The Black Farm

By: Elias Witherow

Narrated by: Tom Jordan

Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

After the loss of a child along with a slew of agonizing misfortunes, Nick and Jess decide to end their lives. Unable to cope with the misery that fills their days, they commit one last act together and die in loving relief.

But when Nick wakes up, he soon realizes that death isn't the gentle darkness he expected. Panicked and horrified, he struggles to understand the twisted abominations and hellish world he's now trapped in.

Driven by desperation and a sudden will to survive, he sets out to find Jess and is unable to cope with the thought of her having to suffer through the terrors this new reality holds.

But nothing could prepare him for the nightmares he found...nothing could prepare him for the Black Farm.

©2017 Elias Witherow (P)2023 Fireside Audio

I'm glad I found this!

The idea behind this story captured me almost immediately! The detail that Elias goes into when describing events is absolutely twisted and amazing at the same time. I use Audible for my hour commute to and from work each day. This story made me wish for a longer ride, just so I could continue listening. I can not wait for the "Return to the Black Farm" to be finished recording!

So Good, So Dark.

If you like truly dark horror that doesn't pull any punches this is the book for you.

Absolutely brilliant. I wish there was a sequel.

Amazing

It takes a lot for a book to keep my attention, and this book definitely did! I'll be looking out on Audible for more books from this author!

Haunting

I finished reading this book about a week ago, but I needed a few days to process the story because it’s been a long time that I’ve read something that impacted me so much. I went into this story blind. I’d seen several good recommendations for it and that was enough to get me to read it. And I’m glad I did.

After Nick and his girlfriend Jess take their lives, they wake up in a place on the other side known as “The Black Farm” where they’re quick to learn that their suffering is far from over. One thing is made clear to them—the Pig is the only way out of the Black Farm. But Nick is determined to find another way out. Will he succeed where no one has before?

The emotion in this story was the thing that stood out the most. From the opening chapter onward, the author wraps such real emotions into everything that the characters do. The growth of Nick as he travels through the Black Farm was my second favorite. Not only did I find myself rooting for him, I was constantly surprised at how he adapted for the next stages of his journey.

Dark and powerful, this is a definite must read for all horror fans.

Beautifully Damned

An absolutely fantastic read. had me hooked from start to finish. Would highly recommend.

Where to start?!?!!!

First and foremost and I have said this many times before, Tom Jordan is by far the absolute best narrator. He could read the dictionary and I would listen to it!

This book was such a ride, that I can't even correctly find the words to describe this story.
This is my first book by the author & will not be the last!

The writing perfectly flowed, the story sucked you in and you felt everything these characters were going thru. There are many "triggers" in this story such as suicide, body harm, and extreme gore. I am usually not a fan of extreme gore, but it went so well into the premise of this story, I had to just get through it to get to the other side, because I needed to get to the other side!

For a horror book that did consist of horrific mind-bending despicable gore, the meaning behind it was quite profound. It's one of the first hardcore horror books that made me actually think about life and what we as humans believe in.

And now my journey continues as I delve into the sequel, Return To the Black Farm. I'm horrified and truly scared, but I have to return to see how this plays out. .. and that it's perfect story telling!

Amazing.

I gave 5 stars for everything. Tom was brilliant in expanding his tones and making the characters thrive and come to life. Each character had a different voice and it was perfect. Story line flowed excellently and when you think one thing was bad it got worse and worse for the characters. The ending made me gag horribly since I have a phobia of people getting sick but this was an outstanding listen during my work hours. I absolutely need to purchase the next book. Like now.

love love

i really underestimated the book at first, it was a little disturbing. after that it was not as disturbing and the story is so captivating. i have never come across a book like this and im glad i ended up liking it. just have an open mind and give it a chance, it is written really well, and the narrator is awesome. he potrays the characters so well and gives each character more personality, which i really appreciate. worth every single dollar. i am very glad he narrates the 2nd book as well, i will consider listening to other books he narrates. , i have bought the second book and i am enjoying it as well.

Very good

The author’s story is a great journey through the aftermath of life with fresh ideas on the subject. Horrifying and relatable.
The narrator is one of the best voices I’ve heard and made this story really come to life.
Reminded me of Berserk, Dante’s Inferno, and the imagery depicted by Doré.

Absolutely love the story!

This is one of my favorite books so far! Loved the plot and story and the narrator in the story did an amazing job. It was emotional, scary, sick, and down right eerie. It had a silent hill meets wrong turn with monsters feel. Would love to read more works from this author!