The Claw of Craving

Lost Carcosa, Book One

De: Joseph Sale

Narrado por: David Freeborn

What is Carcosa?

For Alan Chambers, a jobless loner, it’s the answer to his problems. Or so he thinks…

Rejected by family and friends, and soon-to-be homeless, Alan makes his last desperate bid to discover the truth of this miserable reality by journeying to an occult brothel where it’s said the worthy might obtain passage to this fabled land of Carcosa.

Proving one’s worth is more dangerous than Alan could have imagined.

Prepare for an erotic and horrifying journey into the universe of the Yellow King...

The Claw of Craving is the first in the Books of Lost Carcosa series, an epic fantasy-horror that reimagines the astonishing mythos of Robert W. Chambers. Combining Clive Barker’s eroticism and fantasy with Stephen King’s pulse-pounding narrative, The Claw of Craving will please fans of Imajica, Weaveworld, The Dark Tower, H. P. Lovecraft, Eric LaRocca, and Alistair Rennie.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

“Lovecraftian and Barker-esque... stunning truly.” - Steve Stred, Splatterpunk Award Nominated Author of Mastodon and The Stranger

Wild Series Opener

Overall, I really enjoyed this novel.

I'll be honest, in the beginning it took me a little while to get into the story because the narrators voice reminded me so much of Harvey Fierstein and I kept waiting for him to ask Robin Williams why he wasn't an only child.

Once I acclimated, I grew to really enjoy Freeborn's storytelling, and he did a wonderful job bringing this dark, twisted, cosmic adventure story to life.

The tale itself is dark, gory, and other-worldly with so much mystery and intrigue throughout. It's hard to know who to trust, or what to even think of the borderline nightmarish world of Carcosa.

The book ends on a cliffhanger and makes you want to go write into book two.

can't wait to listen to the next one.

Loved the voice actor

David Freeborn made the book come alive. Can’t wait to hear him read the rest of the series

fun ride

Dark, intense, and beautifully written — The Claw of Craving pulls you deep into a world of obsession and horror. Sale’s writing is rich and poetic, perfectly capturing the struggle between desire and madness. The narration is phenomenal, adding to the story’s deeply unsettling atmosphere and making every moment feel alive with dread. This story lingers long after you finish, leaving you both disturbed and fascinated.

Thank you S.C. Mendes and Bloodhound Books for giving me the opportunity to listen and review ✨🥰