NOCTURNAL

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Science Fiction #184

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler comes a tale of murder, madness, and an unspeakable evil lurking beneath the streets of San Francisco.San Francisco homicide inspector Bryan Clauser is losing his mind. How else to explain his dreams, dreams that mirror — with impossible accuracy — gruesome murders drenching the city in blood? How else to explain the feelings these dreams provoke in him? Not disgust, not horror, but excitement.As Bryan and his longtime partner Pookie' Chang investigate the killings, they learn that things are even stranger than they initially seem. The victims are all enemies of an ostracized teenage boy, a boy gripped by the same violent, prescient dreams that haunt Bryan.When Bryan and Pookie dig deeper, they uncover disturbing details of a mysterious cult known as “Marie’s Children,” and of San Francisco’s secret history of serial killers, a history that their superiors — from the mayor to the police chief and on down — seem desperate to keep hidden. Featuring a dazzlingly plotted mystery and a terrifying descent into a nightmarish underworld -— along with some of the most incredible action scenes ever told and an explosive, gut-wrenching conclusion you won't soon forget — NOCTURNAL is a spectacular outing from one of the horror genre's brightest stars.CREDITS:Presented by Empty Set EntertainmentWritten by Scott SiglerNarrated by Phil GiganteDirected & Engineered by Corey YoungPodcast production assistance by Allie Press and Evo Terra of Simpler Media Productions (Simpler.media)For more audio fiction from Scott Sigler, please visit ScottSigler.com

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  • mmmmmmmmmit
    Great
    So good! A must listen.
  • a.e. delaney
    The Ick
    Look up the narrator. Weird choice for this story.
  • phukapplesheit
    Some good, some bad
    The story has a lot of good details, but get dumber as it goes on. But several of the characters, like Brian, are superficial and one dimensional. Not believable; annoying. Also, while the narrator does a good job, the female voices are bad, and the affectionate emotional stuff is cringy.
  • M.Lowery14
    Worth it
    Really good listen! Narrator is amazing and the book is funny, thrilling, addictive and dark.
  • KarlisaJade
    Too x rated for me
    Too much talk about erections. Made me uncomfortable and couldn’t listen at home or work. Disturbing.
  • Choolius
    Good story
    The story is good, but some of the writing is insensitive, specifically with the use of the R and N word 🙄
  • VaStarr27
    Best so far!
    Scott’s books are good but this one is the best IMO
  • Amazement2024
    Classic!
    Highly recommend! Episodes perfect length, get to enjoy the characters as they develope and the story gets darker. Totally keep my interest until the last episode! In fact I stayed up late binging as I just couldn’t stop listening!
  • Wootsy1
    ABSOLUTE CLASSIC
    Very Dark and disturbing but terribly entertaining…totally draws you in. Wonderful storyline with great character development. It had the perfect balance of horror and humor of the origin story of a complex anti-hero. The podcast is flawlessly narrated. I had to remind myself that it was one person narrating the book. Definitely one of those stories good enough to listen to again.
  • Analitics
    Great Book Great Author
    Scott Sigler delivers again!
  • jlandis
    It’s the characters
    I don’t care if you’re into horror or not. Maybe you like period true crime or historical fiction… don’t matter. These characters stick. These are memorable characters you just “know”. You can hear them. You would recognize them on the street. Solid story telling, great plot, and some wonderful characters…
  • Jay W E
    Buddy cop movie meets messed up monsters inc.
    Love this book! It really takes the buddy cop genre and takes it on a killer (pun intended!) tangent into monsters and bloody mayhem
  • Mecrjcr
    Sigler scores
    What a great story! Great characters and freaky happenings make a fun listen.
  • Nub ninja
    FDO WILL REIGN
    Ok, now that the good part is over, let’s get to the spoilers.. Just kidding. 5 star book. Worth a listen.
  • RomaLisa
    My all-time favorite Sigler story!!
    I listened to the original version waaaay back when, then the updated version, and then the original… and now I’ll spin it up again! Monsters, mayhem, anti-heroes and the Chang-Bang! What’s not to love?!?! Sincerely, Pookie Chang’s FWB for Life!! Lol!
  • Trevki
    What else could you want?
    Super powers? Dirty jokes? Hyperviolence!? Legitimately immersive audiobook.
  • mom2ELM2
    One thing you can always count on in these uncertain times…
    Is that any Scott Siglervs
  • LesserAjax
    For the FDO
    Good stuff here. You want Scott in your ears.
  • JameAJamez
    Sigler Classic
    This one is absolutely one of my favorites. It was the catalyst that launched me into the whole Siglerverse years ago. I’ve been dying for a sequel ever since.
  • Geekyrella
    The best
    I love this story
  • Gundi1
    Nocturnal
    Great to see the underworld of SF.
  • Listener in the dark
    Did Not See That Coming
    This is a great book. It as well developed characters. A good balance between mystery, action, horror, and humor, hello Pookie. But the thing I liked best about it were the unexpected plot twists and reveals that really helped put this story over the top. You may think you know what is coming but you don't. I read and listen to a lot of books and it hard to fine ones that supporise me in a good way, but Nocturnal does. I highly recommend this book.
  • Katalystik
    Wonderful!
    The streets of SF become a nightmarish landscape of monsters and murders! Beware Marie’s Children, beware the Ninja, oops, I mean the Terminator, and most of all beware the Chang-Bang
  • Jvizcarra
    Super-powered C.H.U.D. !
    Nocturnal describes itself as a buddy-cop movie mixed with Hellboy. That's a pretty good description of this latest book by Scott Sigler. The fourth of his books from Crown, this is another refreshing new story that combines hard (and complicated) science with fantastical creatures. This story is a longtime favorite of his fans, and Scott assured his followers that this new telling of the story was largely different from the original. He was right. The story has been expanded on and improved, yet remains easy to zip through, as each chapter leaves you hanging for what happens next. No matter what you may have thought of the story previously, you owe it to yourself to see how much more mature it has gotten. Nocturnal is full of great characters; the police force and its support network of medical examiners and forensic specialists, informants with the most ridiculous combination of handicaps you can think of, long time police partners, and the newest cast of offshoot mutants that only come out at night. Don't be too intimidated by the science; it gets pretty heavy in one part, but the rest of the story flows like a chocodile on a hot summer day.
  • Bk99999
    A great sci-fi/superhero/horror mashup
    A fun genre bending listen.
  • Kekies
    One of my favorites
    Of the Sigler books this one is one of my favorites. Thriller novel with an undertone of cop show antics.
  • FromThePo1nt
    Great book from Scott Sigler, now a podcast!
    Loved reading the book 10 years ago, can’t wait to get through the podcast!
  • TibbiS
    Excellent writing and wonderful audio
    Strong writing as usual. Also the narrator is so good at the voices of the character
  • Tguntop
    Great story
    Fantastic writing, Scott is one of the best authors bar none!
  • Slotmasterisaid
    So amazing!
    Never going to look at that city the same. What what an adventure. Definitely worth a listen!! Keep coming with the awesomeness!
  • Dadcomments
    Awesome story!
    Great supernatural story based in SF with creatures living under the city. A super power hero combating with the creatures to maintain the status quo between the two worlds. Sigler at his best, it’s what made him famous!
  • Maxflex💪🏻
    One of my all time favorite thrillers!
    Sigler and Phil Gigante are the two GOATS as far as I’m concerned so when these worlds collide it’s sincerely something incredible to behold. 👏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻💪🏻🔥
  • Radler
    WIld Ride
    Imaginative and unpredictable, plenty of action that kept me listening long after my commute.
  • ailisp
    Monsters and Saviors
    You want some science with your horror? This one has both in abundance. So many great characters in this one, Pookie Change, Mr. Biz Nass, Mommy. Sigler has created a great story, I can't wait for a sequel.
  • Wolfone9881
    Awesome story!
    The plot and character development really draw you in. Well worth the listen.
  • USMCmick
    Fun
    Well written and fun read!
  • Overquake
    Great audiobook
    A great audiobook from a great author. I loved it, and will listen again!
  • Joker junkie
    This story is horrifically AMAZING!
    This story is full of entertaining protagonists and cringeworthy antogonists. The amazing thing is that you don't really know which is which until the end! Sigler puts the science in his science fiction, and weaves in horror for good measure. This book ties in to many other stories in the Sigler-verse. You will want to keep listening to learn all you can about Marie's Children and the mysterious man in black!
  • Renbro02
    Very nice
    This book is great. Really great potential for a whole series!
  • Dr or Mr "J"
    A must listen
    One of the best horror and overall story teller that can keep you on the edge of your seat. Give all his books a listen or read.
  • bigg diggers
    Love this book so much
    Nocturnal is truly a genius display of what if scenarios where good meets bad but who wins and what is the mega twist? Listen and find out you will be amazed!!!!! Police Chang gang!!!!!
  • SoulmanKohl
    Amazing!
    Sigler is an amazing author! His works continue to provide me great entertainment as I complete my commute to and from work every day. His stories aren’t the only thing that’s great about his books though. His narration is some of the best you will find anywhere. Give him a listen, NOW!!!!
  • eagleapex
    The horror and the tech and the horror…
    If you’ve ever wondered what secrets are under the city streets, this story will scratch that itch until you bleed. I love this stuff. I can’t wait to listen to all the episodes again. Sigler is my favorite author.
  • EdtheHammer
    great mix of horror and action
    title says it all
  • CMorgue
    Superb blend of Street and Strange
    Scott Sigler earned his following by consistantly producing superb content. When Nocturnal first dropped I was wary because it took an unusual turn but shortly after is came around to show me the goods. New setting, new story, same hig quality storytelling. Monsters lurk among us, below us, and mostly remain unseen. Mostly...
  • MacOdis
    Inhuman Monsters Roaming San Francisco
    Scott Sigler weaves an urban horror story with modern day mutated monsters secretly roaming San Francisco. The cover up leads to the very top of the SFPD. Will two detectives discover all the truth before it’s too late?
  • Evildead lover
    Welcome to the world of Siglerism.
    Nocturnal is a fantastic journey into the unique world written by Scott Sigler. Although it plays out in present day San Francisco, he somehow is able to create a whole new world filled with lore of things that are lurking in the shadows. The more you read, the more you want to discover. Scott has given us much to explore. Welcome and enjoy the ride.
  • Alan Wolf Roark
    Fantastic
    Extremely engaging thriller/horror story. You’ll listen to this one again and again.
  • fhdkgzkgzgkhcxhdlh lhc
    Good Story
    Amazing story very entertaining
  • Steven Ort
    Awesome Story
    I found the original podcast back in 2010, I have since been hooked and have purchased every single book he puts out in the wild. My shelf is getting full…….. you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!
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