The Swamps

A Thriller

By: Seraphina Nova Glass

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Karissa Vacker

A missing-persons case turns deadly when influencers enter the Louisiana bayou in this thriller from the Edgar Award-nominated author of On a Quiet Street.

Some disappearances are tragedies. Others are warnings.

Macy and Ethan built their careers pursuing the unknown, turning their YouTube channel, Ghost Patrol, into a viral sensation as they investigated the paranormal. But when they wade into the murky depths of the Louisiana bayou—looking into the disappearances of two local women—alongside team members Tasha and Max, their latest case takes a lethal turn.

What begins as a routine hunt for answers quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Shadows move where they shouldn't. Secrets surface where none should exist. And when Macy stumbles upon a horrifying truth, she realizes they were never just chasing a story; they were lured here for a reason. As the swamp closes in and the line between hunter and hunted blurs, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: some secrets are better left buried.

Blending slow-burn suspense with sharp twists in a masterclass of psychological tension, bestselling author Seraphina Nova Glass's The Swamps is a chilling mystery that's perfect for fans of None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell and Beneath Devil's Bridge by Loreth Anne White.

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Critic reviews

"A chilling, sharply written thriller that never loses its sense of creeping dread."—Kirkus Reviews

“Glass serves up an atmospheric thriller. . . . Eerie prose and a cornucopia of surprises keep the pages of this Southern gothic turning. Fans of Michael Koryta fans should take note.”—Publishers Weekly

Well, I didn't see that coming!!

This book was everything!!
Who would have ever guessed!!!???
Creepy! Eerie! My anxiety was through the roof!
There were also some laugh out loud moments.
The narration was absolutely spectacular! Two of the best!
I highly recommend!!

A fun, short mystery

I was surprised how much I enjoyed this short novel, as I normally enjoy longer audiobooks, but this worked. To be absolutely fair though, I would listen to Karissa Vacker and Brittney Pressley narrate the phone book and I'd give it 5 stars. They bring characters to life in a way that no one else can.

Pretty good

It was spooky, creepy and suspenseful. I would not have guessed who the bad guy is.

LOVE the Narrators!!!

Karissa Vacker & Brittany Pressley are my absolute favorite narrators. So for the two of them to team up was my dream, and they did not disappoint!! The story itself wasn’t my top ten but it was good for sure. Made all the better by the narrators who make the characters come to life while I’m listening. I truly hope they will come together again in future audiobooks.

A "page turner" from the beginning!

Sooo suspenseful! A quick, easy listen with a twist I didn't expect. Highly recommend!