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The Whisperer in Darkness

By: H. P. Lovecraft
Narrated by: Phil Reynolds
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Considered to the be one of most influential American authors, Howard Philip Lovecraft is synonymous with some of the best fantasy and horror fiction of the 20th century, second only to Edgar Allan Poe.

When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic Vermont flood, Albert Wilmarth becomes embroiled in a controversy about the reality and significance of the sightings. However it isn’t until he receives communication from Henry Wentworth Akeley that he is offered the proof he requires.

Written in 1930, and originally published in Weird Tales a year later, "The Whisperer in Darkness", is still as powerful today as it was 80 years ago.

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"Lovecraft opened the way for me, as he had done for other before me." (Stephen King)

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An excellent reading of a great classic. Highly recommend and will look for more audiobooks read by Phil Reynolds.

Excellent Reading of a Venerable Classic

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Where does The Whisperer in Darkness rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

For this genre, it is at the top. Lovecraft is amazing and I am embarrassed that I have not heard of him earlier. Reading about him it is no wonder to see why King, Koontz, etc. cite him.

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His stories are short, but damn it if they are not impactful. Such an excellent job of writing and I will definitely be visiting his stories again.

Glad I found this guy!!! Lovecraft is genius

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ending was unexpected. well narrated. fun to listen. I had to finish quick. transition between chapters were smooth and made sense. fantastic!

kept my attention all the way

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Creepy story from nearly 100 years ago. Written by Lovecraft and possibly some demons in his head. Beautiful reading.

Excellent

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was very well written, and is a great piece of classic science fiction!

Excellent short story!!

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Really enjoyed this and was surprised to see how it tied into the discovery of the planet Pluto.

Discovery of Pluto

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Narrator Phil Reynolds delivers a strong reading of one of Lovecraft's more famous tales. The Whisperer in Darkness contains elements that were somewhat unique and innovative at the time of it's writing but I don't think it stands the test of time quite as well as some of HPL's other tales. Nevertheless, it's an interesting, well-structured story, as much science fiction as horror, and it's famous for featuring numerous references to other elements of the Cthulhu Mythos. If you're new to Lovecraft, this isn't the best place to start but once you've dabbled a bit, it's definitely a worthy listen.

A Strong Performance

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This story represents a shift for Lovecraft away from fantasy towards science fiction. Still, it maintains the unknowable horror aspects that mark the Cthulhu mythos. A great listen!

Terror from Pluto!

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This is one of the best tales from Lovecraft. Easy to get hook to, the atmosphere is tense and sinister.

Excellent for the Lovecraft fan

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While Lovecraftian horror is one of the best varieties, "The Whisper in Darkness" failed to keep me in suspense or dread. The narrator instead keeps your focus on the progression, which I can appreciate for such an average story.

Predictable story with an excellent voice

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