• NOS4A2

  • A Novel
  • By: Joe Hill
  • Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew
  • Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (17,414 ratings)

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NOS4A2

By: Joe Hill
Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew
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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. Kate Mulgrew shines as narrator, turning in a spot-on performance as Victoria McQueen, a tough-as-nails if emotionally frail heroine. (Michael, Audible editor)

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)

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Fabulous and as long as it needs to be

Some reviewers have ADD. The narrator is a unicorn in your sock drawer. Absolutely a ⭐ performance!

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Great book, reading and feels like Stephen King

The first couple hours listening I kept thinking the writing style was fairly close to Stephen King, especially the beginning felt like the set up of The Stand. I think the premise was very unique, and very well written. As it went on though it was very obvious Hill is a King fan. Carmidy was the main character in the Long Walk, at some point the True Knot (from Doctor Sleep) was mentioned, so was Shawshank, and a psycho child saying "I wanna play with you" like pet cemetery.
After I finished the book, where in Hills after he mentions growing up with both parents being authors, and his brother Owen King.... I discovered he's not just a King fan, he is a King!
I think I may just have to pick up more of his books, since I've already read about 75% of his father's.
Oh and, the reader Kate Mulgrew killed it! Seriously impressed with her range of voices and Manks voice was soooo creepy, nice job!

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Another Great Work by Joe Hill!

This book among others of Mr. Hill’s works solidifies why I will now and forever be a fan.

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Amazing performance

I mean, Kate Mulgrew did an outstanding job with this narration. The story was great- a bit graphic at parts, but an really enjoyable read.

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Excellent!

A great story with well rounded believable characters. Narration was very well done. One of those books that you want to go on and on!!

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Great Characters, Great Atmosphere, Great Narration

The pacing of the book was amazing. Following the protagonist throughout her entire story was really gripping. I’m excited to read more Joe Hill!

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Great story!

I really enjoyed this book. It's not the normal type of book I listen to, but decided to try it. So glad I did. Kate's narration was awesome. I loved all the different voices she did. Listen to this book, it's great!

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One of the best horror stories I’ve heard in a long time!

I love the story and Kate Mulgrew knocked it out of the park. I will be looking for more from Joe Hill and Kate!

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A different kind of Christmas Story

I love Kate Mulgrew's narration. Such a talent and gift of the character's voices. I watched the series a few years ago and I was able to put faces to the characters voices. I love this book! Thank you Joe Hill for following in your parent's footsteps with your writing.

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It was entertaining!

I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining and interesting.

At first, I had a hard time with the performance, her voice was a bit annoying, then as I kept going, I started to appreciate her delivery of all the characters. She did a great job.

I would recommend it.

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