All My Darkest Impulses

House of Crows, Book 1

By: Lisa Unger

Narrated by: James Anderson Foster, Saskia Maarleveld, Frankie Corzo

What really happened to the girl who walked into the woods and vanished forever? It’s a never-forgotten mystery that clings like a shadow in a short story about dark memories and inescapable fears.

For disgraced professor Matthew Merle, the inheritance of his grandfather’s crumbling mansion is both a burden and an offer of safe haven. His childhood friend Claire, a psychiatrist, desperately needs a haven of her own after one of her patients unleashes his dark side. At turning points in their lives, it’s inevitable that they should return to the past. And to Merle House. It’s been waiting for them.

All My Darkest Impulses is part 1 of House of Crows, a four-part serial about friends with a shared history of darkness. They’ve spent their lives running, but they can no longer hide from the past. Each story can be read or listened to in a single haunted sitting.

©2021 by Lisa Unger. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

It’s good

Initially, I was listening in bed and I was so tired, I’d fall asleep and miss parts. After trying again and knowing it was short, I didn’t want to stop listening to it! Figures it was the first part and I’ll have to use a credit to hear the rest!

Gripping!

This is the thriller I've been wanting to get lost in for the longest. I wish it were one ongoing novel, but I don't mind binging a 4-part series. This first installment gave me the chills, and I'm so looking forward to what's next.

Short Story part one

Part one of a supernatural short story trilogy. With few exceptions, I am not a big fan of the genre so if you are, don't let my mediocre review stop you from listening. The characters were introduced and I am sure go into more depth in the subsequent parts of the story. The story was interesting but not enough to make me listen to part two. I usually don't like multiple narrators but they did a great job and it wasn't distracting at all.

The haunted Merle House

All My Darkest Impulses is set within Merle House. Matthew Merle grew up in Merle House. It’s a big old house with creaking floors and hidden passages. Matthew moved his wife and daughter into Merle House. After he lost his job as a professor he inherited the house from his grandfather. With limited income he hoped to fix it up and sell it for profit. Matthew is haunted by the house. When strange noises and the fog descends Matthew’s family grows concerned about the haunting staking place.
This is book one out of a four book series. This was a good start to what I’m thinking will be a dark and scary read.

Narrators:
James Anderson Foster
Saskia Maarkeveld
Frankie Corzo
I’m unfamiliar with each of these narrators. I did enjoy each performance. I listened at 2X the speed using the audible app. I downloaded the ebook and followed along.

Interesting

The story is interesting. I enjoyed the audible version of this ominous story, looking forward to Part 2.