King Sorrow
by Joe Hill
Narrated by Ari Fliakos, Ian Shaw, Kate Mulgrew, Virginia Kull, Dominic Hoffman, Marin Ireland, Tim Sample, Kristen Ariza, Jaime Lamchick, Mike Ortego, Micky Shiloah, Kristen Sieh, Pete Simonelli, Kevin Stillwell, Peter Ganim
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Fifteen narrators, one doomed dragon-summoning scheme, and Joe Hill at his most unhinged — this is what full-cast audio was built for.
- Great if you want: dark collegiate horror with genuine ensemble character depth
- Listening experience: epic and immersive, builds dread slowly across 26 hours
- Narration: Kate Mulgrew and Marin Ireland anchor a cast that never feels crowded
- Skip if: long slow-burn setups before the horror fully lands frustrate you
About This Audiobook
Students at the prestigious Rackham College in Maine find themselves trapped in an ancient bargain that demands terrible choices. When Arthur Oakes falls victim to criminals who force him to steal rare books from the college's legendary library, his desperate friends devise an otherworldly solution involving a mysterious journal bound in human skin. Their attempt to summon supernatural aid succeeds beyond their wildest fears, binding them to King Sorrow, a creature whose protection comes at an unthinkable annual price. As the years pass, the group must grapple with the moral weight of their decision and the increasingly impossible task of selecting who will pay for their survival.
The extraordinary ensemble cast transforms Hill's chilling tale into a haunting audio experience that captures both the intimate dynamics of friendship and the cosmic horror lurking beneath. Kate Mulgrew, Ari Fliakos, and their fellow narrators each bring distinct voices to the characters, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives that enhances the story's themes of loyalty and moral compromise. The production's meticulous attention to atmosphere and pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the mounting dread as ordinary college students confront forces beyond human comprehension.