NOS4A2

A Novel

By: Joe Hill

Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew

The spine-tingling, bone-chilling　novel of supernatural suspense from the #1　New York Times　bestselling author of　The Fireman　and　Horns—now an AMC original series starring Zachary Quinto, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Ashleigh Cummings.

""A masterwork of horror.""—　Time

Victoria McQueen has an uncanny knack for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. When she rides her bicycle over the rickety old covered bridge in the woods near her house, she always emerges in the places she needs to be.

Charles Talent Manx has a gift of his own. He likes to take children for rides in his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with the vanity plate NOS4A2. In the Wraith, he and his innocent guests can slip out of the everyday world and onto hidden roads that lead to an astonishing playground of amusements he calls Christmasland. The journey across the highway of Charlie's twisted imagination transforms his precious passengers, leaving them as terrifying and unstoppable as their benefactor.

Then comes the day when Vic goes looking for trouble...and finds her way to Charlie. That was a lifetime ago. Now, the only kid ever to escape Charlie's evil is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx hasn't stopped thinking about Victoria McQueen. On the road again, he won't slow down until he's taken his revenge. He's after something very special—something Vic can never replace.

As a life-and-death battle of wills builds, Vic McQueen prepares to destroy Charlie once and for all—or die trying.

Best listen

Absolutely Loved it! Can not wait to listen to another Joe Hill book! Excellent narrate

Not my usual genre

I do not like horror, but thoroughly enjoyed The Historian. So not really knowing what I was getting into I began listening and became engrossed in another Vampire story. But this story had intriguing philosophies interwoven into the tale. It was a bit like a Michael Crichton novel with possibilities based on science that are terrifying. Despite the graphic and disturbing imagery I was hooked with excellent character development. Good story telling and interesting premise.

Joe and Kate a Match Made in Audible Heaven!

Joe Hill doesn't just know how to craft a story, he knows how to absolutely slay and ending. The characters are rich, engaging and at times beautifully broken. Kate Mulgrew gives an unparalleled performance and together these two have combined their wonder twin like powers in the form of a captivating tale. One of my favorite audio books to date.

wild ride

wild ride from start to finish! Joe Hill doesn't disappoint and Kate Mulgrew is a fantastic reader! Only issue I had was the overlapping of music at the very end

Started Weird - Became an Addiction

When the book started, I thought I had gotten a hold of a collection of oddly related short stories. I'm not a big fan of short stories or essays. Just about the time I about to give up on it, it became a thriller! I have always been a fan of Nosferatu (if you've never seen or heard of Nosferatu, check it out) and was immediately drawn to the title. I knew or at least hoped I was in for some Stephen Kingesque, gut level apprehension - dare I say fear?

The book is excellent, fast paced for nearly 20 hours, well written, with characters that you (mostly) want to know personally. I am a tiny bit sorry that I neglected a few things (and people) due to my deep engrossment in NOS4AT2.

Read & enjoy!