The Disappearance of Wiley Hood

De: Mark Loeffelholz

Narrado por: Scott Ellis, Mark Loeffelholz

What would you do if you discovered that you were disappearing?

Not physically, but a piece at a time: all tangible evidence that you exist as a person—beginning with your driver's license, bank accounts and your birth certificate...and soon you are a loose thread, being pulled from the fabric of reality—into the twilight of your physical existence.

This is what happens to Wiley Hood, a 25-year-old artist-turned business executive who still struggles with his older brother’s suicide. Creatively blocked for a year since Nick's death, Wiley is suddenly able to paint again—and then, his life begins to unravel and vanish around him. Besieged by visions and nightmares, Wiley is forced to consider the possibility that he has lost his mind...because that is less frightening than the notion that the phenomenon—or whatever awaits him at the end of it—is real.

Frequently hilarious and unsettling—and sometimes frightening—THE DISAPPEARANCE OF WILEY HOOD is a dizzying psychological fantasy in the spirit of The Twilight Zone. It is a trip you will never forget.

©2022 Mark Loeffelholz (P)2023 Mark Loeffelholz

Wonderful story with top-notch narration!

The first few sentences of the forward had me smiling. After the next few, the book had me in its grip--and never let go! This is one of the most unique pieces of storytelling I've ever encountered, and I enjoyed it immensely. As for the narration...it was spot on. Scott Ellis's delivery was totally engaging, heightened every scene, and brought life to every character. Fantastic work by all!

Intriguing from first to last.

When spoken - the author's words created visuals in my ears that morphed into a film in my brain.
Thought provoking and quite enjoyable.

One of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to!

The Disappearance of Wiley Hood is amazing! The story is incredibly well written: thought provoking and full of suspense in a Twilight Zone sort of way, so even though it takes place in current times, it felt nostalgic. The audio version was absolutely phenomenal. Loved how the narrator captured the essence of each character. Felt like I was watching a live performance and found myself reprioritizing some of my daily tasks as I couldn't stop listening. The special effects peppered throughout the chapters was a very cool surprise and sets this audiobook apart from others. A heads up for those with sensitive ears, there is quite a bit of profanity. Otherwise, it's definitely worth a listen!

Excellent story and strong characters.

I really enjoyed this book. Very interesting story line and lots of twists and turns to keep me guessing. Strong character development evokes plenty of feelings along the way. I’m more of an audiobook guy, so I was happy to see this in Audible. For the record, the narrator was excellent as well. His voice was a great fit for Wiley and the other characters.

Amazing !!

This book had me at the edge of my seat! I did not know what was going to happen next! It was an amazing read and really makes you ask yourself, am I happy with the life I have or if I had the chance would I do something different?! Highly recommend