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Umbral Stalker

By: Charles Arlington
Narrated by: Anthony Proctor
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Gratoul city: the home to degenerates, criminals, labor men and women, and few noble souls. A city of tragedy, grief, and probable collusion.

After receiving a promotion at his construction firm, Nescien visits the hospital bed of his ill wife, Seresa. When his visit becomes the last, Nescien is torn with grief and despair, begging for his deceased wife’s revival.

An ominous figure observes his grief from the shadows; donning an odd hat, and carrying a chilling cold with him. He offers Nescien a deal, an exchange for his wife’s revival with a service to the powers of shadow. In this exchange, Nescien begets the name Umbral Stalker, and pledges his fealty to the mysterious man.

Through this power, Umbral Stalker emerges alongside the cries of those suffering, and even those past death. Arising from the shadows of perpetrators, the looming vigilante’s silhouette becomes the last image that the criminals of Gratoul will surely remember. For Umbral Stalker has only one obligation to honor: To intervene the world’s cruel fate.

With his life transformed, Umbral Stalker arises to punish all who honor death.

Story Tone: Dark, Mature, and Speculative

©2023 Charles Arlington (P)2024 Charles Arlington

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The producer did a great job with this book. Really bringing each character out to life

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Sort of a Dark Knight, revistied

"Umbral Stalker: Groom to the Shadow Maiden" by Charles Arlington is an immersive audiobook set in a grim city filled with criminals, laborers, and a few noble souls. After the protagonist receives a promotion, he visits his ill wife for the last time, consumed by grief and desperate for her revival. An ominous figure offers him a dark deal: his wife's life in exchange for his service to the powers of shadow... and so he becomes the Umbral Stalker, a vigilante who punishes the wicked. This dark, mature, and speculative tale explores themes of loss, despair, and justice... it reminded me of Batman Dark Knight in a way..

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Welcome to Gratoul City

I loved escaping into this grimy world. The story was dark and had mature themes, just the way I like them! The writing was amazing and the atmosphere grabbed me and pulled me through the gutters. Anthony Proctor also performed one of the best narration pieces I've ever had the pleasure of listening too. There's nothing to dislike here, I was on the edge of my seat the entire ride, and it was a wild ride indeed! Well done! Highly recommended!

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This would be a great book club book. My friend and I read it together and it sparked some of the most intense and engaging discussions we've had to date. Each chapter peeled back layers of the complex relationship between power and morality, driving us to question not just the characters' decisions, but our own ethical boundaries. It's a compelling read for any group interested in dissecting the nuances of character development and thematic depth.

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An Engrossing Dark Fantasy Journey

"Umbral Stalker: Groom to the Shadow Maiden" is a thrilling audiobook that hooked me from the start. Set in the gritty city of Gratoul, the story follows Nescien, a grieving man who makes a dark deal to revive his wife, Seresa. The transformation from heartbroken husband to the vengeful Umbral Stalker is both tragic and compelling.

The narrator does an amazing job bringing the dark, eerie atmosphere to life. The character of the Umbral Stalker, emerging from shadows to punish criminals, is intense and really kept me on edge. This audiobook is perfect if you enjoy dark, speculative fiction with a mature tone. Definitely worth a listen!

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Both poignant and thrilling

Gratoul City comes alive in vivid detail in this gripping tale. The narrative masterfully combines elements of tragedy and redemption in a compelling journey through grief, despair, and the quest for justice in a city plagued by corruption. A blend of supernatural elements and gritty reality creates a uniquely engaging and thought-provoking story.
This portrayal of a man driven by love and transformed into a vigilante is both poignant and thrilling and is definitely worth a read.

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Keeps you guessing!

if you are looking for a story with a constantly twisting plot that keeps you guessing this book is definitely for you! With strong character development and a great narrator this is an excellent audiobook worth a listen.

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So mant twists!

The dark and mature theme was captured perfectly in this audio book. The narration is top notch and it provides a great partnership with the story full of twists. It's a roller coaster which kept me hooked till the very end. Highly recommended for people who are into fantasy, horror and adventure genres.

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Unique, Engaging, and Thought provoking

Great story with a lot of development of characters and situations. I think this is the beginning of more follow on books, the story has further directions it can go in. I like the scenes as they are explained by the narrator but the author truly has us looking forward to the next chapter of the story line. I recommend this book.

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Vivid and thrilling

This book's vivid descriptions bring the shadow realm to life, making it feel both terrifying and mesmerizing. You can almost feel the chill in the air, see the eerie landscapes, and sense the presence of the otherworldly beings that inhabit this place. Nescien's journey has so much danger and moral dilemmas, and you can't help but be captivated by his struggle to understand his new role and the true nature of the Shadow Maiden.

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