The Catacombs

World's Scariest Places, Book 2

By: Jeremy Bates

Narrated by: Lynn Roberts

Over one million readers have taken the journey to the world's scariest places. Now it's your turn.

From USA Today and number one Amazon best-selling author Jeremy Bates comes a bone-chilling descent into the tunnels beneath Paris where an unknown evil awaits. AHWA winner for horror. For fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.

Paris, France, is known as the City of Lights, a metropolis renowned for romance and beauty. Beneath the bustling streets and cafés, however, exists the Catacombs, a labyrinth of crumbling tunnels filled with six million dead.

When a video camera containing mysterious footage is discovered deep within their depths, a group of friends venture into the tunnels to investigate. But what starts out as a lighthearted adventure takes a turn for the worse when they reach their destination - and stumble upon the evil lurking there.

Although in a series, this is a stand-alone novel. For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, and Bentley Little, as well as other horror and mystery authors such as Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, Robert McCammon, Brian Keene, Darcy Coates, Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Ambrose Ibsen, Jeremy Robinson, Nick Cutter, Blake Crouch, Joe Hill, Iain Rob Wright, Jeff Menapace, Matt Shaw, Heather Graham, Jack Kilborn, and James Herbert. We hope you enjoy!

©2015 Jeremy Bates (P)2019 Jeremy Bates

Bad narrator

Couldn't listen for more than 3 minutes. Narrator is awful. He gets high pitched at the end of every sentence.

Awesome story.

loved it! the way the narrator brought characters to life. kept us on our toes.

good suspense, great style, amazing 👏 👌

watch out for all kinds of twists and turns in narrative that will take you from one journey to another

Claustrophobic

Although I have encountered this author’s work previously, I find his writing style somewhat dry, which can make it a bit challenging for me to fully immerse myself in the narrative. Nevertheless, I cannot deny that the stories themselves are quite captivating. The characters are intriguing and multifaceted, although the lack of extensive backstories leaves some gaps. Ultimately, the focus shifts more toward the unsettling locations and the eerie events that transpire within them, particularly when individuals allow themselves to become complacent, believing that danger is far away, only to realize that it lurks just around the corner. In this case, the setting—a claustrophobic network of tunnels—could easily inspire nightmares due to its oppressive size and sinister history.

Paris, France, often celebrated as the City of Lights, is famed for its romantic aura and captivating beauty. However, hidden beneath the vibrant streets and charming cafés is The Catacombs, an extensive labyrinth of decaying tunnels that house the remains of approximately six million souls. This chilling backdrop sets the stage for an exciting yet terrifying tale.

When a video camera containing eerie and enigmatic footage is unearthed deep within the stifling depths of The Catacombs, a group of adventurous friends decides to embark on a daring exploration to uncover the mysteries that lie within. Initially, their journey seems lighthearted and filled with laughter, but the atmosphere quickly shifts as they tread deeper into the darkness, leading them to an unimaginable horror that awaits them.

The storytelling is rife with mystery, artfully maintaining an air of uncertainty about the source of the impending threat. From the outset, readers are engaged in a game of suspense, as the nature of the danger remains unclear—a chilling blend of potential supernatural elements or very real physical threats. This ambiguity is masterfully executed, leaving you second-guessing the very fabric of reality as the plot unfolds.

While there are occasional inconsistencies, such as variations in the spelling of certain names throughout the narrative, these minor issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience. The narrator, Lynn Roberts, does an admirable job of breathing life into the characters, demonstrating her remarkable ability to convey emotions and dialogue across multiple languages, enriching the experience further. Her performance adds an extra layer of depth to the story, allowing the listener to truly connect with the unfolding drama.

Good

Overall a book that held my interest. I did not find it scary or really even that suspenseful, but it was good. Narrator did a great job.