitely a lot of cursing and vulgar situations which I am not normally used to but I understand it’s necessary in the book to really portray the depravity of some of the characters. Despite that I definitely recommend this book to those who like scary mysterious supernatural out worldly books with a kick a$$ heroine.

Great narration !

I really enjoyed this book. Exciting and never predictable. I actually looked forward to my commute each morning and evening, knowing I had this audio book waiting for me!

Awesome book creepy as hell

What did you love best about NOS4A2?

Kate Mulgrew her voices of creepy little kids and the main bad guy will send shivers down your spine.

What did you like best about this story?

It's originality it has a lot of elements that represent horror and thrillers but with a unique take on them all.

Which character – as performed by Kate Mulgrew – was your favorite?

Actually all of them seriously she was one of the best narrators I have ever listened to.

If you could take any character from NOS4A2 out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Vic or Hunter they seems sexy as hell.

Any additional comments?

This book was amazing. If they made it into a movie and did it correctly this would be the scariest/creepiest movie ever made.

Stirs the imagination

I loved this story. I can't wait to read more of Joe Hill's work. The only issue I had was Kate Mulgrew's reading of the character Bing Partridge. I actually had to turn down the volume when she was reading his whiny, moaning dialogue. I liked her reading of all the other characters, but Bing was like fingernails on a chalkboard- just slightly too over-the-top for me to enjoy.

fantastic story full of awesome characters

the story is great the narrator is spot on. I couldn't stop listening. captivating till the end!

Too silly.

I didn't realize this author was Stephen Kings son and began to suspect half way through that it was written by King himself under a pen name. It is very much like one of King's sillier stories. I hated the voices the narrator used for many of the characters.

Best listen

Absolutely Loved it! Can not wait to listen to another Joe Hill book! Excellent narrate

Not my usual genre

I do not like horror, but thoroughly enjoyed The Historian. So not really knowing what I was getting into I began listening and became engrossed in another Vampire story. But this story had intriguing philosophies interwoven into the tale. It was a bit like a Michael Crichton novel with possibilities based on science that are terrifying. Despite the graphic and disturbing imagery I was hooked with excellent character development. Good story telling and interesting premise.

Joe and Kate a Match Made in Audible Heaven!

Joe Hill doesn't just know how to craft a story, he knows how to absolutely slay and ending. The characters are rich, engaging and at times beautifully broken. Kate Mulgrew gives an unparalleled performance and together these two have combined their wonder twin like powers in the form of a captivating tale. One of my favorite audio books to date.

wild ride

wild ride from start to finish! Joe Hill doesn't disappoint and Kate Mulgrew is a fantastic reader! Only issue I had was the overlapping of music at the very end