Darkness in Him, Andrew Lyons
Darkness in Him, Andrew Lyons
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Darkness in Him

Author: Andrew Lyons

Narrator: Christopher Lane

Unabridged: 8 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Synopsis

What happens when you face the true test of your moral character? What happens when you fail that test?When Jake Conason goes to a party at his Jefferson University fraternity house, he’s sitting on top of the world. He’s got great grades, a gorgeous girlfriend, and an almost certain acceptance to his dream law school. He’s golden, set to ride a wave of opportunity and advantage far into his adulthood. Little does he know that the moment he walks into the party his life will change forever.Straddling the worlds of respectability and depravity, this is a chilling, addictive thriller that delves into the heart of an antihero.

About Andrew Lyons

Andrew Lyons graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, then worked in the television industry, first on the staff of Access Hollywood and later as an associate producer at VH-1. Darkness in Him is his first novel. He lives in Los Angeles.

About Christopher Lane

Christopher Lane is an award-winning actor, director, and narrator. He has been awarded the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration several times and has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Maddy on September 11, 2015

PROTAGONIST: Jake Conason, college student SETTING: St. Louis, MO RATING: 4.0 WHY: Jake Conason is a law student in his senior year. He has everything going for him - a beautiful girlfriend, good friends, smarts, a bright future - until one evening, when drunk, he commits an indiscretion. Life changes......more

Goodreads review by Judy on July 14, 2017

This is Lyons' first book..and only one I can find. I'm drawn to authors by the characters they create. Jake is truly the perfect narcissistic sociopath ever, in the body of the all-American boy: great family, great student, headed to Harvard Law. Lyons has perfectly captured all that is lacking in......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on September 11, 2024

This was a hard book for me to get through. Very dark and violent. But it was well written. 4 stars because of the violent triggers. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.......more

Goodreads review by Marsha on October 14, 2019

One of my 10 best first mysteries read in 2003.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on September 24, 2021

Quel histoire. Après 4 chapitres, tu es dans le stress.........more

Quotes

“A pure, uncut hit of suspense.” Harlan Coben

“Christopher Lane cultivates suspense and drama against a quiet backdrop of the ordinary events of college life…Lane finds the edge that will keep you wondering what will happen next.” AudioFile

“Lyons…does a persuasive job of creating a creepy and almost charming antihero.” Booklist

“A psychologically chilling picture of a contemporary Raskolnikov.” Library Journal

“The tricky ending is biter-bit, but enigmatic enough to suggest that after the last page is turned, the bites may well go on…a creditable debut.” Kirkus Reviews

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