Summer of the Black Star

Retro Horrors: The Lost Decade, Book 2

By: B Humphrey

Narrated by: Khai Lannor

It’s the summer of 1984 in the sleepy town of Lakeshore Falls, where nothing ever happens—until a meteor crashes deep into the forest. Four best friends—armed with Polaroid cameras, Walkmans, and flashlights—set off to investigate. But this is no ordinary meteor. It’s an ancient artifact that warps time, reality, and memory. As reality shifts around them, they uncover strange creatures, cryptic symbols, and signs that the artifact has awakened something.

A sinister government agent urges them to leave it alone, but it’s too late. With time unraveling and their friendships fracturing, the kids must race against the encroaching darkness to reset everything before the “black star” swallows their town whole.

It’s a summer of mixtapes and nightmares, BMX bikes and creatures from beyond, where reality itself becomes the ultimate enemy.

©2024, 2025 B. Humphrey (P)2025 B. Humphrey

Awesome Retro Horror!

In the summer of 1984, four friends in the quiet town of Lakeshore Falls discover a mysterious meteor that distorts time, reality, and memory. As strange creatures emerge and a government agent warns them away, they realize the artifact has unleashed something far darker. Racing against time and unraveling friendships, they must stop the “black star” before it consumes their town.

The author, B. Humphrey once again delivers a captivating story that perfectly captures the essence of 1980s horror and pop culture. The characters are richly developed, the plot is tight with no holes, and every twist genuinely surprises. The inclusion and focus on the meteor and its role in the story adds a fresh, fascinating layer that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The narrator, Khai Lannor delivers a solid performance that draws you in right from the start. His cadence is smooth and steady, his speech clear, and each character has a distinct voice. Combined with the engaging storyline, Lannor’s delivery makes it easy to get completely lost in the experience.

It is a surreal listening experience that leaves the listener wanting more!

Dripping with nostalgia!

Loved everything about this story! Coming of age, dripping with 80s nostalgia and full of fun!