The Long Goodbye

By: Kevin Millikin

Narrated by: Rick Gregory

How long can you live with your regrets? For the past 15 years, Ian has been haunted by the murder of his family. Believed by many to be the culprit, he has lived life on the run. 15 years is too long. Now, he's returned to the ruins of his childhood and the rural countryside, he once called home, to say his goodbye and get revenge against the horrific creatures that live in the field. It's time.

©2017 Kevin Millikin (P)2017 Kevin Millikin

Powerful emotions and a final twist

Something happened when Ian was still a child, and he was blamed about it. Something that has been with him since then. His only choice is going back where it all started.

This is a short story about a man who needs to face his past. The story is very well and richly told. It was easy to connect to Ian and understand his motivations. At times the emotions transmitted were very strong, and the story kept me on the edge of my seat.

There is a twist that I didn’t see coming. I personally didn’t really enjoy this turn of things, but I’m sure it will delight others.

Rick Gregory delivered a great narration, transmitting Ian’s powerful emotions, keeping my attention until the very end with a very clear speech. The only setback were a couple of noticeable audio edits, but technically the rest of the audio production was fine.

I received a copy of this book in audio format from the narrator in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't expecting vampires..

Ian has lead a self destructive life since his family was killed when he was a teen and sets out to get revenge on the ones responsible which happen to be vampires.. Mmm... Okay.. Was this a young adult title? If I were a young teen, I would have loved this but as an adult, the story was lacking depth and creativity. It was mildly entertaining for a quick story.
As for the reader.. Well, I think i detected a bit of a Wisconsin accent and I suggest he try to lose it. Other than that not too bad.
Aside from a bit of bad language, I recommend this for tween/teens.

Great short thriller

Great short thriller by Kevin Millikin! It starts out in the past when Ian's family moves into a new home. They soon find out it has a dark secret and Ian loses his family. 15 years later, Ian comes back for revenge! Great narration by Rick Gregory!

The Long Goodbye

A troubled boy and a troubled family.A horror story for a younger crowd I think.Rick Gregory was a fine arrator for this.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

Weird...

So, what started as a kids, goosebumps-type, story ended up as a gory, definitely adult story. Creepy and nostalgic, and well read.i don't know what else to say, except that it exceeded my expectations, while still managing to shock me. An excellent modern fairytale, in the sense of the grimmest of the Grimm's.