Lyla, in the Flesh

By: Nick Roberts

Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker

From Nick Roberts, award-winning author of The Exorcist's House trilogy, comes Lyla, In The Flesh, a new tale of psychological terror and suspense about a young woman invited to attend a prestigious writing program at a mysterious castle in Italy, only to realize the walls are hiding terrible secrets, perfect for fans of We Used to Live Here, Suspiria, Get Out, and The Haunting of Hill House.

After being rejected by her dream graduate schools, twenty-two-year-old Lyla Robbins receives an acceptance letter for a free ride to The Claymont Residency for Writers, an elite and mysterious program located in a modernized castle in the heart of Italy.

Lyla soon learns of the excessive rules regarding curfews, cell phones, and strict deadlines. While everyone else is focused on submitting work to the reclusive editor known only as The Reader, she sees shadowy figures in her room and notices eerie changes in her friends.

When philanthropic benefactors, Lester and Regina Sterling, arrive, Lyla investigates the connection between them and the darkness haunting the grounds. The further she digs, the more horrors she uncovers, leading to a shocking secret with sinister repercussions.

perfect from start to finish

Nick Roberts does it again. Make sure you have time... once you start it you can't stop!

The twist you thought you saw coming but were wrong

Not much gets to me anymore, it’s been awhile since I’ve gotten even goosebumps reading or listening to a story. I had to keep my puppy next to me and turn on background noise to penetrate my eardrums as they were assaulted by the very essence of modern horror. Time without modern traps like WiFi, cellphones or social media, or even cars in a gothic castle, with only the mind as a constant companion is scary enough. But Nick turned that into the most intense mindmeld. If my brain would let me, I would go back and reread and look for clues to see if I could spot the twist

Thrills and chills!

Lyla, in the Flesh by Nick Roberts
Narrated by Jeremy Carlisle Parker
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This is an excellent psychological horror story! It’s full of creep, suspense, thrills and chills! There’s an overall darkness to the story, which adds to the spookiness factor.

Lyla, who recently graduated college, has always dreamed of being a horror writer. After being rejected into grad school, she is offered an amazing opportunity to attend a writers retreat in Italy, taking place at an old castle. There are a surprising amount of rules set up at this retreat and Lyla feels that something is off once she gets there.
The tension, suspense and mystery definitely builds throughout this story!
Who is the mysterious Reader? What’s going on at this castle?
The book is very well written and I was sucked in immediately to the storyline.

I listened to the audio and the narrator did a fantastic job! She was great with different voices and enthusiasm!

*This book is a must read/listen!! It’s out now!!*

A Wild Ride

I started this audiobook without reading what it was about - the cover was enough to pull me in. I am glad I approached it this way because it was such a wild ride! The story took some turns that caught me off guard and I enjoyed them all. But I always enjoy books by Nick Roberts, so that isn't a surprise!
I did struggle with the narration a bit in the beginning, but the story was so good that it overrode that.

Creeps me out

I don’t know what it is about this author, but I can’t get him out of my head.