Anathema

By: Nick Roberts

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Bryan and Ellie Stockton hope they left behind their demons when they move to their idyllic new home in southern West Virginia. Above all, they want a fresh start for their young son, Derrick, who witnessed the tumultuous first years of their marriage—years that were rife with substance abuse, rage, and resentment. Their bright hope for the future is darkened when a child disappears from their neighborhood. The couple becomes suspicious of a reclusive resident with a degenerative brain disorder. Strange events begin to happen in their house just as Derrick tells them about a new friend who visits him at night. Their son may be acting out from the trauma he endured, or he could be the obsession of something much more sinister.

©2020 Nick Roberts (P)2023 Tantor

Excellent

You never quite know where Nicks story lines are going to go and this was no exception. Just when you think you have it figured out you’re wrong in all the best ways. His horror is some of the best you will find. Absolutely loved this book and cannot wait to read more!

Suspenseful, Disturbing and Deep

Let me say this, before you purchase this book you should listen to "The Exorcist House" but of course its not a requirement.

Wow this book had me going through a range of emotions. The fact that this book not only focuses on demons in a supernatural sense but also on a personal level is expertly written. You will find yourself connecting with the Characters and getting pulled into the story.

Nick Roberts is quickly becoming one of my favorite supernatural writer's and this story just solidified it!

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Solid Brutal Horror

This was a solid horror read from start to finish and I believe his debut novel. It starts with a bang and some good mystery. It then takes us down a few notches and steadily builds the horror of a family moving into a new neighborhood only to be terrorized by a dark presence... perhaps a crazy neighbor... perhaps more? It gets brutal by the end. Also, it's related to some of his other books. So far, I've only read "The Exorcist's House" (which is a sort of prequel to "Anathema") but I will read the others. A few quibbles with things characters did here or there but nothing serious. 4 stars

Felt like a really good short story

I liked the book. I felt like there could have been way more to it than what was given. The parts of horror were well told but everything else was sort of rushed over. The reader made it a hard sell, he was so monotoned and his variance in voices from person to person was barely noticable. I will still continue to read Nick Roberts books, but wish this one just gave more to the reader.

Good Story

I really liked the story. It’s interesting. The narrator gave a good performance. Each character had a distinct voice.