Nocturnal: A Novel

By: Scott Sigler

Narrated by: Phil Gigante

Length: 22 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

Homicide detective Bryan Clauser is losing his mind. How else to explain the dreams he keeps having - dreams that mirror, with impossible accuracy, the gruesome serial murders taking place all over San Francisco? How else to explain the feelings these dreams provoke in him - not disgust, not horror, but excitement?

As Bryan and his longtime partner, Lawrence 'Pookie' Chang, investigate the murders, they learn that things are even stranger than they at first seem. For the victims are all enemies of a seemingly ordinary young boy - a boy who is gripped by the same dreams that haunt Bryan. Meanwhile, a shadowy vigilante, seemingly armed with superhuman powers, is out there killing the killers. And Bryan and Pookie's superiors - from the mayor on down - seem strangely eager to keep the detectives from discovering the truth.

Doubting his own sanity and stripped of his badge, Bryan begins to suspect that he's stumbled into the crosshairs of a shadow war that has gripped his city for more than a century - a war waged by a race of killers living in San Francisco's unknown, underground ruins, emerging at night to feed on those who will not be missed.

And as Bryan learns the truth about his own intimate connections to the killings, he discovers that those who matter most to him are in mortal danger…and that he may be the only man gifted - or cursed - with the power to do battle with the nocturnals.

Featuring a dazzlingly plotted mystery and a terrifying descent into a nightmarish underworld - long with some of the most incredible action scenes ever put to paper, and an explosive, gut-wrenching conclusion you won't soon forget, Nocturnal is the most spectacular outing to date from one of the genre's brightest stars.

©2012 Scott Sigler (P)2013 Empty Set Entertainment

AWESOME

Would you listen to Nocturnal: A Novel again? Why?

I actually listened to Nocturnal a few years back when it was a free podcast. I then discovered it on audible and added it because its that awesome.

What did you like best about this story?

Never a dull moment.

What does Phil Gigante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Back when the author read the book in podcast I imagined the characters a little different. Phil's take on the characters is refreshing but he kinda lacks that over the top performance by the author. Great nonetheless.

This narrator is INCREDIBLE

The story is a fair amount of weird (but on par with Scott's other work). Well paced, good plot, great character development. But that narrator was amazing and I'd seek out more books just because he's narrating them. The voices were perfect (though the electronic voices were a bit odd). The only negatives I'd point out are that he talks a little too softly when listening in places with lots of background noise and the walky-talky sounds are incredibly loud.
Definitely give this a listen if you are a fan of his other work.

exceptionally epic and creative

This was an amazing tale, at once graphic and hard hitting, and then displaying solid character development.
A broad plot the slowly reveals the reason for the title. Hard to shut off. I lost a little sleep listening to this one.
Superb nuanced performance by the actor voicing this novel. Really first rate depth, down to accents and male and female speech patterns. His womens voices were excellent.

Enjoyed this book

I like police/military genre but love sci-fi. This is best of both worlds. Definitely going to checkout other books by this author. I noticed some people complained about sound affects but once I got used to them I really enjoyed the depth they added to the reading!!

Epic and awesome!

I looooved this! The story, the characters, the dialog, the performance - everything about it!

Gripping!

The summery grabbed me right away. From the beginning of the book it takes a really dark turn, but I couldn't stop listening. For me, that's the best kind of story.

Loveable characters and monsters that need to be stopped!

Very entertaining!

The author make you feel like you part of the story, narration is great. Overall great book best 20 hours. I didn’t want it to end.

Sigler never disappoints, plus perfect narration

I will even add Compliments for the production! If creepy flesh eating monsters aren’t your thing, I’m actually sorry that you will miss this performance. I’m a fan. I’ve Consumed countless hours of audio book listening time, and this narrator is as good as any I have ever heard, and better than most. With the enhancements of the production, this is a fun ride. Come on Scott, Telus: will there be a sequel?

I've read this sooooo many times

I so wish there was a sequel to this book, I just want more! Funny yet serious characters, crazy and compelling storyline, and throw in a few random eighties refences - all keeps you on the edge. #Violent #TorturedHero #Nostalgic #BuddyCop #Forensic #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

Meh!

Fairly interesting story about human-like monsters. But if I was to summarize Nocturnal > B-Grade Lincoln and Child.