Dead Souls

By: J. Lincoln Fenn

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

A relentless, devil-deal horror thriller about immortal souls, from the award-winning author of the acclaimed novel Poe.

When marketing executive Fiona Dunn walks into a bar feeling defeated, she chalks a charming stranger’s claim of being the Devil up to a drunken pickup line. But a few drinks in, he offers her a wish in exchange for her immortal soul—and a mysterious “favor” to be called in later—Fiona takes the bait.

Bad idea. Now Fiona’s part of a hidden circle of “dead souls” whose reckless bargains with the devil have bound them to unspeakable acts. Each carries a business-card contract, and each lives in dread of that blank “Favor” finally being called in in.

As bodies start piling up, and favors are called in one by one, Fiona realizes that the true horror is not the deal—it’s the terrifying, inevitable price. Racing the Devil’s deadline, she must outwit the master of Hell himself…or lose more than her soul.

Dark, gripping and twist-filled, Dead Souls blends supernatural suspense, occult horror and Faustian dread in a high-stakes thriller you won’t be able to put down.

Don't get started unless you have time to listen

I usually like to listen to audio books in bed at night as I'm drifting off to sleep. This book had me hooked immediately and I had a hard time putting it down so I could sleep. Thankfully the next day was my day off so I turned it on again in the morning and listened to it straight through.

The narrator is fantastic and the story is thrilling, just enough gore to be horrifying but not so much to detract from the story itself. I could really see this being a movie if the right person ever got ahold of it. It's definitely worth the credit.

Stressed out Satan

Dead souls is a story about a 21st century marketing guru who succumbs to the demonic proposition. It is a reasonably interesting story. Much like many other books on the same subject, the difference is its MBA marketing twist. While the story is not top-notch, the narration is outstanding. If you are a fan of Julia Whelan, this is a must listen.

Unanticipatedly Average

First off, this is nowhere as enjoyable, or skillfully constructed as the author's previous work, and if you haven't read "Poe" then I heartily recommend you do so if you'd like to experience the flavor of the writer's skill at her craft... That being said, it's an ok, and only ok, read... The plot and intrigue is a bit thin... It also lacks the humorous touch I had expected from my prior reading It takes a fair bit to get going, but does pick up around 1 third or so the way through... The climax/ending left me a bit unsatisfied, and although tieing a bow on the story, did so w/o anything that gripped... Characters are pretty decent, especially the main ones... Narration is good, but at times did male voices w/a bit too much affect... I don't begrudge the credit, but wouldn't read a second book in this apparent series...

second time around

love the narrator! Julia Whelan is what makes the books come to life! loved it

Would you sell your soul to the devil for love?

Any additional comments?

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely, especially for my friends who enjoy a good paranormal novel.

This book was very well put together with characters that you felt connected to. The aspect of reality as far as the terror occurring everyday within our world was well related to the book and how regular people make deals with the devil. Interesting perspective that absolutely makes you think.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Samantha Watkins, Book 1?
I think at the beginning when she is making the deal with the devil to save her boyfriend who is dying of cancer, but it spirals out of control before her eyes.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
YES! I couldn't stop listening. Very exciting to find another series that I want to listen to the entire series.