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  • By: Adam Nevill
  • Narrated by: Chris Devon
  • Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins
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Last Days

By: Adam Nevill
Narrated by: Chris Devon
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Winner of the August Derleth award, Last Days is a chilling and terrifying novel from master of horror Adam Nevill.  

The Temple of the Last Days. The brutal cult with a history of murder, sex and occult dealings destroyed itself during one night of ritualistic violence decades ago. Or so they thought....

Kyle Freeman is an indie filmmaker with no money and few options, so when he lands a commission to make a documentary about The Temple of the Last Days he jumps at the chance. Little does he know that his investigation into the cult's bloody history will lead him into the darkest places he's ever been. As they travel from London and France to Arizona tracing the path of the cult, uncanny events, out-of-body experiences, ghastly artefacts and visits by the merciless 'old friends' plague Kyle and his one-man crew. They soon discover the power of the cult's terrible legacy and that it may be too late for them to escape....  

©2012 Adam Nevill (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd

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“His previous novel was the superb The Ritual, but with Last Days he's gone one better. This is riveting, and Nevill is fast becoming Britain's answer to Stephen King.” (The Guardian

“Taking its cue from real-life cults Last Days is an effectively creepy novel that will leave you sleeping with the lights on.” (SFX)

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Awesome!

This was first book by Adam Nevill, I’d seen The Ritual on Netflix which I quite enjoyed and after reading this, I think I’ll go back and check out the book of that as well
Last Days was such an amazing story, it gets its claws in right from the start and each chapter just gets more and more creepy. Nevill unravels the tale so well, with a back story that is every bit as punchy as what’s happening in the current time. If you are a fan of dark, demonic forces told in a creepy, atmosphere of brooding horror… look no further. BTW, Chris Devon’s narration is brilliant!

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Brilliant creeping horror

Loved the narration and was so refreshing to read a horror book set in the UK. Really enjoyed it- for fans of King, Lovecraft, Laird Barron, Nick Cutter.

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Chilling,simply a must for Creature Horror lovers.

This is my second Nevill novel after the Ritual and was wondering if the terror I felt for the characters and love for his style of horror in that one a fluke or a one off, boy was I wrong. I'm an avid reader of horror fiction and not much really gets to me or is genuinely different when you read/ listen to a lot. However in "Last Days" Nevill has a genuine talent for not just presenting a well constructed and skillfully written narrative but for the believable lore and chilling characteristics of the mysterious horrors he portrays including completely original details and ideas you discover along with the characters as they make the documentary that genuinely made my eyes open wide. Nevill has a gift for letting you see, feel, smell the atmosphere of tension which is often gritty and claustrophobic in some cases, or detailed and information filled in others, Nevill puts you in this story, (Perfectly narrated by Chris Dickens) I couldn't help but think I was part of making this documentary after many hours in, the 3rd Crew member. I empathized every moment with what they were going through. It kept my headphones glued to my ears and my heart racing throughout.

My only fault would be I'd say it could have been slightly shorter, but aside from that this was a truely gripping, terrifying and in parts disturbing read into firstly a Disturbing Cult, its sociopathic leader and her and the followers grizzly end and it's documentary investigation which leads to much more under its necrotic and rotting surface ....
Well recommended for lovers of Creature Horror, Occult Horror and Investigative Thriller/ Murder Mystery genre fans . Not for those seeking lighter reading/ ie no violence

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A roiling horror eager to clamber inside you

Great imagery and an interesting take on the 'cult horror' genre. Some loose threads here and there and some exposition heavy sections, but overall it is a solid horror novel.

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genuinely good book

I listened to "the ritual" first after watching the movie and really loved it so thought I would give this one a go, was definitely not disappointed! good pace and scary from start to finish. Adam Nevill is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.

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Even better than The Ritual

A great read for any fan of supernatural horror. The drip feed of exposition about the cult kept me entertained and there were plenty of tense, chilling moments.

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Chilling from start to finish!

Last Days was a great book to listen to on my evening bush walks. The narrator did a fantastic job of creating, mood, atmosphere and dread from start to finish. I now want to listen to more books by Adam Neville, hopefully with the same narrator.

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I can tell why this isn't for everyone.

I recently delved into 'Last Days' after a recommendation, coming off another cult-themed novel; 'The Running Grave' by Robert Galbraith and a previous title from Adam Nevill; 'The Ritual'. 'Last Days' is an intricate tale, weaving suspense and horror into a compelling mystery. However, its complexity might be daunting for some, as I found myself revisiting sections to grasp certain events and plot points quite regularly.

The book's primary weakness lies in its conclusion. The finale felt hurried, contrasting sharply with the otherwise measured (and sometimes sluggish) pace of the narratives bulk. I felt that this, abrupt wrap-up detracted from the story's overall impact.

Narration-wise, the performance was decent, though the portrayal of the main character, Kyle, often sounded whiny, diminishing my connection with him. This aspect was crucial for me, as relating to (or liking) the protagonist significantly enhances my reading experience.

A delightful aspect was the subplot involving guerrilla filmmaking, which resonated with my background in media studies. This element, rich in technical details, might not appeal to all, but added a unique layer to the story.

In summary, while 'Last Days' has room for improvement, particularly in pacing and character portrayal, it remains an enjoyable read that revisits familiar themes in an interesting light.


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Dissapointing ending

Starts off so promising but the ending just gets ridiculous. I love this author and the narrator was great, but ending really let it down.

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Meh

Wasn’t a fan. Felt like it was too long and nothing really happened. Quite bored the whole time. Took forever to finish because I wasn’t looking forward to playing it.

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