I Say Your Name in the Dark Nights

Kagen Vale wanders a hostile world as a broken man, stripped of honor and abandoned by the gods he once served. When the former palace guard seeks refuge in a remote village, he discovers that sanctuary proves elusive for the damned. Ancient evils stalk the night, and supernatural predators serve dark masters who recognize no boundaries between the living and the dead. As terror descends upon innocent villagers, Kagen must confront whether a man cursed by divine judgment can still choose to stand against the darkness that threatens to consume everything in its path.

Ray Porter delivers a masterful performance that captures both Kagen's weary resignation and his underlying nobility. Porter's voice work distinguishes between tortured hero and menacing antagonists with subtle shifts in tone and cadence, while his pacing builds tension through quieter character moments and explosive action sequences alike. The audiobook format intensifies Maberry's blend of sword-and-sorcery adventure with horror elements, as Porter's delivery makes the supernatural threats feel immediate and visceral. At just over an hour, this standalone story provides a perfectly contained listening experience that showcases both author and narrator at their compelling best.