Usher of the Fallen

By: LM Kaplin

Narrated by: Derek Austin

Years after escaping the grip of a sinister cult, Rachel Miller thought she had left the past behind. But when a strange man with a faded photograph shows up asking questions, old nightmares return—visions of blood-soaked ceremonies, cryptic symbols, and an ancient presence buried deep underground.

A familiar voice whispers in the back of her mind, urging her to return to her brothers and sisters to finish the ritual they began so many years ago. Each day, Rachel’s visions grow stronger, putting her new life in jeopardy and the same question gnaws at her: is she finally losing her mind, or are these compulsions the work of something far more sinister?

Usher of the Fallen is an occult cosmic horror that erodes the boundary between nightmare and reality, where one woman’s attempt to escape her demons leads to disastrous consequences.

©2025 LM Kaplin (P)2025 LM Kaplin

One of the best cult stories in awhile.

I enjoyed this story so much. It follows multiple POVs all coming together as a cult does what cults do.

The narrator was perfect for this role and I highly recommend the audiobook!!!

Loved the premise, but

At first, I wasn't really sure about the narrator, however as I continued to listen, I did enjoy the way he spoke very clear with lots of inflection.

Let's start with the positive. I really loved the subject matter of this story- it was very kind of HP Lovecraft, with religious undertones. These are subject matters I love in a story.

BUT- unfortunately and this is just my opinion. . I feel like the author was very rushed.. maybe for time? I felt they could have dived way deeper into this whole story - and backstory. The religious aspect of it was only lightly ( very lightly) touched upon.

And again, for this type of subject matter -which is a whole world in itself... I felt the book was way too short...

Awesome, cosmic cult horror story

One thing is for sure, I will never be able to eat calamari. LM Kaplan is really showing his range with this cosmic cult, horror tale. He is an expert at creating a sense of dread.