The Lantern Man, Jon Bassoff
The Lantern Man, Jon Bassoff
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The Lantern Man

Author: Jon Bassoff

Narrator: Alex Boyles, Lauren Ezzo, Traber Burns

Unabridged: 6 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/19/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Shortly after her brother, Stormy, is convicted of the brutal murder of a classmate, seventeen-year-old Lizzy Greiner is found dead in an abandoned mountain shack, the result of an apparent suicide by fire. Next to Lizzy’s charred body, investigators find several of her journals, safely stored inside a fireproof box. It soon becomes evident that these journals contain a narrative that Lizzy wanted the police to read, the truth that she wanted them to know.Detective Russ Buchanan is tasked with determining the veracity of her narrative, including Lizzy’s belief and obsession that the mysterious and murderous Lantern Man is haunting the mountains near her family’s house. He interviews family members, teachers, and classmates; he studies her psychologist’s extensive case notes. And he learns that Lizzy wasn’t the only one who believed in the Lantern Man. After generations of ghost stories, is it possible that the Lantern Man actually does exist, a real-life boogeyman? Did he have something to do with the murder? Or is he simply a figment of Lizzie’s deluded imagination, an attempt to rationalize her brother’s brutality? The further into the investigation he delves, the more Buchanan questions everything he thought he knew about Lizzy’s death and the murder for which her brother was convicted.

About Jon Bassoff

Jon Bassoff is the author of ten novels, several of which have been translated into French and German. His mountain-gothic novel, Corrosion, was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere, France’s biggest crime fiction award, and his debut novel, The Disassembled Man, was recently adapted for the big screen. For his day job, Bassoff teaches high school English in Longmont, Colorado. He is a connoisseur of tequila, hot sauces, psychobilly music, and fleabag motels.

About Alex Boyles

Alex Boyles has been acting pretty much his entire life. He got his BA in theater–acting/directing performance from CSU Long Beach and his MFA in acting performance from Ohio State University. He started narrating audiobooks in 2019 and hasn’t looked back!

About Lauren Ezzo

Lauren Ezzo, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a commercial voice talent and Chicago-based actor and graduate of Hope College. She has acted in Peppermint Creek Theatre Company’s world premiere of Or You Could Kiss Me. Her narrations have placed her on several “Best of the Year” lists, including AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of the Year list. In 2018, she was part of a full cast of narrators nominated for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Original Work.

About Traber Burns

Traber Burns worked for thirty-five years in regional theater, including the New York, Oregon, and Alabama Shakespeare festivals. He also spent five years in Los Angeles appearing in many television productions and commercials, including Lost, Close to Home, Without a Trace, Boston Legal, Grey’s Anatomy, Cold Case, Gilmore Girls, and others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sadie on March 30, 2020

Many moons ago, a horror fan (me) decided to read a genre icon called, HOUSE OF LEAVES. If I remember correctly, I was into it about fifty pages when I decided to quit. The execution on the experimental, interactive format felt gimmicky and overly complicated. I was not enjoying my reading experienc......more

Goodreads review by Richard on May 29, 2020

This creative and fascinating novel blends murder mystery, horror, small-town rural legends, and family secrets into a highly satisfying tale coming in just over 200 productive pages. It tells the story of a small-town detective named Russ Buchanan driven to reopen the cases of recent violence in hi......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on March 15, 2020

A disturbing read that left me questioning my own sanity. Jon Bassoff’s newest novel embodies his disconcerting and remarkable writing abilities. We are left following Lizzy, an unreliable narrator, and her tumultuous life. Murder, hallucinations, it has it all. Would highly recommend for anyone who......more

Goodreads review by Michele on February 03, 2022

I couldn't put this down at the latter half. So many plot twists and curves, cryptically well written to the point I couldn't figure out who did it and what was happening and usually I can. The framework was seamless and the ending was, I don't even know what to say. I had a hard time deciding if I......more

Goodreads review by Sue on May 05, 2020

I won this book through Goodreads and received it yesterday. I flipped through it and thought it looked pretty interesting, but set it aside. Spent some time cleaning my house today, then figured I would take a break and read a few pages this afternoon and... I just finished it. I know it's a cliche,......more

Quotes

“Ever been eyebrows deep in a horrifying investigation? You’re about to be…Part memoir, part case file, and completely absorbing, The Lantern Man is a compelling pastiche on the verge of madness.” Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author

“An engaging and immersive mashup of mystery and horror…Bassoff weaves a tight and creepy tale through a series of mediums: a girl’s diary, police transcripts, a detective’s notes, newspaper articles, letters, photos, and sketches. The result is an exceptionally creative, compelling, and dark whodunit that will leave its readers, like the Lantern Man himself, hungry for more.” Carter Wilson, USA Today bestselling author

“The Lantern Man is a brilliant—and terrifying—puzzle-box narrative that dares you to keep reading. It’s the kind of book that you better cancel any plans you might have before you start.” Rob Hart, author of The Warehouse

“The Lantern Man is disorienting in the best sense of the word. Jon Bassoff masterfully blurs the lines between genres…by creating a hellish hall of competing mirrors, each holding its own twisted version of the truth. The Lantern Man is a true shape-shifter of a novel. It’s one that will remain with readers long after the last page.” Lynn Kostoff, author of A Choice of Nightmares

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