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The Aparting

By: R.K. Howard
Narrated by: James Simenc
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Step into the deranged mind of a psychopath.

A group of criminals kidnap an odd kid for ransom without realizing he has a psychotic mental condition - in the end, they learn a valuable lesson that what you don't know can indeed hurt you.

The Aparting is a fast-paced single written in the main character's voice using interior monologue, allowing the listener to experience firsthand what the protagonist goes through as he transforms from an innocently odd young teen to a deeply disturbed psychopath.

©2016 R.K. Howard (P)2016 R.K. Howard
Crime Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller Scary
Psychological Horror • Intriguing Story • Great Narration • Hard-hitting Plot • Wicked Action • Creepy Tale

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This was a good book.I thought it was interesting to be in the mind of an OCD Psychopthic teenager.His kidnappers are in for the time of their lives!James Simenc does a nice job narrating.I was given this book free for an honest review.

The Aparting

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“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”

Brilliant. So brilliant. I think I just found a new favorite author.

Perfect

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Kidnappers get what's coming to them! Wonderfully creepy tale. Great story great character. Short to the point and will leave you with some serious spine tingle. I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review.

Creepy and horribly rewarding

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I enjoyed listening to this especially toward the end! Wish it was longer. Recommend the book if you want a quick interesting short listen. This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom

Split Personality

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When I first started this short story I wasn’t really sure what to make of it. We are inside the main characters head as he makes his way to the bathroom, leaving me with the impression that he was Autistic or had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). During this trip he gets kidnapped for ransom…still doesn’t seem much right? Well, holy crap…when the synopsis say a psychotic mental condition, they were friggin right. I sure didn’t expect that.

Same as before, this is a short story leaving the description of my thoughts very short. Howard really gets us inside this psychopath’s head, but be warned, you will probably end up feeling sorry for him as well. This is one of those short stories that I wished was a little bit longer so we could have dived in a little bit more. James Simenc did a great job with narration, but I think it could have been more expressive once the psychotic break happens. However, by this time you are already invested to the end. This is another short story that I will dive back into.

In the head of a psycho

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