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Carrion Comfort

Written by: Dan Simmons
Narrated by: Mel Foster, Laural Merlington
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"Carrion Comfort is one of the three greatest horror novels of the 20th century. Simple as that." (Stephen King)

"Epic in scale and scope but intimately disturbing, Carrion Comfort spans the ages to rewrite history and tug at the very fabric of reality. A nightmarish chronicle of predator and prey that will shatter your world view forever. A true classic." (Guillermo del Toro)

"Carrion Comfort is one of the scariest books ever written. Whenever I get asked the question Who's your favorite author? my answer is always Dan Simmons." (James Rollins)

"One of the few major reinventions of the vampire concept, on a par with Jack Finney's Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Richard Matheson's I Am Legend, and Stephen King's Salem's Lot. (David Morrell)

THE PAST...

Caught behind the lines of Hitler's Final Solution, Saul Laski is one of the multitudes destined to die in the notorious Chelmno extermination camp. Until he rises to meet his fate and finds himself face to face with an evil far older, and far greater, than the Nazis themselves...

THE PRESENT...

Compelled by the encounter to survive at all costs, so begins a journey that for Saul will span decades and cross continents, plunging into the darkest corners of 20th century history to reveal a secret society of beings who may often exist behind the world's most horrible and violent events. Killing from a distance, and by darkly manipulative proxy, they are people with the psychic ability to "use" humans: read their minds, subjugate them to their wills, experience through their senses, feed off their emotions, force them to acts of unspeakable aggression. Each year, three of the most powerful of this hidden order meet to discuss their ongoing campaign of induced bloodshed and deliberate destruction. But this reunion, something will go terribly wrong. Saul's quest is about to reach its elusive object, drawing hunter and hunted alike into a struggle that will plumb the depths of mankind's attraction to violence, and determine the future of the world itself...

©2009 Dan Simmons (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Epic Epic Fantasy Espionage Fantasy Horror Spies & Politics Supernatural Thriller & Suspense Scary Fiction Destiny Paranormal Science Fiction Survival Holocaust
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I’ve had this book in my library for years now. Finally decided to pull the trigger. This is akin to the great Stephen King novels. Long form suspense/ thriller/ horror. Definitely worth a listen/ read.

Mind vampires

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The story does not follow the standard trope of ancient supernatural horror - it's much better!
Exciting and easy to follow. I didn't lose interest, even for a moment, despite it being a lengthy novel.
The performances from the narrators was surprising! Superb and appropriate for the book.

Highly recommended!

Excellent, simply excellent!

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This book was fantastic! I loved everything about it.. the history, the characters, the imagination. It felt real by the end, as if I was privy to a dark secret about our society.

Intense, Epic and well written

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There’s a fabulous avenue to a more current event saga.
You still hold the my fave book record. Now please make C.C. My second fave by employing a 2023 sequel to this 1989 book.

Please do a Carrion Comfort 2

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**Review for Dan Simmons' Audio Book "Carrion Comfort"**

From the very first moments of Dan Simmons' "Carrion Comfort," listeners are invited into a realm of narrative brilliance. The plot is intricately woven, a tapestry of suspense and intrigue that hooks you from the outset. It's not merely the storyline that captivates, but the richly drawn characters that inhabit this world, each with their own depth and complexity that make them utterly compelling.

One cannot help but be drawn into the meticulous detail with which Simmons crafts his universe. Every nuance, every description is a testament to his masterful lexic. This isn't just storytelling; it's an art form.

However, what elevates this audiobook to a truly unparalleled experience is the audio performance. It's nothing short of mesmerizing. The narration and character portrayals are among the best ever produced, ensnaring the listener in a web of auditory excellence. You don't just hear the story; you live it.

And just when you think you've grasped the narrative's direction, the last third of the book sweeps in, a whirlwind of surprise and delight. The mounting stakes, the intricate setups that come to fruition, are a masterclass in storytelling. Simmons expertly intertwines every thread, leaving the audience both satisfied and yearning for more.

In short, "Carrion Comfort" is not just a book; it's an experience. For those who dive into this auditory journey, be prepared to be wholly engrossed, for it's a tale that resonates long after the final words have been spoken. A definite 10/10.

Dan Simmons Weaves a Complex Splendour

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