A Black and Endless Sky, Matthew Lyons
A Black and Endless Sky, Matthew Lyons
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A Black and Endless Sky

Author: Matthew Lyons

Narrator: Hillary Huber, Neil Hellegers, Amara Jasper, Pat Grimes, Qarie Marshall

Unabridged: 11 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/15/2022


Synopsis

Siblings Jonah and Nell Talbot used to be inseparable, but ever since Jonah suddenly blew town twelve years ago, they couldn’t be more distant. Now, in the wake of Jonah’s divorce, they embark on a cross-country road trip back to their hometown of Albuquerque, hoping to mend their broken relationship along the way. But when a strange accident befalls Nell at an abandoned industrial site somewhere in the Nevada desert, she begins experiencing ghastly visions and exhibiting terrifying, otherworldly symptoms. As their journey through the desolate American Southwest reveals the grotesque change happening within his sister, one thing becomes clear to Jonah: It’s not only Nell in there anymore. Pursued by a mysterious stranger who knows far more about Nell’s worsening condition than they let on, the siblings race to find a way to help Nell and escape the desert before they’re met with a violent, bloody end. But there are far worse things lurking in the desert ahead…some of them just beneath the skin.

About Matthew Lyons

Matthew Lyons is the author of multiple short stories and full-length novels. His work appeared in the 2018 edition of Best American Short Stories, edited by Roxane Gay. Born and raised in Colorado, he currently resides with his wife and their cat.

About Hillary Huber

"Hillary has recorded close to 700 audiobooks spanning many genres.  She is a multiple Audie Award finalist, multiple Earphone Award winner, Voice Arts Awards winner and one of Audiofile Magazine's best voices.  Hillary has a BA in English Literature and is a voracious reader and listener.  Likes: yoga, hip hop dancing, baking sourdough, bourbon. Dislikes: liver. Raised in conservative Connecticut and hippy Hawaii, Hillary now splits her time between Santa Monica and New York.   Most of that time is in a 4x4 padded room. Er...booth. Her superpower is reciting the alphabet backwards.Created with WordToHTML.net trial."

About Neil Hellegers

Neil Hellegers is a narrator, actor, and educator who lives in Brooklyn with his wife, son, and mutt. His voice work can be heard in various commercials, video games, and numerous audiobooks.

About Pat Grimes

Pat Grimes is an experienced voice actor. When not recording, he can be found writing, playing guitar, singing, traveling, or doting on his small dog, Charlie. Born in Los Angeles, he now makes his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

About Qarie Marshall

Qarie Marshall has narrated over thirty series for the Discovery Channel and the BBC. He has also been a guest voice on Comedy Central's Drawn Together and has recorded BBC radio plays, the in-flight programming for Virgin Atlantic Airlines, over eighty video games for the PlayStation and Xbox, and numerous audiobooks. In 2007, he was made an Associate Artist of The Purple Rose Theatre.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Fatman

Well-written cosmic horror by an up-and-coming master of the genre. Some parts dragged a bit, and the violence felt a touch too drawn out, even by my standards. Lyons is incredibly talented, probably the most of all the authors I've recently discovered, and I'm definitely coming back for more.......more

Goodreads review by Debra

Road trips can be hell. Going on a road trip with your sibling can go either way. It is either a great bonding experience or an exercise in terror. This road trip is the later. I'm an outlier here but I just couldn't get into this book. Both characters, but especially Nell, were beyond annoying.......more

3.5 Stars Despite a slower start, this ended up being a gripping supernatural survival story. The book would have received a higher rating if I hadn't struggled so much with the beginning of the story. The setup was very slow paced and I struggled to get immersed until halfway through the novel. Howe......more