Beyond Repair

By: Matthew Salinas

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Bill works full-time, plays by the rules, and still drowns in debt. When the final notice comes, it’s not a court summons—it’s a knock at the door after dinner. The collection agency doesn’t want money. They want blood. Flesh. Pain. And they want it now.

Lucas, the man sent to collect, never wanted this job. But in a world where the cost of living is your soul, he’ll do anything to keep his wife and daughters fed—and safe from the same fate. As Bill is dragged into a nightmarish system where debt is paid in gore and suffering, Lucas must confront the horrors he's become complicit in.

Beyond Repair is a razor-edged splatterpunk novelette drenched in violence and dread, but pulsing with heart. Beneath its crimson-soaked surface lies a chilling reflection of real-world despair: wage slavery, predatory debt, and the human cost of survival. For fans of visceral horror with a conscience—this is capitalism with the mask torn off.

©2025 Matthew Salinas (P)2026 Matthew Salinas

Quick listen

I loved this book. Reminds me of the twilight zone. Very well written and performed and keeps your attention

No compromises here

Short and to the point. This was gritty and ugly. Didn’t like our main character, but I really enjoy Joe Hempel’s narration. I think I wanted more description, so I could feel the punishment. Solid 3.5 overall. I’m interested in authors other work. Thanks to the author for this audiobook, in return with an honest review.