Never Far: The Foundation of Boston Marks

The Chronicles of Anna Monroe and Boston Marks, Book 1

By: A. A. Dark, Alaska Angelini

Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Daniel Lewis

I wasn’t a good person. Even amnesia couldn’t erase the fact that deep inside, there was a darkness I couldn’t deny. Flashes of strangers—of violence—heighten a mystery impossible to unravel. The man I called my best friend landed an ax in my head trying to save himself. He says I’m dangerous. He may be right.

Until memories return, I don't care. There's only one person familiar to me. His sister, Lucy. She's the only thing that matters now. Where I once kept myself at a distance, this new world I've awoken to revolves solely around her. Lucy is mine. She’s always been mine. No one is going to stand in the way of that.

It is believed, the loss of one’s memory can be a fresh start. What they don’t tell you is not all beginnings are derived from good things.

*****WARNING***** This book contains EXTREMELY disturbing situations and EXCEEDS the dark genre. May contain triggers for some. Listen at your own risk!!

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Yes!

What a twisted messed up ride this book is! I loved this audiobook! I may not have listened to it in one go, but it was pretty close.

The perfect duo for this book!

I read this before the audio released but listening to it, made it so much better. I can not wait to listen to the rest of the series!!

Dark, obsessive twist on love.

I love A.A. Dark's mind. It is quite and insane, beautiful dark place to me. The way she thinks and writes is always incredible, each world is so distinctly different.

I listened to this audio when it re-released. I couldn't stop I listened to the book in one sitting. I was so intrigued and terrified for what was coming next.

I would not say this is a love story per say, maybe an obsessive, deranged story of someone's love yet also a terrifying horror story. Very easily you knew why Boston loved Lucy, she was the only person he remembered when he became conscious again after an accident or was it... Lucy always loved Boston, or the idea of him and finally she might get to have him.

This book was a roller coaster of being scared to death, and it also kept you wanting more.

The world A.A. Dark creates is terrifying, and insanely brilliant. I love her and her characters, and these insane worlds and stories she builds for her fans.

Brilliant author of dark twisted worlds, that leave us coming back for more and more.

New release of audio was great. I enjoyed it very much. The actors were amazing delivering this terrifying obsessive love entanglement to us.

**Very dark, check your trigger warnings.**

Charming Until the Memories Return

This audiobook is deeply unsettling in the best way and instantly reminded me why A.A. Dark excels at writing psychologically dark, morally corrupt characters.

Listening to the story unfold as Boston slowly regains his memories was completely gripping. The uncertainty is constant—what’s real, what’s manipulation, and who can actually be trusted. As pieces of his past resurface, the tension escalates, and the psychological control threaded throughout the story becomes increasingly disturbing. I found myself questioning every interaction and every motive right alongside Lucy.

The duet narration is where this story truly shines. Kasi Hollowell brings vulnerability and unease to Lucy’s perspective, perfectly capturing her confusion and emotional isolation. Daniel Lewis delivers a chilling performance as Boston, shifting seamlessly from calm and charming to deeply unhinged. The contrast in his tone as the story progresses is genuinely spine-tingling and made the listening experience impossible to pause.

This is an intense, dark psychological listen that held my attention from start to finish. The pacing, atmosphere, and narration work together to create a deeply immersive experience. I finished this audiobook immediately needing to know what happens next and jumped straight into book two.

⚠️ Content Warning: This audiobook contains extremely disturbing themes and exceeds typical dark romance. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Can’t wait to continue this series!

Holy smokes! This was a good quick read. This satisfied my dark obsession need that I’ve been looking for and that’s not unusual for AA Dark. The psychopath hero honestly pulled me in and I loved it. This was spicy, intriguing, fast paced and so well written with the gore involved. Loved it!

This audible was fantastic! It pulls you in and makes you want more and more. Loved every second!