What Waits Below

De: Caleb N. Stephens

Narrado por: Shelley Reece

A Gripping Psychological Horror Thriller

An unrelenting thriller about family, fear, and survival. When Brynn Donovan’s estranged father escapes prison and drags her on a cross-country road trip from hell, she must confront the nightmares of her past—and the chilling possibility that his paranoia isn’t madness after all. Perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Paul Tremblay, this twist-packed novel will keep you guessing until the final moment.

Eight years ago, Brynn Donovan watched her father kill her mother. He’s supposed to be in prison—but he’s escaped. And he’s coming for her.

What should be an ordinary evening after work turns deadly when Brynn’s estranged father, Alan, ambushes her and forces her into his car.

It’s the start of the road trip from hell: a cross-country trek to the Rocky Mountains and the remote shelter Alan built years ago to protect his family from the monsters living in his head—the ones he swears will erupt from the earth at any moment.

With each passing mile, Alan spirals further, pulling Brynn back into the nightmare she thought she’d escaped forever. Only this time, a string of unsettling events makes her question whether the threat is real or only in his mind.

Alan is paranoid, and he’s definitely dangerous—but is he insane?

The truth is never what it seems. Sometimes, the most dangerous monsters are the ones you don’t see coming.

Previously published as Feeders

©2023, 2025 Caleb Stephens (P)2025 Caleb Stephens

WOWZA!!

Please tell me there will be a book two. The ending feels like I was left clinging to a cliff by my fingertips. Save me!

Narrator Shelley Reece's spellbinding performance made it impossible not to become invested in the horrors and demons being fought by these dynamic and emotionally complex characters.

Many thanks to both Mr. Stephens and Ms. Reece for the hours of riveting escapism.

A fantastic thriller, horror, tense, and action packed novel!

I went into this book not knowing exactly what to expect. That was the perfect thing and I suggested you do that as well. I would describe this as edge of your seat suspense and horror. It has great world building!

Kidnapped by her father, who has escaped prison, Brynn is forced into a road trip.

I don’t want to say anymore because I don’t want to spoil it.

I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator. Shelley Reece was perfect! She kept the tension and angst believable.

Caleb Stephens is an author that is now going straight to my TBR. This is the second novel I have read of his and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed both!

Thank you Caleb Stephens for the ebook and audiobook. All opinions are my own!

Great Story

Amazing Listen. Narrator was Awesome. Author did a great job with writing the book. I Highly recommend this book.

Fast-Paced, Twisty and Very Hard To Put Down!!

OMG THIS WAS SO AWESOME!!!!

This was different than I imagined, better!! But, is there a book two? There has to be!

This is my first book by this author and a FANTASTIC introduction to his work! I’m definitely going to read more. First I’m going to find out where book two is.

The narration was EXCELLENT!!

Great book

This was my second book by Caleb Stephens (and I’m currently reading a third!), and he’s quickly become one of my favorite authors.

I went into this one completely blind. It started fast and hooked me right away… and then I realized it was a zombie thriller. Honestly? I normally hate zombie apocalypse stories. But Caleb Stephens completely changed my mind. He added so much depth and heart to the story that it felt like so much more than just a typical zombie book. 👏

The writing was vivid, intense, and incredibly descriptive. It kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the very last line. And that ending? It definitely felt like it was setting up a sequel — and I really hope there is one!

This book tackled themes of determination, addiction, survival, family bonds, guilt, regret, and a parent’s love for their child. So much packed into one great book.