Nocturnal: A Novel

By: Scott Sigler

Narrated by: Phil Gigante

Homicide detective Bryan Clauser is losing his mind. How else to explain the dreams he keeps having - dreams that mirror, with impossible accuracy, the gruesome serial murders taking place all over San Francisco? How else to explain the feelings these dreams provoke in him - not disgust, not horror, but excitement?

As Bryan and his longtime partner, Lawrence 'Pookie' Chang, investigate the murders, they learn that things are even stranger than they at first seem. For the victims are all enemies of a seemingly ordinary young boy - a boy who is gripped by the same dreams that haunt Bryan. Meanwhile, a shadowy vigilante, seemingly armed with superhuman powers, is out there killing the killers. And Bryan and Pookie's superiors - from the mayor on down - seem strangely eager to keep the detectives from discovering the truth.

Doubting his own sanity and stripped of his badge, Bryan begins to suspect that he's stumbled into the crosshairs of a shadow war that has gripped his city for more than a century - a war waged by a race of killers living in San Francisco's unknown, underground ruins, emerging at night to feed on those who will not be missed.

And as Bryan learns the truth about his own intimate connections to the killings, he discovers that those who matter most to him are in mortal danger…and that he may be the only man gifted - or cursed - with the power to do battle with the nocturnals.

Featuring a dazzlingly plotted mystery and a terrifying descent into a nightmarish underworld - long with some of the most incredible action scenes ever put to paper, and an explosive, gut-wrenching conclusion you won't soon forget, Nocturnal is the most spectacular outing to date from one of the genre's brightest stars.

©2012 Scott Sigler (P)2013 Empty Set Entertainment

Another AMAZING story

Love all things Scott Signler and this was no exception. I do not know how Scott comes up with this stuff (author of Infected, Contagious, and Ancestor- all EXCELLENT books too) but he has a unique story telling ability that makes you think of his books long after you are done reading them! My husband loves him too! Look what other amazing authors have to say about him-"A terrifying science thriller that reads like Silence of the Lambs as written by Michael Crichton. Inventive and deeply disturbing." -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Assassin's Code (love Assassins Code Series)
"Sigler is in full control of his talent for sharp characterization and amazing visualization." -- Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series
(love the Sookie Stackhouse series). You will not be disappointed, give Scott a try. Excerpt: "Doubting his own sanity and stripped of his badge, Bryan begins to suspect that he’s stumbled into the crosshairs of a shadow war that has gripped his city for more than a century—a war waged by a race of killers living in San Francisco’s unknown, underground ruins, emerging at night to feed on those who will not be missed". HECK YEAH!

I am absolutely hooked on Sigler

Absolutely gripping story. I could not stop listening and found myself taking the long way home from work. Well done Sir

Great book. unexpected!

Great book, not what I expected, and was very entertained. Very likeable characters and hopefully leaves room for a sequel.

Awesome!

If you could sum up Nocturnal: A Novel in three words, what would they be?

Bad F****** Ass. Great story. I only gave the story 4 stars because someone I really wanted to live got killed...and it pissed me off. But in no way should that deter you from listening to this one. It was really good.

What other book might you compare Nocturnal: A Novel to and why?

Don't really have one to compare it to.

What does Phil Gigante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I really enjoyed all the different voices. He had one for each character which really put you in the moment with them. Some decent effects in some places too, like phone calls and stuff.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I found myself sitting in my car, not wanting to get out each morning when I got to the office.

Any additional comments?

Great book. Great read. I hope maybe there's a sequel.

strange book but had to finish.

the narrator was great! the story was crazy. I hope I can forget it since it was creepy but I guess it was really good since I had to finish it .

Production Excellence

The story here is decent pretty predictable but decent, the winner here is the high production value. Definitely worth the credit.

Fasten your seat belt!

I'm admittedly a die hard Sigler fan and this is one I return to time and again. I catch some detail I missed before, every time (although I can probably quote all the dialogue, if you really want me to). I become more and more enamored of the characters, both "good" and "bad" every time. I like believable, science based "monsters," and Sigler never disappoints. Download this NOW!
#TorturedHero #Nostalgic #BuddyCop #Forensic #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

weirdness that makes you want to keep listening

this book had many weird and unexpected twists and turns that made you want to keep listening to see what would happen next. kinda hoping there is/will be another in the series

Phenomenal!!!!!

I loved this book.It was long, which was good, but it didn't drag at all. The pace was perfect. There was an excellent balance of prose and dialogue. I really hope this series continues. I want to hear more from Pookie and Brian! This is my favorite Sigler book thus far and the narration was also great!

really, really, surprisingly good

I am always wary with audiobooks but not only was this a great story (I expected a cop drama, but the core storyline is solidly urban fantasy), but wow, the narration was really incredible. The narrator did a fantastic job voicing the whole cast, from the macho main character, the female lead, a pre-adolescent teenage boy, and several weird-voices monsters things, each with their unique cadence, accent, and speaking style.