Red Inside

By: Bridgett Nelson

Narrated by: John Wayne Comunale

From the morally corrupt, yet oddly sweet, mind of Bridgett Nelson, the Splatterpunk Award-winning author of A Bouquet of Viscera & What the F--k Was That?, comes a brand new tale of blood-spattered horror.

Bethany can’t wait for the end of her hospital shift – four glorious days of relaxation await. Secretly, she’s most excited about the fun-filled nights reveling in an unexpected flirtation with her co-worker, Michelle.

Thoughts of her long, cozy weekend vanish, however, when Francisco Delgado is admitted to her floor from the emergency room. Delgado, a man who came into contact with an unknown arachnid species in South America, and who now has something…squirming…beneath his skin.

Initially a medical curiosity, the case rapidly turns into a full-on body horror nightmare…one with eight legs, a deadly set of fangs, and the ability to spread through the hospital at a terrifying pace. Trapped inside the building under a rifle-enforced quarantine, Bethany, Michelle, and the rest of the staff must do whatever it takes to survive the grisly night, defending their patients against an unstoppable menace…one who seeks out the weakest prey.

We're all red inside, and tonight the proof will be splashed all over the hospital corridors.

Bridgett Nelson's mother wonders when she will mend her wicked ways and write something nice. Red Inside is not that book.

©2024 Bridgett Nelson (P)2024 Bridgett Nelson

A Bloody and Fun Creature Feature

Bridgett Nelson wrote the creature feature we all wish we could see on a big screen. A Peruvian arachnid spreads fear and it's eggs in a busy hospital that turns into a thoroughly fun bloodbath. John Wayne Communale is a treat as the narrator! If you want a splattery fun listen... give this a shot. PSA: while not overly gross (in my opinion) it's not for the easily squeamish!

A Gory, Subversive Romp!

Bridgett Nelson’s DEAD INSIDE involves an outbreak in a hospital, ghastly body horror, and fresh, compelling characters to lead us through this cinematic, over the top yarn.. Highly recommended!

Arachnophobia at its finest.

Audiobook Review
Author: Bridgett Nelson
Narrator: John Wayne Comunale
Title: Red Inside
Book Rating: 3.5 Stars
Audio Rating: 4 Stars
Genre: Body Horror

Red Inside by Bridgett Nelson is a creepy, fast-paced body horror novel that delivers on its promise of fear, especially for readers with arachnophobia. This is not a story for the faint of heart.

When Francisco Delgado is admitted to the hospital after exposure to a mysterious arachnid, nurse Bethany’s routine shift quickly spirals into a waking nightmare. As chaos unfolds and tarantulas begin to overrun the hospital, Bethany and the remaining staff must fight to survive.

The concept is simple but effective: Arachnophobia meets House, M.D. Nelson balances medical drama with grotesque horror in a way that keeps the tension tight throughout. The imagery is visceral, and for someone who doesn’t like spiders, this was especially unsettling in the best way possible.

The audiobook narration was solid, with clear character differentiation that helped with immersion. However, the frequent shifts between multiple first-person perspectives were a bit jarring and disrupted the flow, in my opinion. While this is more of a personal preference, it did impact my overall enjoyment.

That said, Red Inside succeeds at what it sets out to do: deliver disturbing, skin-crawling horror that sticks with you. It’s a solid read for fans of creature features, medical horror, and high-anxiety scenarios.

The Scream I Scrumpt

I have worked in healthcare in some shape or form my entire adult life. Top that with living in the PNW and this combo has been everything I never wanted. Nelson is an amazing story weaver (see what I did there?) and I cannot believe I read this right as spider season hit my area. Work will never be the same, they are absolutely crawling right out of Red Inside and into my facility. I am not okay and may need admitted myself after this one... considering I am in charge of an involuntary psych ward I cannot be the one screaming and yelling at these massive arachnids, ma'am. Can't say enough how much I enjoy Bridgett's creative writing style, delivery, sense of humor and character building. One of those authors where you know whatever you pick up you'll devour and ask for seconds.

Eight legged freak out

Excellently descriptive and fast-paced. I blazed through this one in an afternoon because I couldn’t stop listening.