The Gathering

A Novel

By: C. J. Tudor

Narrated by: Lorelei King

“Vampires are back, and C.J. Tudor’s The Gathering comes to join the fun . . . The story’s fast pace and numerous twists keep you hooked, and Tudor’s witty dialogue beautifully punctuates the narrative’s constant action.”—The New York Times Book Review

A detective investigating a grisly crime in rural Alaska finds herself caught up in the dark secrets and superstitions of a small town in this riveting novel from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man.

In a small Alaska town, a boy is found with his throat ripped out and all the blood drained from his body. The inhabitants of Deadhart haven’t seen a killing like this in twenty-five years. But they know who’s responsible: a member of the Colony, an ostracized community of vampyrs living in an old mine settlement deep in the woods.

Detective Barbara Atkins, a specialist in vampyr killings, is called in to officially determine if this is a Colony killing—and authorize a cull. Old suspicions die hard in a town like Deadhart, but Barbara isn’t so sure. Determined to find the truth, she enlists the help of a former Deadhart sheriff, Jenson Tucker, whose investigation into the previous murder almost cost him his life. Since then, Tucker has become a recluse. But he knows the Colony better than almost anyone.

As the pair delve into the town’s history, they uncover secrets darker than they could have imagined. And then another body is found. While the snow thickens and the nights grow longer, a killer stalks Deadhart, and two disparate communities circle each other for blood. Time is running out for Atkins and Tucker to find the truth: Are they hunting a bloodthirsty monster . . . or a twisted psychopath? And which is more dangerous?

Classic Vampire Tale

I really enjoyed this book!! I chose to do the audio and the narrator was phenemonal. I've listened to other books she's narrated and she's always done a great job.
I've been in my thriller/horror era lately and this book didn't disappoint. I feel like this embodies what a horror book should be like and reminded of the horror I grew up reading. I could see this as a movie playing out in my head as I listened. The author did a great job creating characters as well as a setting that kept me interesting and needing to know what was going to happen next and how it was going to end. There were a few twists tossed in that made for an even more interesting and exciting journey. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves horror or even just a classic vampire thriller.

Not a 30 Days of Night rehash.

reading the summary, I was afraid that this was going to be 30 Days of Night retold. It isn't. It is a lovely iteration of that formula that manages to stand separate from 30. The overlapping narratives, understanding of mob mentality, and parallels to real world persecutions are perfectly done. it sets up a sequel and I cannot wait for more.

Great story

Great story, Keeps you on the edge of your seat, first time with this author and will do more. Lorelei King always wonderful.

Love this spin on vampires!!

Highly recommend if you enjoy vampires, investigations, interesting lore, and a story that keeps you guessing with every new discovery! Fantastic read/listen and highly recommend!

A delightful twist on the genre

This one sucks you in and doesn’t let go. You want to know more about everything, and everyone’s back story is revealed by the end.

The plot was satisfying and the characters believable. If I had one complaint it would be that I wish there had been a bit more to the climax of the book - it felt like it was headed that way.

All in, a really fun story!