Heklas Children, James Brogden
Heklas Children, James Brogden
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Hekla's Children

Author: James Brogden

Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged: 9 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/20/2021

Synopsis

A decade ago, teacher Nathan Brookes saw four of his students walk up a hill and vanish. Only one returned, Olivia, starved, terrified, and with no memory of where she’d been. Questioned by the police but released for lack of evidence, Nathan spent the years trying to forget.When a body is found in the same ancient woodland where they disappeared, it is first believed to be one of the missing children but is soon identified as a Bronze Age warrior, nothing more than an archaeological curiosity. Yet Nathan starts to have horrific visions of the students, alive but trapped. Then Olivia reappears, desperate that the warrior’s body be returned to the earth—for he is the only thing keeping a terrible evil at bay.

About James Brogden

James Brogden is the author of The Narrows, Tourmaline, and The Realt. His horror and fantasy stories have appeared in anthologies and periodicals ranging from the Big Issue to the British Fantasy Society Award–winning Alchemy Press. He spent many years living in Australia, but now lives in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire with his wife and two daughters.

About Matthew Lloyd Davies

Matthew Lloyd Davies is a veteran actor, director, and Audie Award–winning audiobook narrator. Highlights of his acting career include regular appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre in the West End, on international tours, and in award-winning television shows and films. He has experience in radio, a master’s degree in directing, and extensive experience in presenting at corporate events.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Krystal on November 18, 2020

This was entirely not what I was expecting, and I kinda don't know how to feel about it. The blurb sounded more like a sinister crime novel but this is way out of the box. Less crime, more ... sinister evil weird time travel monster. There's a thing, and it is evil, and it steals children from it......more

Goodreads review by Jan on February 14, 2017

Nathan Brookes is in love with Sue, who is engaged to another man. Their doomed relationship finally implodes during the supervising of students on a Duke of Edinburgh training walk and as a consequence. Nathan takes his eye off the duty-of-care ball. The four students under his care are seen walkin......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on October 20, 2021

The book is a complete hodgepodge of tones and ideas. I think it would have been better served by either choosing to focus on the material world or the Jungian spirit realm molded by the collective unconscious. But it just kind of jumps between them without any real rhym or reason. The perspective we......more

Goodreads review by Traci on May 23, 2017

Picked this up when a library patron returned it. Very odd book - almost feels like two books in one. The first part is well-written, feels like a thriller with horror elements, then it takes a very weird turn into what can best be described as fantasy of the alternate-reality type. In the last chap......more

Quotes

“The engrossing plot features steadily intensifying dread, a diverse cast of characters, and expert world building. Brogden takes readers on a fast-paced and terrifying ride as everyone tries to solve two mysteries, one modern and one ancient, but both with strong ties to a supernatural evil. This is a horror novel and a standout thriller that can hold its own against the best in either genre today.” Booklist (starred review)

“Genuinely scary, and…will keep readers enthralled. Brogden’s US debut is a wonderfully odd mix of dark Bronze Age fantasy and modern-day thriller, and it works.” Kirkus Reviews

“Exceptional.” Tim Lebbon, New York Times bestselling author

“Like an irresistible mix of Masterton, Simmons, and Gaiman, this novel marks Brogden out as a new rising star.” Paul Kane, author of Hooded Man

“A compulsive and unpredictable page-turner.” Mark Morris, British Fantasy Award–winning author

“Hekla’s Children had me in its thrall.” Steven Savile, internationally bestselling author

“A brilliant novel full of great twists and beautifully drawn characters.” Tim Lebbon, New York Times bestselling author

“Deliciously dark and twisty and filled with menace. A real pleasure to read.” Ren Warom, author of Escapology

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