Pariah

An ancient evil has always preyed on the darkness in men's hearts. In London's gritty streets, the monster finds plenty of criminals and malcontents to commit atrocities in its name and to complete its age-old quest for release. In 2011, successful writer Charlie Faultless returns from exile to investigate the horrific murders of his mother and girlfriend. He is confronted by not only another rash of violence but also the truth about his own shocking fate. Using well-placed passages from the past and a cast of criminals, thieves, perverts, and other ne'er-do-wells, this novel reveals its macabre secrets slowly and methodically. Reader Simon Vance gives a stellar voice performance filled with nuance and mystery. With deliberate and varied pacing and a smooth delivery, Vance deftly leads the listener into this dark world where history and the supernatural collide. Listeners will revel in the building horror of this chilling twist on the Jack the Ripper story.