Summer of Night (Unabridged)
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4.5 • 41 Ratings
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- $28.99
Publisher Description
It’s the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, Illinois, five twelve-year-old boys are forging the powerful bonds that a lifetime of change will not break. From sunset bike rides to shaded hiding places in the woods, the boys’ days are marked by all of the secrets and silences of an idyllic childhood. But amid the sun-drenched cornfields, their loyalty will be pitilessly tested. When a long-silent bell peals in the middle of the night, the townsfolk know it marks the end of their carefree days. From the depths of the Old Central School, a hulking fortress tinged with the mahogany scent of coffins, an invisible evil is rising. Strange and horrifying events begin to overtake everyday life, spreading terror through the once-peaceful town. Determined to exorcize this ancient plague, Mike, Duane, Dale, Harlen, and Kevin must wage a war of blood against an arcane abomination who owns the night....
Customer Reviews
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This was my first Dan Simmons book, my first of many. Such a good writer. I would recommend this to fans of Stephen King's "IT" and "Lean on Me." The narration is solid, though not amazing. If you're taking a long trip, I HIGHLY recommend "Summer of Night" as a story that will hook you quickly and keep you interested throughout. It took me back to my youth, reminding me of the joys of summer vacation--the best time of year for every adolescent student. Enjoy!
Summer of night
This book is really good. The narrator is excellent.This is one you won't want to put down.
Waste of time and money
May not be the absolute worst audible I’ve ever listed to, but this is definitely in my top 3. The writer could not have had a single original thought while writing this. It’s as if he took a little bit from ever Stephen King book he had ever read and melded it with parts from the movie tremors and then did his best to write it down in the longest, most boring way possible. I listened all the way to the end in hopes it would get better, but sadly it did not. The narrator was decent enough, but his narrative voice for the young girl was so bad I laughed out loud at times. I’m just glad it’s over.