Dead of Summer

By: AJ Merlin

Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell

Camp friends are forever friends. Or so the motto of Camp Crestview says.

Having been a camp counselor for the last three summers, I can handle most situations that come my way courtesy of rowdy children. This year shouldn't be any different, even with a new counselor who's everyone's type and too good to be true. But even so, Kayde Lane is nothing I can't deal with.

Until I stumble upon him at night with an ax and sinister intentions towards the campers we're meant to protect

Unable to let him kill anyone, I strike a dangerous bargain with Kayde, only to realize the true extent of his darkness. With every demand he makes, pushing me to the brink of my moral boundaries, I'm torn between survival and the haunting allure of his control.

As the nights pass and Kayde's demands escalate, I find myself teetering on the edge of sanity, questioning my own desires and the twisted games he plays with my mind.

Seven nights are all I need to survive with Kayde, and if I can do that, everyone lives.

If I can believe the words of a serial killer obsessed with breaking me, that is.

Dead of Summer is a dark romance M/F standalone. It features a possessive, over the top hero and mature themes.

©2024 AJ Merlin (P)2025 Podium Audio

OBSESSED !

The amount of turns in this book has left me with my mouth on the floor and I’m obsessed

suspenseful summer camp thriller

I did enjoy this book, but I do wish the plot had built more in the first half of the book. The first half of the book focused more on character build and the building of the relationships, and I feel like the characters' histories and the plot of why Kayde was there to begin with (his initial plan of killing someone) was introduced and then forgotten. in the second half, the plot picked up and the suspense became thicker and I enjoyed it more. The characters are great, and the writing style is very good.

love this narration

Kasi Hollowell does a great job doing Cades voice. was not disappointed. am going to look for other audible by her!
also my favorite a.j. merlin story. Seriously adore this narrator, what a great combo!

so good

I loved this so much! the twists and turns keep you on your toes! and the plot and spice are chefs kiss ugh I couldn't get enough of the story!!!

Off to camp!

This was an awesome production and another great read from Merlin. I've got a few left but I'm getting nervous about finishing this catalogue! It's been so fun.

I'll definitely need some of these in physical copy. Kayde was a different kind of MC in my opinion, but I loved him. He and Summer had an interesting dynamic and intrigued me the whole way through. Maybe we'll get lucky and get more of them someday? Either way, I recommend this one for sure!

*Review given freely of my own volition. My opinion is not all that should be taken into account and readers should be aware that not all tastes are the same and my view may not be the norm. This statement made remains fact, regardless of how I obtained any copy.