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Self Help

By: Ben H. Winters
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton, Ron Perlman
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A darkly comedic thriller by the New York Times best-selling author of Underground Airlines, The Last Policeman, and the Audible Originals Q&A and Inside Jobs.

Jack Diller is just one more struggling actor on the road to nowhere. He’s got an agent who barely remembers his name, his ex-girlfriend has hooked up with a Silicon Valley dude, and the milk in his fridge is so far past its sell-by date it’s historic. The only way Jack can scrape together a bare existence is by delivering food to exactly the types of successful people he wishes he could be.

Then, one day, a very strange audiobook shows up on his phone. The Killer Instinct seems to be your basic self-help guide, narrated by a washed-up action star named Hector Bruno, and brimming with cheesy advice for how to get your life together.

With so little to lose, Jack starts listening...and listening some more. He starts talking to Hector like he’s his best friend.

And then...Hector starts talking back.

©2022 Ben H. Winters (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC. Science Fiction Funny Witty Suspenseful Scary Self Help
About the Creator - Ben H Winters

About the Creator

Ben H. Winters is the author of the novel Golden State, as well the New York Times best selling Underground Airlines, The Last Policeman and its two sequels, the horror novel Bedbugs, and several works for young readers. Among other recognitions, Winters’s books have received the Edgar Award for mystery writing, the Philip K. Dick award in science fiction, the Sidewise Award for alternate history, and France's Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire. Ben’s writing has appeared in Slate and in the New York Times Book Review. He also writes for film and television and was a producer on the FX show Legion. A film version of Bedbugs is currently in the works at MGM with a script by the mystery writer Sara Gran. Winters lives in Los Angeles with his wife, three children, dog, and fish.
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Unexpected Twists • Original Concept • Excellent Narration • Dark Humor • Engaging Storyline • Dynamic Voice Acting
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I really wasn’t sure where this book was going for the first half hour or so. There’s quite a bit of silliness and it skips a bit, but overall it turned into a very good listen. The ending is worth it and I’d recommend others give it a shot if they’re looking for something that’s lighthearted with a little darkness and death mixed in. Thanks

Entertaining and slightly thought provoking, overall humorous

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Good story with a great narrator!
Nice build up and delivery.
The style reminded me of late night staying awake in middle school, not able to put down Dean Koontz.

Dean Koontz style

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I'm addicted to Audible books and podcasts. This one was funny, a little weird, and just fantastic. Will Weaton is a great narrator. He wasn't just reading the lines like some do. He was emotive and impactful. Ron Perlman has such a distinct voice, and it fit the character perfectly.

Entertaining!

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Short and snappy. Well written and paced really well. Loved the twist at the end.

Love this story

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Funny, inventive, great performances. Worth the listen! Thought it got cringy near the end but it redeemed itself smartly

What a romp

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Loved this book. Dark comedy is my favorite genre. Narrator was perfect. Love to read another by this author

So much fun

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This audiobook is sick. I enjoyed every minute of it. Performances by the actors were excellent and complementary. It could have been an episode of the Twilight Zone.

I smiled through the whole thing

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sofa king weird and cool. I laughed and I was struck with awe. I wish there were more crazy stories like this

incredible story....and the BEST narrators ever

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loove both narrators...I will look for more with works narrated by either both of them or singular.

loove both narrators...

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Story: (No spoilers!) Ben H. Winters is a darned good writer. I've enjoyed many of his novels. This story requires just a bit more "suspension of disbelief" than usual, but it's worth it. A very modern Faustian fantasy, with a Twilight Zone-ish ending.

Performance: Will Wheaton and Ron Perelman are perfectly cast.

Great

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