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Apocalypse Island Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Mark Edward Hall (Author, Publisher), Andrew Troth (Narrator)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,615 ratings
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A small Maine city has turned into a killing ground. Is it a serial killer, someone with a penchant for the macabre and a need to destroy?

Or is it a darker force, an ancient legend from a mysterious Island come ashore to wreak havoc upon the unsuspecting?

Amid the backdrop of Portland’s burgeoning night scene, Police Lieutenant Rick Jennings discovers that no one is safe, and that evil has many faces.

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Danny Wolf, a gifted musician with alcohol problems is witnessing brutal murder in his dreams. Someone is carving a cross on each of the young female victims before crucifying them.

Newly released from prison for a crime he did not commit, Wolf is having trouble adjusting to civilian life. He believes the dreams are a symptom of his adjustment until he discovers that they are real and that the victims are his own groupies. He soon begins to doubt his sanity. Could he be a homicidal madman?

Wolf has no memory of his early childhood but discovers that he spent his first eight years in a Catholic orphanage on a mysterious island off the coast of Maine. Is it possible that his early life and the murders are somehow connected?

Soon the killings become more bold and gruesome, as members of the church begin to die.

Enter Police Lieutenant Rick Jennings and his young assistant Laura Higgins. They discover a government conspiracy involving the Catholic Church, and a cold war CIA mind control program known as MK-Ultra where children were used as test subjects.

Danny Wolf becomes the number one suspect in the murders, but no one, not even Wolf, is prepared for what they discover on Apocalypse Island, a mind blowing secret that was supposed to stay hidden forever.

Apocalypse Island is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you guessing until the shocking conclusion.

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  1. Listening Length
    12 hours and 38 minutes
  2. Author
    Mark Edward Hall
  3. Narrator
    Andrew Troth
  4. Audible release date
    November 25, 2012
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Mark Edward Hall
  7. ASIN
    B00AMZHJRK
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 12 hours and 38 minutes
Author Mark Edward Hall
Narrator Andrew Troth
Audible.com Release Date November 25, 2012
Publisher Mark Edward Hall
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00AMZHJRK
Best Sellers Rank #426,102 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,428 in Science Fiction Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,446 in Occult Horror Fiction
#5,317 in Supernatural Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)

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Tony Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars the good Dr. got him released with certain stipulations of ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2016
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Portland, Maine. Daniel “Danny” Wolf (gifted musician, alcoholic) was out on a wilderness trail when he came upon a ½ naked bludgeoned woman with a bloody carved cross on her torso.
It was Amy Salinger (groupie).
Was it only a dream?

Danny & Siri Donovan (Danny’s GF) were in a bar having a few drinks & he got into a confrontation with Shaun Talbot which the 2 of them thought didn’t amount to much.
Detective Frank Cavanaugh came to see Danny & informed him Shaun had been murdered.
Danny of course was convicted & sent to Warren State Prison (Maine).
CO Kaleigh Jarvis (f, Prison Guard) took a motherly approach to Danny boy.
Warden Sarkey, brought Dr. Hardwick (60+, psychiatrist) into Danny’s cell to talk to him about his dreams & anger issues.

After 5 yrs. the good Dr. got him released with certain stipulations of course.
On Sparrow St. he found an apartment.
He joined up with Bad Medicine a rock band.
Danny was seeing Dr. Hardwick on regular therapy sessions.
Danny’s horrible nightly dreams were not going away.
His apartment neighbors Mr. Tripp (elderly) & Mrs. Rosenberg (elderly) were complaining.
Persephone “Seph” Wilder (f, Portland Examiner newspaper reporter) had front page headlines read there was a ½ naked dead female found in Oak Hill Cemetery tied to a tombstone with a cross on it.
Officer Myers (Jewish, Portland PD), Lieutenant Rick Jennings (Portland PD), & Detective Cavanaugh (Portland PD) had arrived at the crime scene.
The deceased was Janet Owen (Amy’s BFF, groupie).
Lieutenant Jennings did question Danny (35).
Lieutenant Jennings (Laura’s Uncle) & Detective Laura Higgins (26, Jack’s daughter) were talking it seems on paper Siri Donovan never existed.
What else did they discuss in detail.
Chief James “Red” Robeson (60+, Portland PD) was looking at all the photos of the murdered victims.

Bad Medicine was playing at the Cavern Club.
Does Bishop Patrick Byrne (Portland Catholic Archdiocese) know something?
What happened to Detective Cavanaugh?

Warning: This book is for adults only & contains extreme violent or graphic adult content or profanity &/or sexually explicit scenarios. It may be offensive to some readers.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written psychological thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great psychological thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free Amazon Digital Services LLC; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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OutlawPoet
4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Solid Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013
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When I got this book, it was a free download. I'm not sure how long this will continue, but I'll say this...it's worth paying for.

Genre-wise, the book is hard to define. Thriller and Crime with horror and SF elements may be most accurate. Fair or not, I'm always a little suspicious about 4-5 star glowing reviews on a free download of an author I've never heard of before, but I'm glad I took the plunge.

From the first page, my attention was captured. The book is graphic, yet compelling and definitely has an edge to it. Danny Wolf is a character who just lives and breathes on the (virtual) page. Tortured as he is, he's utterly compelling.

The book did fall down just a touch for me in the end (hence the four rather than five stars). It was still a solid and satisfying ending, but there's a lot of info dump - one of those moments when the villain (or villains) uses the moment to hold forth about everything that happened and why it happened. The author's skillful storytelling falters just a bit. In addition, the flawless editing suffers a few hiccups starting in Chapter 122. I think the author and his editor (his wife) lost just a little steam coming into the home stretch.

That being said, the book packs a satisfying wallop. I've already recommended it to friends and family and can see myself re-reading it in the future!
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J. Libby
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013
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I had to read this book. Its set in a city in Maine (gasp! I live in Maine!) and there's some funky stuff happening. People are dying all over town and nobody knows what's causing all the mayhem.

A series of young women are being murdered and a fresh-from-prison Danny Wolf is the best suspect. He's had relations with these women and not long after hooking up, they're found mutilated. Here's the kicker - He's seeing the aftermath of the deaths through the eyes of someone else. The police force is after him, either because they think he's guilty or they're in on the conspiracy (or both). Laura Higgins - daughter of a deceased cop - is called in to investigate the murders. She falls for Danny in the process. There's a huge supernatural element, as well. As far as plot goes, I can't tell you anymore. I don't want to blow it for readers.

Writing style is great. There's plenty of action and a ton of dialogue between characters. At a couple points there were classic villain over explanations, but those were necessary. Thought process realizations were at a minimum - a nice touch. Apocalypse Island is very much a "show, don't tell" kind of book. The characters were well-defined and Portland is represented nicely. I'd be lying if I said location didn't influence my desire to read it.

Seriously, this book is awesome. A full 5 stars - I don't give those out often. Its got the right blend of suspense, revelation, subtle hints, dialogue and asskickery
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Kymm
5.0 out of 5 stars It grabs you by the......
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2020
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hands and keeps them turning the pages. Mark has a knack for creating immersive characters and storylines turning his books into page turners that you don't want to put down.
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Kindle Customer Tricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on April 2, 2017
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could not put it down. The author gets you right in the story so you can see what is happening in your mind.
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Megan B Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved every second of this book...
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2015
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This is a fascinating read which keeps you guessing all the way to the end. There is nothing predictable about this storyline and the characters are woven together so beautifully. A definite read for those who enjoy thrillers and a bit of sci-fi/paranormal fantasy to mix things up. Truly a unique book! Please read and enjoy!
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Yun
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandioser Thriller
Reviewed in Germany on August 4, 2015
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Die Story in diesem Buch ist einfach genial. Alles entwickelt sich langsam, man kann sich richtig gut in die Charaktere einfinden und gemeinsam mit ihnen im Dunkeln tappen, während sich langsam aber sicher alles entwirrt. Eine perfide Idee, ein wahnsinniger Mörder und eine gute Prise Mystery. Ich kann es absolut empfehlen!
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Malcolm K. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars A rewarding read
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2021
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This is a well crafted and interesting novel. It leaves unknowns as unknowns which opens the door for sequels. However, he does satisfactorily tie up the inevitable loose ends of the plot. Well done!
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