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How Bad Things Can Get

By: Darcy Coates
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
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It was supposed to be the party of the century: miles of idyllic white sand beaches, lush jungle foliage...and a dark legend nobody dreamed might be all too true.

When an online influencer and several hundred of his most loyal fans land on Prosperity Island, the plan is simple: five days of elaborate games, drinking, and suntanned fun.

A week in paradise should have been a welcome respite. The only survivor of an infamous cult, Ruth wants nothing more than to keep her head down and not draw attention. She's spent decades outrunning her blood-soaked childhood, and her identity is a closely held secret.

But then the true history of the island is revealed…along with its sinister connection to Ruth's past. As guests go missing and games turn deadly, Ruth and the rest of the attendees are forced to question whether they've really been invited to paradise...or whether something much darkerand far bloodieris waiting for them just beyond the bonfire's light.

©2025 Black Owl Books (P)2025 Black Owl Books Horror Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Game
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Engaging Storyline • Realistic Characters • Fascinating History • Original Concept • Enchanting Voices

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Extreme Body Gore Became Repetitive And Boring… the surprises were sometimes good but often telegraphed and meh.

Mr. Beast Meets Fyre Meets Terrifier

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Great change of pace for the author. Loved the characters and surprises that kept me guessing.

Couldn’t put down

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This is my 5th or 6th Darcy Coates book. first one I've listened to and I loved it. twists and turns not knowing who will live or die. the narrator was really good there were a few times I thought it was a double narrator.. well done!! love love love

another hit from Darcy

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Personally I found the narrator to be monotone and lifeless. Her impression of the festival host was particularly annoying. The story was alright, the bit about the islands history was fascinating and I wish the story had focused more on that and done something surprising and horrifying with a combination of the islands history mixed with the new inhabitants pasts. Oh well…missed opportunity i guess.

Meh

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The performance felt very very robotic, like it was being read by ai. So much so that it was hard to listen to this audiobook. And the different voices they did made the characters sound overly obnoxious. I wish it was better voiced:(

The audio performer ruined the story sadly

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