Listen up, folks! Prepare to be terrified as the undisputed master of horror, Peter Straub, unleashes a mind-bending tale that will leave you questioning reality. In this groundbreaking novel, Straub takes the genre to new, unexpected heights.
Meet Spenser Mallon, a charismatic and manipulative figure who becomes a cult leader during the groovy 1960s. With his magnetic influence, he seduces his young followers and demands their utmost devotion, even in the form of sexual favors. But when he lures his most devoted disciples into a clandestine gathering in a local meadow, chaos descends upon them. All that remains is the grisly aftermath of a dismembered body and the shattered psyches of those in attendance.
Years later, one man endeavors to unravel the mystery surrounding the tragic fate of his wife and friends. Through the process of writing a book about that fateful night, the traumatized survivors begin to confront the unspeakable horrors that have bound them together. As they delve into the depths of their shared experience, they come face-to-face with a sinister evil that has plagued them for decades.
Narrated by the talented Robertson Dean, A Dark Matter takes us on a spine-chilling journey through the lives of each member of this ill-fated group. Brace yourself for an electrifying and unpredictable tale that will captivate longtime fans of Peter Straub and win over a legion of new ones. This audiobook ticks in at 14 hours and 30 minutes, and we give it a rating of 2.5 out of 5. Get ready to lose yourself in the darkness.