Devils in the Dark

The Devil in Miss Drake's Class, Book 1

By: Marcus Damanda

Narrated by: Jessica McEvoy

"The paramedics shared a look: This one was serious."

To most of the Facebook 15, bullying Audrey Bales was just a game - until two deep cuts with a Swiss army knife changed everything forever. Audrey didn't want attention anymore. After five weeks at Fairview High School, Audrey wanted to die.

The doctors did the only thing they could with her: they put her away.

But in Fairview, Virginia, the nightmare is only beginning. The chat session had not gone unobserved. The Facebook 15 have drawn the attention of an ancient evil that lives only to punish those who would prey upon the weak.

They are the ghosts of 1,000 dead children - 1,000 suicides - and their master....

Their master likes Audrey Bales.

And as Audrey attempts to heal her mind and body, far from home, their master prepares for the justice he will unleash upon her return.

©2014 Marcus Damanda (P)2015 Marcus Damanda

A gripping and relatable tale for fans of young adult fiction and the supernatural a like

This story describes the actions and consequences of real world "devils" in the form of teenage bullies and introduces supernatural devils, who have a hand in the actions that effect the teenagers into the mix as well. No matter your age or walk of life, there is a character you will relate to in this book.

It is in fact surprisingly relatable and easy to follow even when bouncing between the points of view of several characters. The narrator of the audiobook does a great job of subtle but noticeable distinctions between character voices. This is helpful as the book can be be dialogue heavy.

Fans of young adult fiction and the supernatural a like will find this audiobook a compelling listen.

Jessica McEvoy does it again!

Jessica McEvoy brings this very relatable story to life. Her narration is a true treat. I can't wait to hear book 2.

Suspenseful story pulled from today's headlines

Would you consider the audio edition of Devils in the Dark to be better than the print version?

The audio edition is outstanding, thanks to Jessica McEvoy's wonderful performance. I'm hard pressed to say whether or not it's better than the print edition, since I've only listened to the audio.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Audrey Bales. I was sympathetic to her plight of being bullied and was caught up in the story of her recovery at the psychiatric hospital.

What about Jessica McEvoy’s performance did you like?

Jessica McEvoy has a great storytelling cadence that was easy to follow. She imbued the scenes with just the right amount of emotion really drawing me into the story and I enjoyed hearing her voice work for the various characters.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was especially moved by the scene in the psychiatric hospital where Gale has a bad episode with her bipolar disorder and must be restrained. Audrey must face the demons of her own past in order to be a good friend. I'll not spoil it by saying how the scene turned out, but it was especially well told.

Scary-You never know who is on the other side

Where does Devils in the Dark rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The best. Very well written and voiced. The story along with the audio really made the characters come to life.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

You want to see the main character get justice. Also the romantic aspect was intriguing.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene with the cheerleader in the stands. I never saw it coming.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Evil is everywhere

Any additional comments?

Cant wait for Marcus to write another book.

Devils in the Dark

“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”


A YA book about a teen girl being bullied both in person and on-line. She is pushed to attempting suicide. The bullies are about to meet justice. The girl's life will never be the same.

This book captured me from the start and never slowed. I look forward to the next book.




The narration was well done. The characters were excellently portrayed.