The Kolchak Collection

By: Jeff Rice, Joe Gentile, C. J. Henderson

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

The Kolchak Papers: The Original Novels by Jeff Rice

In 1972, Jeff Rice's novel The Night Stalker introduced Carl Kolchak to the world. This spine-tingling novel of supernatural terror became an instant best seller and served as the basis for the film of the same name. After The Night Stalker became one of the highest rated television movies of all time, a sequel, The Night Strangler, was released the following year to great acclaim. Now, after more than three decades out of print, The Night Stalker and The Night Strangler are together in one volume.

Cry of Thunder: Sherlock Holmes & Kolchak the Night Stalker by Joe Gentile

Two of the most unique investigators of all time try to untangle the same mystery, 100 years apart from each other. Set in the lawless Wild West, the hidden world of Victorian London, and the present-day hell of Hollywood, Cry of Thunder: Sherlock Holmes & Kolchak the Night Stalker follows Holmes' trail of a man who was wrongfully - and willingly - imprisoned; a shocking New World Order anarchy; a beautiful woman who needs Kolchak to delve into the surreal past; and the shunned man who holds the key.

Kolchak and the Lost World by C. J. Henderson

After convincing a serial killer to confess, newspaper reporter Kolchak is offered an international assignment with massive coverage around the world. With fame and fortune finally within reach, he's ready to cover the story - until he's confronted by a mysterious monk who warns him that "the 72 must always be". What this means is not explained. But before he knows it, Kolchak's dreams are invaded by inexplicable images warning him that every step he takes toward the big story is bringing him closer to death.

©2016 C. J. Henderson and Jeff Rice (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Cool

One of the best stories and characters ever written. This is a not to miss opportunity. Fun, interesting and entertaining.

mixed bag

1st is the best. 2nd less so. The others are just weird and in my opinion don't seem like Kolchak at all, but rather some entirely new character who just happens to have the same name.

it was great.

I loved everything it was amazing felt like I was watching the show all over again. Great job!!

Two Classics, Two That Aren't

I really enjoyed the first two novels, which fans will recognize as The Night Stalker and The Night Strangler. I couldn't get through the second story. I found it boring, to be honest, but that's just my opinion. The fourth story was fair, but in the end, unsatisfying.

I'd recommend this collection in spite of the weak second half since the first half is simply stellar.

Worth the read

Love the books, made you think and wonder about what could be out there or just let king around waiting.

Great compilation

Very enjoyable listen. The stories remind me of the 70’s TV show but with more depth. The last take is my favorite as it is new to me. If you watched the Night Stalker as a kid this listen is for you.

Mostly Good

The first two stories are enjoyable... Especially the first/original, if you're a fan of the hard bitten investigator tilting at windmills, a child of the 60's/70's, and/or a died in the wool Kolchak fan... Good stories in their style, and I've been waiting for years for them to be back in print, and I wasn't disappointed, nor was the wait unrewarded... The 2nd pair of stories were disappointing and not terribly interesting... They didn't seem to have any focus, and were vague in plot... The narration is absolutely expert and contributed to a positive reading... I could see Kolchak as he was reading... Perfect!! Had the latter stories been left off the narration woulda made this a 4* offering...

Just... wow.

First off, I'm pretty new to Kolchak on the whole. I've seen one episode of the TV series, and haven't seen either of the movies that were based on the first two books in this collection. But they are fantastic. The other stories that come after are great as well. Particularly, Kolchak and the Lost World was chilling in its climax.

As for the narrator, I think Darrin McGavin (who portrayed Carl Kolchak in both movies and the series) would be quite pleased with his performance.

Sometimes Things go bump in the night….

I remember being a child watching the Nightstalker. I made sure my parents were home and at least one light was on. I didn’t dare watch it in the dark! As I listened to these stories I could Darin McGaven in his cheap suit fighting off the monsters. Oh he fought Vampires and the like. But he also fought the government trying to tell us poor people that the truth is out there if you dare to look!

the stories, I remember night stalker

I remember night stalker, loved the show, sad it didn't last longer on tv.... these were stories I don't remember seeing...