The Last Mile

By: Tim Waggoner

Narrated by: Gary Noon

All Dan wanted was to be a good husband and father, to provide for his wife and daughter, to keep them fed, warm, and safe. But then the malevolent godlike beings called the Masters arrived, and their darkness spread across the world, reshaping it into a twisted realm of savagery and madness. In exchange for his family's protection, Dan now serves one of these alien gods, obtaining human sacrifices to feed his Master's eternal hunger.

Like so many people since the world changed, Alice has had to do unspeakable things to survive. Unfortunately for her, she's Dan's choice for his next sacrifice. Now Dan drives along the shattered remnants of an old-world highway, headed for his Master's lair, Alice bound hand and foot in the back seat of his car. Dan may not like what he's become, but he'll do whatever it takes to protect his loved ones. Alice doesn't intend to relinquish her life so easily, though, and she plans to escape, no matter the cost.

But in the World After, everything—animals, plants, even the land itself—has become a predator, and the journey to the Master's lair is an almost guaranteed suicide run. But Dan won't give up, and he won't stop fighting. Not until he makes it through The Last Mile.

©2014 Tim Waggoner (P)2022 David N. Wilslon

A Thrilling Journey Through a Twisted World!

Tim Waggoner's writing is captivating as he tells the story of Dan's desperate fight to keep his family safe in the face of unimaginable evil. Gary Noon's narration draws the listener in and keeps them engaged throughout the entire novel. The Last Mile is a thrilling ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat, rooting for the characters until the very end.

Cthulhu + Mad Max = Horror

This short novella is just like the title implied. It is a Mad Max style postapocalypse with a Cthulhu slant. It is plenty horrifying and fast-paced.

The Last Mile

I found this a really good read! Once the Masters took over,you did what they said to do.Dan kidnaps Alice and has her in the car when it is attacked.Everything is angry and brutal in this new world. Gary Noon was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Dark Apocalypse

An imaginative, dark, and grisly post apocalyptic short story that feels bigger than its word count. Tim Waggoner is becoming one of favorite horror writers.

5 stars****

Great narration and a very intense story

The author crafts his words well. He's clearly very talented. The story is very interesting and intense. However, there is a strong body horror theme that goes further than anything I've experienced, making the Saw movies seem tame by comparison. It's extremely graphic. The narration was the best part by far. I may seek Gary Noon out again as a matter of fact. I really enjoyed listening to him.