Nights Edge, Liz Kerin
Nights Edge, Liz Kerin
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Night's Edge
A Novel

Author: Liz Kerin

Narrator: Chase Sui Wonders

Unabridged: 8 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2023


Synopsis

This audiobook is narrated by actor Chase Sui Wonders, known for her work on Genera+ion, Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and the upcoming Apple TV original City On Fire

“This one’s a killer.” —Erika T. Wurth, author of White Horse

Liz Kerin’s Night’s Edge is a sun-drenched novel about the darkest secrets we hide and how monstrous we can be to the ones we love most.

Having a mom like Izzy meant Mia had to grow up fast. No extracurriculars, no inviting friends over, and definitely no dating. The most important rule: Tell no one of Izzy’s hunger – the kind only blood can satisfy.

But Mia is in her twenties now and longs for a life of her own. One where she doesn’t have to worry about anyone discovering their terrible secret, or breathing down her neck. When Mia meets rebellious musician Jade she dares to hope she’s found a way to leave her home – and her mom – behind.

It just might be Mia’s only chance of getting out alive.

“Night’s Edge is a gruesome and surprisingly heartfelt page-turner.”—Alexis Henderson, author of House of Hunger

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Nightfire.

About Liz Kerin

LIZ KERIN is an author, playwright, screenwriter, and graduate of the Rita and Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is also the author of The Phantom Forest (2019). She lives in Southern California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brandon on August 06, 2023

Phenomenal!! One of my favorites of the year so far. Night’s Edge is about Mia, who’s mother has been infected with a vampiric virus since she was 10. We follow two timelines: Mia in the present day as she struggles to continue to be a bloodletter/lifeline for her mother, and in the past in the imme......more

Goodreads review by Sunyi on January 30, 2023

Kerin's complex and nuanced novel is immersive, bleak, and twisted. Mia's mother Izzy is part of a wave of people who were infected by a new, incurable virus which effectively turns them into vampires. In particular, Izzy was 'turned' deliberately by an on-and-off ex boyfriend who is abusive, contro......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on May 06, 2024

4.0 Stars This is such a dark and understated horror story. I completely missed the release last year so I was so glad I was able to read it now. I really enjoyed the writing which was spare but memorable. There were so many lines I wanted to highlight and quote. I keep saying that I don’t usually lov......more

Goodreads review by Katie on November 24, 2023

Reading Vlog: [URL not allowed] Horror, paranormal, thriller, fantasy? I mean, yeah, technically. But really, this is a literary character-study of a mother/daughter relationship where isolation has spurred dependency and resentment. To the point of horror. I adore the writing, especially......more

Goodreads review by Liz on September 12, 2023

*UPDATED* with a couple content warnings, now that galleys are about to hit: -Child abuse/neglect -Domestic violence -Themes related to addiction -Gun violence -Blood, gore, etc As I've mentioned in the past, this is a work of adult horror, not YA - even though YA fans will probably find something to enjo......more


Quotes

“Fascinating. A powerful, thoughtful, and all-too-real take on vampires that will ring true for abuse survivors and have everyone else jumping at shadows.” —Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of The Violence

"Night's Edge is a 'vampire next door' story that feels achingly human, set in a world both strangely alien and frighteningly familiar. So realistic you’ll swear it happened to someone you know.” —Scott Thomas, author of Kill Creek

“A heartbreaking story…. It grabbed me from the first page and held me tight until the end, leaving me breathless and fighting tears.” —Damien Angelica Walters, author of The Dead Girls Club and Cry Your Way Home

“Kerin’s complex and nuanced novel is immersive, bleak, and twisted. An emotional gauntlet which I really enjoyed.” —Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters

“A harrowing, electric, and wholly original take on vampires and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Night’s Edge is a gruesome and surprisingly heartfelt page-turner.” —Alexis Henderson, author of House of Hunger

Night’s Edge is about vampires, yes. But it’s also about the kind of love we have for our mothers that pulls us apart, that makes us who we are, and the way in which we have to find our own path eventually, no matter how difficult—and potentially beautiful—that path might be. This one’s a killer.” —Erika T. Wurth, author of White Horse

“A morally gray and timely story that is bursting with Sookie Stackhouse vibes but will also appeal to fans of Catriona Ward and Zoje Stage.” —Booklist

“Nuanced, dark, fun. Kerin’s novel is a thrilling exploration of the enmeshed mother-daughter relationship and what happens when we outgrow our family.” —Leslye Headland, co-creator of Russian Doll

"Incredible world building. A fresh and utterly engaging take on what it means to love a vampire, when the predator in question is your mother. Brilliant. I really loved it!" —S.A. Barnes, author of Dead Silence

“I read Night's Edge in two days and I’m jealous of anyone picking it up for the first time. Beware your heart; this book will make it race, make it stop, and ultimately break it to pieces.” —Jac Schaeffer, creator of WandaVision