The Legend of Devil's Creek

By: D. C. Alexander

Narrated by: David L. White

Caution: story contains strong profanity and graphic violence

When a mutilated corpse is found bound to a tree deep in the forest of remote Aubrey Island, Washington, residents learn that the murder mirrors, in every ritualistic detail, a series of revenge killings described in a century-old local ghost story. More abductions and killings soon follow.

Justin Riddley, recently transferred to the island's small college, faces growing evidence that one of his new friends and fellow students may be the murderer. John Marshall, redemption-seeking captain of the local police force, leads the frantic murder investigation and struggles to figure out whether the killings are tied to the island's dark and violent past. Tormented by tragic wartime memories, and more convinced with each day that it is humanity's fate to destroy itself, Marshall races against both the murderer and the specter of his own mental breakdown.

As blood continues to spill, Riddley and Marshall wonder whether there may be a dark, universal force that drives evil deeds great and small, and whether the nature of one's childhood might sometimes, in the end, be all that separates the saint from the psychopath.

©2012 D.C. Alexander (P)2017 D.C. Alexander

Kept me second guessing

Pros: Overall the story for this book was fairly good and kept me second guessing. Is the killer Ridley? Chapman? Sandhurst? Boyd? Lasko? Could it be Marshall who keeps “having episodes” because of past trauma? Every time I thought I 100% knew who was the killer, an event or interaction would happen that would make me rethink what I knew which is exactly what I want in a mystery/thriller. This book is also surprisingly philosophical in an enjoyable way which I didn’t expect and was a great addition.
Cons: if you are not a fan of strong language/cursing this book may not be for you. Ridley is a truly annoying and unlikeable main character. I kept getting annoyed with all of his self pity and him constantly calling himself a loser or douchbag. There was the constant repetition of everyone “having to piss” or urinate which honestly felt like a filler in the writing and it would irritate me.

Mysterious

Excellent excellent mystery book for me.the story is well written well narrated and it keeps you guessing right to the end.I look forward to reading more by this author. Thank you

What makes evil

A coming of age mystery that keeps you guessing
A group of philosophy students get tangled up in the investigation of a copycat killer
High quality narration by David his voice was a great fit
Perfect listening for a cold rainy night highly recommended
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review

Good book

Good book but I don’t understand the ending. I will have to think about it some more. Good character development.

A horrifying and scary tale

very good book entertaining and well narrated as well excellent story telling too. Thank you