The Groomer

De: Jon Athan

Narrado por: Harry Roger Williams III

Andrew McCarthy grows concerned for his family after he catches a young man, Zachary Denton, photographing his daughter, Grace McCarthy, and other children at a park. To his dismay, Zachary talks his way out of trouble when he’s confronted by the police. He hopes that’s the end of it. Then he finds Zachary at a diner and then at a grocery store. He knows their encounters aren't coincidences. And just as Andrew prepares to defend his family, Grace vanishes.

As the police search stalls and the leads dry up, Andrew decides to take matters into his own hands. He starts by searching for sex offenders in the area and researching enhanced interrogation techniques.... He convinces himself he’ll do anything to rescue his daughter, unaware of the pure evil he'll face in his journey. He’s willing to hurt - to torture - anyone to save his family.

Jon Athan, the author of Into the Wolves’ Den and The Abuse of Ashley Collins, delves into the underworld of internet predators in this disturbing horror novel. Are your children safe?

WARNING: This book contains graphic content. Listener discretion is advised.

©2020 Jonathan Sixtos (P)2021 Jonathan Sixtos

What horror is really out there for our children.

Disturbing and sometimes hard hear as far as content. But after listening to this book. I would like to help and sign petitions to invoke stricter laws on pedophilia. We need to protect our youth.

so disturbing and something every parent should read

Jesus! as a 37 year old whose been watching SVU since I was 9 and consumed all types of true crime, this book was hard to get through. I saw a bunch of different people posting about it in a book club from FB and thought I'd give it a go. I was blow away with how gruesome it is and how much it affected me. I was nearly physically ill during multiple parts. the hardest part is knowing that things like this really do happen. its very important parents are talking with their kids about the dangers the internet poses and what could happen.

the realness is horrifying!

Have you ever read a book that made you look around and go "wait... the world is this messed up, I should be more concerned?"

If you haven't, this is that book. This story made me re-think all of the things my children do on a daily basis. It was horrifying... in the best way possible of course.

Some people will read the title and see the cover and wonder why anyone reads things like this. The answer? Simply, to feel something. The feelings this story invoked were incredibly powerful, and enough to truly make you reasses the world around you.

Jon did an incredible job writing this heart wrenching story.

The truth behind what’s happening in the world

Overall powerful cutthroat book.. if you can’t stomach the truth, don’t listen very raw and uncut.

Blew my mind

My first splatterpunk/extreme horror and my mind was blown. Almost had to stop but pushed through and I’m glad I did. Definitely an eye opener.

wow

absolutely horrifying but it teaches you that pedophiles can be anyone. fantastic ending. I advise reading this in small spurts as it's very graphic.

This will keep you at the edge of your seat

Some parts are difficult to get through. It’s a real eye opener for parents and what lengths some people will go to. I struggled with the first few chapters and contemplated on if I’d be able to finish it but I’m glad I did.

Read the trigger warnings.

Sick and twisted

You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain. Great story, horrible details, couldn’t stop listening. Revenge gone wrong.

One of Athan's best - a brutal masterpiece

I'm an avid fan of Jon Athan and The Groomer further cements him as one of the best horror writers. He tackles the very sensitive subject head on and doesn't shy away from portraying it in the most raw and brutal fashion, and I applaud him for that because the crimes in this book are things that happen in real life. I highly recommend this book.

Disturbing, emotional, & compelling. Great Book!

This book is graphic, disturbing, and not for anyone who can't handle torture of children or adults. However, it's very good and and excellent eye opener of the life of pedophiles. It will make any parent understand just how protective we should all be and remain to our children. It's gruesome and REAL. Jon Athan did a terrific job on this book and I'm sure had a tough time writing it. I gave it 5 stars mainly because it's a book I will NEVER forget, nor get mixed up with any other book. I couldn't put it down no matter how bad I wanted to at times. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐