Blue Lightning: Carnival of Mysteries

By: BL Maxwell

Narrated by: Guy Veryzer

Cole Ryan is bored. He’s lived in the same small town his whole life and has the same job. Nothing changes there and every morning when he goes for a run, those thoughts echo on repeat through his mind. Until today, on this day, something big happens and if he survives it, his life won’t be the same. Maybe boring old Hickory Crossing wasn’t so bad after all.

Driving in the rain, on his way to a delivery, Bobby Sanders is focused on the road, when a flash of blue light in the distance catches his eye. He witnesses a bolt of lightning strike a man running on the road ahead of him. He never suspected that bolt of lightning could change both their lives, not just the poor guy who was blown out of his shoes right in front of him.

When the persistent sound of whispering won’t go away, Cole questions his sanity. But maybe he’s not the only one experiencing strange things.

©2024 BL Maxwell (P)2024 BL Maxwell

Destined For More

This one just kept getting more and more interesting the further I got into the story. I read through this quickly. I just had to see what was coming next for Cole and Bobby. It all made for an interesting and entertaining story. The audiobook made the story even more entertaining. I loved the narration by Guy Veryzer.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion

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Blue Lightning: Carnival of Mysteries by BL Maxwell This audiobook delivers a captivating blend of suspense, romance, and paranormal intrigue. Cole and Bobby's paths cross in the most shocking way—literally—and their lives change forever. The small-town setting of Hickory Crossing is richly detailed, making the supernatural twists feel grounded and eerie. The narration brings out the tension and emotional depth of the story, especially Cole’s struggles with sanity and Bobby's determination to help him. The chemistry between the protagonists adds warmth to the dark, mysterious plot, while the whispering voices and psychic elements keep you hooked. If you love small-town paranormal tales with a dash of gay romance and a touch of the supernatural, this audiobook is a must-listen.

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Loved it

I loved Blue Lightning (Carnival of Mysteries) and struggled to put it down. Guy Veryzer's voice really brings this story to life. The story is amazing and I enjoyed reading Cole Ryan and Bobby Sanders' story.

Blue Lightning

First time I have heard this narrator and enjoyed the introduction. Easy to distinguish the various characters.

Small town resident Cole is struck by lightning when out jogging. Bobby, out for a drive, witnesses this and stood to help. After this introduction the pair discover what blue lightning is and how to use it. New friends and love found along their new path.

Good

I enjoyed this book. The storyline was interesting and I loved the whole mystery of it. A character getting hit by lightning- blue lightning for that matter- was an interesting enough way to bring the two guys together. But when Bobby brings Cole to the hospital, it's anything but ordinary. Gods, magic, mediums. These two certainly went on a journey. I also liked their families and the supporting characters.

Guy Veryzer did a good job narrating this book (though I needed to listen to it with an increased speed because at normal speed he just sounds too slow.)

Overall: 4 stars
Performance: 3 stars
Story: 4 stars

Wonderful story.

I really enjoyed this story. Blue lightning brought together two people who were ment to be in each other’s life. A freak storm, a near death experience and finding the person who was made for you what else could anyone want ? I recommend this book to everyone who loves mm mystery romance stories.

"The end or is it!

This is the first book I've read/listened to in this multi-authored series, Carnival of Mysteries. Normally a series like this would be right up my alley and I think it was the book covers that were messing with me, I don't really care for them. When this opportunity came up on Booksprout, to listen and review this story by BL Maxwell, I thought now is my opportunity to check it out. I'm so glad that I took this opportunity and now I'm interested in reading/listening to more books in this series.

When I read the book blurb and it said that one of the main characters gets hit by lightning I was all in. There were some parts that were a bit chilling and gave me some goosebumps. The narrator did a great job with the voices, this was the first book I've listened to by him. This is about the 4th or 5th book I've read or listened to by this author and I've really enjoyed all of them.

All in all it was a fun fairly short listen. It kept me in the story the entire time, which I loved. Some audio books I've listened to do not hold my attention so I'm always happy when I'm captivated.

I'd love to see this book made into its own series. I think this author could really do something with it.

Age gap, unlikely heroes, mysteries abound, you shouldn't mess around with things you don't understand, brings some heat